This year's New York State Fair breaks attendance records
Over 1 million people attended the State Fair this year, the largest amount since 2011. Read more »
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State Fair celebrates 175 years with $50 million in improvements
Catch up with The Great New York State Fair's rich 175-year history and learn about the new improvements implemented by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Read more »
SU Chancellor Kent Syverud steps down as co-chair of Central New York Regional Economic Development Council
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud has announced he is concluding his service with the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) after two years. Read more »
Explaining the 2016 presidential and New York state elections
The candidates of the U.S. presidential, Senate and House races, their ties to Syracuse and a brief summary on where they stand on the issues, explained. Read more »
Syracuse University selects SHoP Architects to design National Veterans Resource Complex
Syracuse University has selected SHoP Architects to design the National Veterans Resource Complex. Read more »
State legislature committees pass 2 bills legalizing Uber in New York
A New York state Senate committee approved a bill on Wednesday that would legalize ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft, in Syracuse and elsewhere in New York. Read more »
Bill legalizing Uber and Lyft in New York state expected to pass
A bill to legalize ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft, in Syracuse and elsewhere in New York state is expected to pass. Read more »
Catch up on the week in local and state politics
Subpoenas were served to associates of New York City mayor Bill de Blasio and New York State began its search for a new State Police superintendent Read more »
How sexual assault on college campuses is reported differently at Syracuse University versus public institutions
Even after Syracuse University adopted in 2015 sexual assault prevention legislation that required it to make changes to its sexual assault policy, it is still unclear as to how many reports of sexual assault have been made by SU students due to the university's status as a private institution. Read more »
Partisan minimum wage fight plays out in Syracuse
The New York State Assembly approved the state budget at the beginning of April, but even though it passed both houses, Republicans were strongly opposed to a measure raising the minimum wage. Read more »
Ask the Experts: SU professor discusses how New York and California's minimum wage hike will impact the economy
Flores-Lagunes guesses that the minimum wage increase will have little impact on the economies of New York and California. Read more »
Catch up on the week in state and local politics
The 2015 lobbying report was released and John Kasich announced he was coming to Syracuse. Read more »
Executive orders should be commended in light of discriminatory laws
The D.O. Editorial Board commends New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his non-essential state travel ban to Mississippi. Read more »
Hamlin: New York budget deal's lack of transparency aids political efficiency
Conservative columnist Brian Hamlin suggests that New York's “three men in a room” tactic allows much needed efficiency when it comes to the state budget deal. Read more »
Horn: New York state should have folded on new casino project
Business columnist Theo Horn discusses potential problems that may come with the arrival of a new casino to the central New York region. Read more »
Catch up on the week in state and local politics
Take a look at what you missed this week in New York state and Syracuse politics. Read more »
Hillary Clinton emphasizes economic, debt-free college plans on Syracuse campaign stop
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a presidential campaign stop in Syracuse on Friday ahead of the New York primary on April 19. Read more »
News Briefs: Mayor Stephanie Miner asks airlines to expand capacity before Final Four, TEDxSU tickets go on sale
Catch up on the week's biggest news: a College of Law report on sexual crimes committed during the Syrian Civil War, Cuomo's travel ban and more. Read more »
Catch up on the week in local and state politics
See what you missed this week in New York state and local politics. Read more »
Syracuse University Health Services switches to electronic prescriptions to comply with federal and state laws
Electronic prescription regulations, which Syracuse University Health Services is required to abide by, aim to decrease prescription drug abuse, but may have led to an increase in heroin usage. Read more »
New York state sees surge in online voter registration
Between March 10 and March 20, more than 40,883 people registered to vote through New York state's online voter registration system. Read more »
Cuomo launches solar energy campaigns throughout New York state
Onondaga County is among five counties in central New York state where campaigns to encourage homes, businesses and local communities to install solar energy are currently underway. 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 »
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 »
