4 news stories you may have missed this weekend
A vacant building belonging to the Greater Syracuse Land Bank caught on fire Saturday night, and other news stories you may have missed from this weekend. Read more »
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New York state to overhaul sentencing guidelines for minors
Juveniles will be sent to family court before they will see a judge. Advocates hope the legislation will help youths’ mental health. Read more »
5 news stories you missed while preparing for Juice Jam
Stories from local and national politics you may have missed over the weekend. Read more »
Syracuse news you missed this summer
From local politics to university news, here are the biggest stories that happened over the summer. Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo expands anti-hazing law
Syracuse University’s Greek organizations have dealt with hazing violations in the past. Read more »
Harmful algae blooms could be a problem again in central New York
The blooms in Skaneateles Lake pose a potential threat to residents and animals. Read more »
Restaurant workers to rally against proposed end to tipping
Servers and other tipped workers from around New York state will rally at SUNY-ESF on Monday to protest the end of the minimum wage tip credit in the restaurant industry. Read more »
Cynthia Nixon’s authentic progressivism is what New York state needs
Liberal columnist Ryan Golden endorses Cynthia Nixon as the Democratic Party’s 2018 gubernatorial candidate. Read more »
Cynthia Nixon’s campaign highlights issues of LGBTQ representation in politics
Gender and Sexuality Columnist C.C. Hendricks discusses Christine Quinn’s criticism of Cynthia Nixon as an “unqualified lesbian” and its impact on debates about qualifications for public service. Read more »
Government scrutiny of state student loan regulations are unlikely to help borrowers, experts say
The United States Department of Education recently said some state laws do not apply to student loan servicers under federal contract. Read more »
New York is requiring schools to provide free menstrual products, but it isn’t enough
Gender and Sexuality columnist Lianza Reyes calls on New York state to mandate sex education in its schools. Read more »
New York’s early voting proposal puts democratic procedures at risk
Moderate columnist Daniel Loftus argues the cost of early voting isn’t worth the effects it has on democracy. Read more »
NY voting needs to be representative for all citizens
Our reader commends the actions of the grassroots coalition, Let NY Vote, and its commitment to ensuring fair voting legislation for New York residents. Read more »
Marc Molinaro should be the New York GOP’s pick for governor in 2018
Conservative columnist Brandon Ross argues against State Sen. John DeFrancisco’s gubernatorial run in favor of Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro. Read more »
Syracuse Common Council may support early voting bill
A resolution of support was introduced by Councilor Latoya Allen, of the 4th district, during Wednesday’s council study session. Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces funding for early voting in New York state
New York state is one of 13 states that previously did not allow early voting. Read more »
New York state is finally fighting its plastic phantom
Environment columnist Maizy Ludden applauds New York state’s decision to address its plastic bag problem and combat the effects of waste on the environment. Read more »
Snowmobiles will soon disrupt winter wonderlands in the Adirondacks
Environment columnist Maizy Ludden encourages Gov. Andrew Cuomo to further protect the Adirondack Mountains’ Boreas Ponds from motorized vehicle use. Read more »
Cuomo places presidential ambitions over state solutions with tax plan proposal
Moderate columnist James Pezzullo breaks down everything wrong with the New York governor’s proposed tax plan. Read more »
Syracuse University researchers use the Syracuse Center of Excellence to improve drone safety
The Syracuse Center of Excellence is about a mile north of Main Campus. Read more »
New York state must break the status quo and raise funding to protect its environment
Environment columnist Maizy Ludden considers whether New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s environmental protection funding is enough to keep New York afloat amid rising climate change problems. Read more »
Councilors support Mayor Ben Walsh’s ‘Syracuse Build’ project
Mayor Ben Walsh, during his “state of the city” address Wednesday night, announced a new workforce development project called “Syracuse Build.” Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh addresses fiscal crisis, economic development plans in ‘state of the city’ speech
The speech was Walsh’s second major address since his public inauguration on Jan. 6. Read more »
Syracuse-area senator launches campaign for governor
Sen. John DeFrancisco (R-DeWitt) made the announcement Tuesday in the village of Liverpool. Read more »
