Catch up on the week in state and local politics
Take a look at what you may have missed from the week in state and local politics. Read more »
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Congressional candidate Steve Williams advocates for campaign finance reform
Williams encouraged an audience at Syracuse University to fight to repeal the decision made in the landmark campaign finance court case, Citizens United v. Federal Election Committee. Read more »
Katko proposed terrorism bills pass in House of Representatives
Two bills proposed by Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) passed in the House of Representatives and moved on to the Senate for approval last month. Read more »
Cuomo curbs deceptive business practices from energy service companies
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last month a plan to protect consumers from deceptive business practices in the retail energy service industry. Read more »
Catch up on the week in local and state politics
A brief roundup of New York state and central New York politics. Read more »
Why Syracuse University temporarily banned the on-campus use and storage of hoverboards
Syracuse University’s decision to temporarily ban the use and storage of hoverboards on campus was made jointly by the Department of Public Safety, DPS’s Fire and Life Safety staff and the Office of Residence Life staff. Read more »
New York state owes Syracuse City School District $63 million in unpaid funding
Gov. Andrew Cuomo promised to restore funding cut from the Syracuse City School District, but the district has not seen any of the money. Read more »
New York State Assembly introduces legislation to reduce student debt
The Minority Republican Caucus in the New York State Assembly has introduced a legislative agenda aimed at reducing student debt. If passed, three of the agenda’s seven bills will have a direct impact on Syracuse University. Read more »
Mahoney expresses support for merger in State of the County address
Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney expressed support for a recently proposed merger between the city of Syracuse and the county at her State of the County address on Tuesday night. Read more »
Cuomo to launch initiatives to ensure safe drinking water in New York state
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to launch initiatives to ensure the safety of drinking water throughout the state of New York. Read more »
Catch up on the week in city and state politics
Check out a brief roundup of what happened in city and state politics this week. Read more »
SU and SUNY-ESF's chapter of NYPIRG to advocate for higher education reform in Albany
The Syracuse University and State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry chapter of NYPIRG will travel to Albany on Thursday to advocate for higher education reform in the state capital. Read more »
As advocates lobby to bring Uber to Syracuse, critics express concern over safety and insurance regulations
This spring, Syracuse University Student Association President Aysha Seedat will travel to Albany to lobby in support of Uber, with the intent of bringing it and other ride-hailing services, such as Lyft, to Syracuse. Read more »
Syracuse University students to participate in weekend wellness retreat
This weekend Syracuse University students will participate in SOULscape, a two-day wellness retreat in the Adirondacks. Read more »
How Cuomo's recent executive actions will affect the LGBT community
New York state will implement a series of multifaceted actions to prevent the practice of conversion therapy, therapy which attempts a change the sexual orientation of an individual. Read more »
Officials weigh in on potential merger of Syracuse, Onondaga County
Officials discuss the possibility of a merge between the city of Syracuse and Onondaga County. Read more »
Participants reflect on benefits of entrepreneurship competition for veterans with disabilities
Participants in the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities reflect on the benefits the competition had on their individual businesses. Read more »
SUNY-ESF officer participates in training program to remove policing bias
A police officer from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry recently completed a training program used in Ferguson, Missouri, designed to prevent officers from exhibiting bias. Read more »
Week in News: Syracuse University supports sexual assault bill, buyout numbers are disclosed and more
A roundup of what happened this week in news. Read more »
Syracuse University not among 29 private institutions to receive matching grants
Syracuse University is not one of 29 private colleges and universities in New York state that will receive a total of $35.3 million in grant money that was recently announced by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Read more »
SU professor calls Cuomo's expanded Zika virus testing an 'overreaction'
There is little threat of the Zika virus spreading to the United States, said Falk Professor David Larsen. That's why anything beyond more research or travel warnings is an "overreaction." Read more »
Sen. Chuck Schumer visits Syracuse University to discuss college affordability
United States Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) visited Syracuse University on Monday afternoon to discuss a bill that tackles rising student debt. Read more »
Catch up on the week in city and state politics
This week in state and local politics, New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the benefits of a minimum raise wage and more. Read more »
SU professors win up to $50,000 in funding competition
The Center for Advanced Systems and Engineering at Syracuse University, or CASE, rewarded three SU professors seed money for their research. Read more »
