Cuomo announces minimum wage increase for SUNY employees
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced that the minimum wage for SUNY employees, including those at SUNY-ESF, will gradually increase beginning in February. Read more »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
New York sees 60 percent decrease in alcohol-related traffic fatalities 30 years after legal drinking age change
New York state has seen a 60 percent decrease in alcohol-related traffic fatalities since former Gov. Mario Cuomo raised the state’s drinking age 30 years ago to 21, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday. Read more »
Cuomo announces increased police presence at Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood clinics across New York state will see increased security after an attack on a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood clinic left three dead and nine injured. Read more »
Cuomo announces working group to review New York state's alcohol laws
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced the creation of a working group to review New York state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control laws. Read more »
New Yorkers now able to apply for program to reduce heating costs
Low-income and elderly New Yorkers again have the chance to get help paying for heating their homes this winter through the Home Energy Assistance Program. Read more »
Sierra Club holds meeting to discuss fighting Cuomo's coal industry bailouts
Representatives from the Sierra Club spoke to a small crowd on the SUNY-ESF about combatting coal industry bailouts approved by Governor Cuomo. Read more »
SUNY-ESF to establish biomimetics laboratory at Newcomb campus
The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry plans to establish the Roosevelt Biomimetics Laboratory at its Newcomb, New York campus in the Adirondack Mountains by late 2017. Read more »
Election results to know for Onondaga County and city of Syracuse
Here are the results of several Onondaga County and city of Syracuse elections. Read more »
Cuomo signs anti-discrimination legislation aimed at protecting women
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed a series of bills that fall under the 10-point Women’s Equality Act, aimed at protecting women against discrimination. Read more »
Salman: Bringing Uber to Central New York can boost economy, create jobs
Conservative columnist Vanessa Salman considers the positive impact Uber Technologies can have on the Central New York economy. Read more »
Gutierrez: Cuomo’s ‘Capital for a Day’ initiatives will have lasting impact in Central New York
Business columnist Matthew Gutierrez discusses the possible outcomes for the city of Syracuse in light of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Capital for a Day announcements. Read more »
Cuomo signs sexual assault protection legislation
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law two new bills that are geared toward strengthening the protection of sexual assault victims as a branch of “Enough is Enough,” which works to combat sexual assault on college campuses. Read more »
Crockett: Students should lead cultural change to accept all gender identities
Gender and Sexuality columnist Elaina Crockett explains that students should be at the forefront of inspiring a cultural shift to accept the expansive spectrum of gender identity. Read more »
This week in New York state and Syracuse politics: Sept.13–20
Here's what you need to know in New York state and Syracuse political news from the last week. Read more »
Student Association must advocate for ride-hailing services
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the student benefits of bringing ride-hailing services to New York state. Read more »
Week in News: 4 people stabbed on Marshall Street, Big Sean to headline Juice Jam 2015 and more
Here's everything you need to know from the past week in news. Read more »
Cole: Secession movement highlights economic divide over fracking
Environment columnist Azor Cole breaks down the consequences of severe economic dependence on fracking. Read more »
Cuomo launches campaign to promote sexual assault prevention legislation
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo has launched a public awareness campaign to promote "Enough is Enough," a law designed to prevent sexual violence on college campuses in the state. Read more »
