New York state could be the turning point for Lyft’s battle against Uber
Business columnist Daniel Strauss argues that Uber’s recent business implosion paves the way for Lyft to dominate upstate New York — and perhaps its massive rival. Read more »
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Thompson: New York Court of Appeals’ 1st openly gay justice is even better news in Pride Month
Gender & Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson shares why the nomination and confirmation of the first openly gay justice to the New York Court of Appeals is so groundbreaking, especially during Pride Month. Read more »
Strauss: How the Erie Canal can make an economic comeback in its 200th year
Business columnist Daniel Strauss makes a case that how even at its bicentennial, the Erie Canal is perfectly poised to help revitalize New York’s economy. Read more »
Thompson: New York colleges have an essential summer assignment: Tackling sexual assault
Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson explains why New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s latest mandate for New York colleges’ sexual assault investigations makes the grade. Read more »
Here are the top 10 news stories of 2016-17
The Daily Orange News staff selected the 10 news stories you should read this summer. Read more »
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo reaffirms New York's commitment to the Paris Agreement
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order Thursday maintaining New York’s commitment to upholding its climate and clean-energy goals. Read more »
The top opinion columns of 2017 — so far
From free college tuition to the demolition of Chuck's, 2017 has already been an eventful year. It's not over yet, but there's been plenty to talk about, so we've rounded up the best opinion columns so far. Read more »
Thompson: New York state ban on infertility treatment discrimination is a bundle of joy for LGBTQ couples
Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson commends New York state's mandate to guarantee infertility treatment for LGBTQ and unmarried couples. Read more »
Pucciarelli: Why New York’s free college tuition bill doesn’t make the grade
Conservative columnist Joseph Pucciarelli picks out the flaws in New York state’s new bill, from its cost to taxpayers to how it keeps students from leaving the state. Read more »
Central New York to receive state funding to fight heroin, opioid crisis
The state will be investing $200 million to combat the heroin and opioid epidemic in New York state. Read more »
New York to provide free legal aid to immigrants facing deportation
The project began as a pilot program in New York City, but a $10 million expansion will bring it to the rest of the state. Read more »
Some SUNY-ESF students are concerned about the effects of free college tuition
While some SUNY-ESF students are celebrating the governor’s free SUNY tuition plan, others have expressed doubt about some of its requirements and concerns about how it might affect admissions. Read more »
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo discusses central New York highlights of 2018 budget
During his speech, Cuomo discussed his initiatives to reduce taxes on the middle class, invest money in the Syracuse airport and transform the State Fair in Syracuse. Read more »
Gov. Cuomo signs legislation enacting free public college tuition program
The Excelsior Scholarship was passed earlier this week as part of the state’s fiscal year 2018 budget. Students from families making up to $125,000 attending SUNY and CUNY schools will be eligible to apply for the scholarship. Read more »
Cities RISE program to prioritize areas with high poverty rates for funding
The Cities for Responsible Investment and Strategic Enforcement program will award money to municipalities from 2017-19 to help fund housing improvement and blight elimination efforts. Read more »
Uber’s legalization in New York state was years in the making
Ride-hailing services will be authorized to operate throughout New York state in about three months. Here’s a look at how the state arrived at this point. Read more »
Tech companies should do their part and agree to Cuomo’s expanded internet marketplace tax
Business columnist Daniel Strauss explains why New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to further tax online retailers is the next logical step in a shifting consumer culture. Read more »
New York lawmakers pass extension on budget deadline amid stalled negotiations
Facing a government shutdown over a stalemate on the budget, New York state lawmakers voted on Monday to extend the deadline for passing a budget for two months. Read more »
Trump’s proposed budget cut would stress homelessness aid group in central New York
Proposed elimination of federal funding to the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness is making homeless support groups in central New York anxious. Read more »
Lawmakers question subsidies for nuclear power plants in New York
Subsidies for nuclear power plants in New York state are set to go into effect later this week, but they face opposition in court and from some lawmakers. Read more »
Internet companies and business organizations fight Cuomo’s proposed internet sales tax
A proposal in New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s budget would require major online marketplaces to collect sales tax on behalf of vendors who sell to New Yorkers through their sites. Many business organizations are fighting it. Read more »
Cuomo warns of Affordable Care Act repeal consequences
Republicans in the House of Representatives have proposed the American Health Care Act, a bill aimed to replace Obama’s Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare. Read more »
Nuclear plants must be the basis of New York’s clean energy plan until future of all renewable energy is achieved
Environment columnist Lydia Niles explains Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to subsidize three nuclear power plants in upstate New York, despite a recent study that shows the plan will cost public institutions millions of dollars. Read more »
Jewish Community Center of Syracuse receives 3rd threat this year
The center previously received two bomb threats in January. New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo released a statement Tuesday morning decrying the latest threat. Read more »
