Trauma research program accepts applicants for Summer 2016
Veteran and non-veteran undergraduate researchers can apply to participate in a month-long program to study posttraumatic stress symptoms. Read more »
State
Amid criticism, advocates for Planned Parenthood relay simple message about women's health services
Syracuse's sole Planned Parenthood provides women with abortion services, access to various forms of contraception, STI testing and pregnancy tests, among other services. Read more »
4 DPS shotguns have been missing since October after falling out of truck
After more than three months, four Department of Public Safety shotguns are still missing after falling out of a truck. Read more »
Katko outraises Democratic opponents in 4th quarter
Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.), the incumbent Congressman in the 2016 race, is leading in fundraising efforts for the fourth quarter in 2015 against his three Democratic challengers. Read more »
Week in News: Focus groups to be held for health insurance policy, #BlackLivesMatter creator to speak at SU and more
Get your weekly roundup of The Daily Orange news here. Read more »
Catch up on the week in city and state politics
Check out the week in New York state and Syracuse politics, including a proposed government merger and a sexual assault training program. Read more »
Cuomo announces training program to prevent sexual assault on college campuses
The new program will train faculty, staff and students at SUNY schools to safely intervene before, during and after incidents of sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking. Read more »
Mayor Stephanie Miner proposes methods to increase voter participation during testimony
During a testimony Tuesday in front of a New York State Legislature joint budget committee, Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner discussed methods to increase voter participation and criticized the "LLC loophole." Read more »
Cuomo launches clean energy competition for college students
Students from colleges and universities in New York state can submit proposals of plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on campus and in local communities. The winners will receive $1 million to go toward implementing those plans. Read more »
New York state increases protections for transgender employees
It is now illegal for employers — including Syracuse University — to discriminate or harass transgender workers in the state of New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced. 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 »
Cuomo announces student loan forgiveness program for New York state
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces a new loan forgiveness program that will relieve student debt for recent college graduates living in the state. The program began accepting applications on Dec. 31. Read more »
Here's why Syracuse University won't have to change its smoke detector system following state legislation
Syracuse University had to make no changes to its smoke detector system after New York state passed legislation requiring all smoke detectors to have 10-year batteries. Read more »
Cuomo issues executive order mandating shelter for homeless individuals during freezing temperatures
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order earlier this month mandating all local governments provide shelter for homeless individuals during freezing temperatures. Read more »
Law enforcement cracks down on underage drinking, fake IDs
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday that state law enforcement will crack down on underage drinking and fake ID use throughout the state. Read more »
New York state fast food workers are now making more money
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced minimum wage increases, which went into effect on Dec. 31. In addition to a minimum wage for all workers, specific minimums were set for fast food workers and workers who get tipped. Read more »
Year in Review: The biggest news stories of 2015
Take a look at the major news stories out of Syracuse University in 2015. Read more »
SU launches design competition for National Veterans Resource Complex
SU is taking the next steps in the creation of a national hub for veterans services. Read more »
Cuomo presents Syracuse leaders with major state funding
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo was in Syracuse on Sunday to present local leaders, including Chancellor Kent Syverud, with major state funding. Read more »
SU to take next step in veterans complex initiative as CNY wins state funding
Central New York was on the receiving end of an announcement that gives the region $500 million in funding from the state. Part of that funding will help SU create the National Veterans Resource Complex. Read more »
Cuomo to announce regional awards that may benefit SU initiative
The awards for the Regional Economic Development Council and Upstate Revitalization Initiative will be announced Thursday. Syracuse University may receive an award that could fund the proposed National Veterans Resource Complex. Read more »
President Barack Obama makes address about strategy to destroy Islamic State
President Barack Obama made an address on Sunday with plans to keep Americans safe and defeat the Islamic State. Read more »
New York state ranks 49th in US in tax code effectiveness
New York state recently ranked second-worst in tax code effectiveness in the United States, according to the State Business Tax Climate Index. Read more »
Officials call upon state to increase funding to Department of Transportation
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner teamed up with the Rebuild New York Now coalition to encourage New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York Legislature to increase spending in the New York State Department of Transportation. Read more »
