Gov. Andrew Cuomo details plan to combat workplace sexual harassment
The plan would outlaw a hiring practice prohibiting some employees from settling sexual harassment claims in court. Read more »
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Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner says she will not challenge Rep. John Katko in 2018 congressional run
Stephanie Miner has considered running for Congress, but ultimately decided not to run. Read more »
New York state breaks fake ID arrest record
One official said minors who buy fake IDs are at risk of having their identities stolen. Read more »
Here’s how New York state’s paid family leave policy could affect Syracuse University
The new policy will offer staff and graduate students up to 12 weeks off with partial pay. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh takes office on friendly terms with governor and county executive
Walsh’s cordial relationship with the governor and county executive marks a departure from the public feuding during former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner’s administration. Read more »
News briefs: What you might have missed this weekend
A Women’s March was held on the city’s North Side on Saturday, the federal government shutdown and a report revealed that New York state has paid $10 million to settle 88 cases of groping, among other things. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh reaffirms support for Interstate 81 community grid option
In his public inauguration speech earlier this month, Walsh said he would be a “consistent and passionate voice” for the grid. Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo: I-81 tunnel option will be included in state environmental impact statement
The governor on Wednesday mentioned the highway project in his State of the State address. Read more »
3 business events to watch ahead of 2018
Business columnist Daniel Strauss breaks down the three biggest stories in politics that'll affect the economy, and they're stories you should know as 2017 comes to an end. Read more »
Syracuse City School District receives $1.4 million to bolster after-school programming
The funding was awarded by New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo earlier this year. Read more »
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner urges state officials to not consider I-81 tunnel option
Miner, in a statement on Monday, said the tunnel replacement plan would not be “feasible financially.” Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs PTSD medical marijuana law
The law gives New York residents diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder access to medical marijuana. Read more »
How some New York politicians are financing their 2018 election campaigns
Rep. John Katko (R-Syracuse), Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) are all up for re-election in 2018. Here is a breakdown of the challenges they may face in their respective races. Read more »
Pilot re-entry program at PEACE, Inc. reunites families
PEACE, Inc.’s program helps families and individuals become self-sufficient, the majority of whom living under the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Read more »
Report to detail gender pay inequities across Syracuse University faculty positions
SU Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly said Wednesday that a forthcoming report highlights issues of gender pay inequity across faculty positions at SU schools and colleges. Read more »
Former Vice President Joe Biden endorses Juanita Perez Williams for mayor
Other Democratic Party leaders, including New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo, have endorsed Juanita Perez Williams in recent weeks. Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo endorses Juanita Perez Williams for Syracuse mayor
New York state Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her and Gov. Andrew Cuomo's endorsement of Democratic candidate Juanita Perez Williams for Syracuse mayor on Friday. Read more »
FIGHTING SPIRIT: Mayor Stephanie Miner reflects on her 8-year tenure, leading the city of Syracuse, fighting for the underdog
After eight years as mayor of Syracuse, Stephanie Miner is now looking toward her future teaching position at New York University. Read more »
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoes bill allowing free travel on thruway
The bill would have allowed drivers to exit the New York State Thruway for free in some parts of Syracuse. Read more »
Stephanie Miner, Syracuse’s outgoing mayor, to take job at NYU this spring
Miner recently announced she will not be running for Congress in midterm elections next year, challenging Rep. John Katko (R-Syracuse). Read more »
Banning elephant abuse in New York paves way for future animal welfare legislation
Environment columnist Allison Weis discusses Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s new legislation outlawing elephant abuse and how we can take it further by valuing all animals. Read more »
A look into the money behind the Syracuse mayoral race
Independent candidate Ben Walsh has raised more than twice the amount Democrat Juanita Perez Williams has. Read more »
Onondaga County executive Joanie Mahoney wants a ‘clean slate’ with Syracuse’s next mayor
Joanie Mahoney’s relationship with current Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner has been particularly strained. With the November mayoral election, she is hoping to reset her relationship with the city. Read more »
New York environmental agency uses fleet of drones to monitor ecosystems across state
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation used a drone to survey the Onondaga Creek last month. Read more »
