New York drunk driving campaign decreases number of impaired driver cases
City, state and county police said they issued at least 15 DWI tickets combined in Onondaga County during the crackdown. Read more »
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NY data shows COVID-19 has disproportionately affected communities of color
A report found that the people most vulnerable in the COVID-19 pandemic are also those who struggle from well-established socioeconomic, institutional, health and racial inequalities. Read more »
SUNY Oneonta closes campus due to lack of testing, spike in COVID-19 cases
SUNY Oneonta began its fall semester the same day as Syracuse University, but had to send students home for the semester less than two weeks into the academic year. Read more »
Report details inconsistent procedures in NY prison during COVID-19 outbreak
The preliminary report, obtained by The Daily Orange, shows inconsistent medical procedures as the outbreak infected dozens of inmates. Read more »
New York counties prepare for mail-in voting in November election
Counties are preparing for expanded mail-in voting after legislation signed in August. Read more »
Joe Biden endorses former SU professor Dana Balter for U.S. Congress
Balter announced the endorsement on social media Wednesday. Read more »
New York reports record-low COVID-19 infection rate, stays below 1 percent
The state reported its lowest COVID-19 positive testing rate Sunday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. Read more »
New York State Fair vendors adjust to pandemic, financial uncertainty
Fair vendors are working to keep their businesses afloat, but they’re unsure the state will hold the 18-day fair in August. Read more »
New York state bans police chokeholds, makes disciplinary records public
New legislation will ban chokeholds by police officers, designate false race-based 911 calls as hate crimes and make police disciplinary records more transparent. Read more »
Gov. Cuomo aims to pass police reform agenda after George Floyd protests
The “Say Their Name” reform agenda would make police disciplinary records more transparent and would restrict police from using chokeholds during arrests. Read more »
Employers try to protect essential workers during coronavirus pandemic
Essential workers in Syracuse said working during the pandemic has caused anxiety and stress, but in many cases employers have stepped up to the plate to deliver support. Read more »
Cuomo proposes hazard pay for state health care employees
Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed federal hazard pay for New York health care employees and others workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Coronavirus death toll in New York surpasses 10,000
New York’s coronavirus death toll passed 10,000 Monday, but there are signs that the worst of the virus may be over, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. Read more »
New York expands food assistance for low-income households
New York state has seen its lowest number of patients admitted to intensive care units since the coronavirus pandemic began. Read more »
State orders schools and businesses to remain closed until April 29
New York will order that all schools and non-essential businesses remain closed until April 29, extending the governor’s previous order by nine days. Read more »
New York needs 30,000 ventilators to treat coronavirus patients
Of the 3,000 people in the state who are hospitalized from the virus, 23% need ventilators, the governor said. Read more »
State to halt collecting of medical, student debt
New York will not collect medical or student debt owed to the state until at least April 15, officials announced Tuesday. Read more »
Professors collaborate on environment and energy projects across state
The Syracuse Center of Excellence is providing $109,368 to fund eight environmental and energy technology projects involving New York academics. Read more »
Activists protest Rep. Katko’s endorsement of Trump
Local activists protested outside of Rep. John Katko's Syracuse office Tuesday after he said he would support President Donald Trump’s reelection in 2020. Read more »
Sen. Gillibrand seeks to enforce loan forgiveness
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand responded to questions from Syracuse residents about her progress on federal issues at a town hall meeting Tuesday. Read more »
New York State Bar Association approves recreational cannabis use
The Committee on Cannabis Law supports legalizing recreational cannabis use for adults, but provided a list of recommendations for any forthcoming legislation. Read more »
State budget calls for hate crime punishment, cannabis legalization
Gov. Cuomo announced spending directed toward combating hate crimes in New York in his budget proposal Tuesday. Read more »
Government shutdown affects central New York
Food stamps and Section 8 housing vouchers could be at risk if the shutdown continues. Read more »
Meet Rachel May, Syracuse’s next state senator
SU’s former sustainability coordinator, a newcomer to public office, aims to use her academic background to work across constituencies and break down election barriers for the next generation of political candidates. Read more »
