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 »
The House of Representatives bill passed in November could cause the cost of higher education to rise for some. Read more »
The tax bill, which the House approved last month, would significantly lower the corporate tax rate, among other things. Read more »
The provisions affecting college students could have passed to accommodate tax cuts for other sectors. Read more »
Gender and Sexuality columnist C.C. Hendricks breaks down Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s ME TOO Act and its role in combating sexual harassment and assault. Read more »
Conservative columnist Joseph Pucciarelli discusses how Gillibrand took a bold step in condemning her fellow Democratic senator, and conservatives shouldn't be criticizing her for it. Read more »
Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson discusses Central Park’s newest statues, which are its first featuring historic women — not fictional ones. Read more »
Moderate columnist Jefferson Fenner discusses how if every other mass shooting didn’t change our minds on gun control, responding to Las Vegas in the same way won’t either. Read more »
Balter hopes to challenge Rep. John Katko, R-N.Y., in congressional elections next year. Read more »
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn urges Americans to help victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma to strengthen — and depoliticize — communities within the United States. Read more »
Anne Messenger became the first Democratic candidate to enter the 24th Congressional District race on Tuesday, facing off incumbent Rep. John Katko. Read more »
The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends Syracuse University’s Campbell Public Affairs Institute for hosting a debate between local leaders who support and oppose a proposed merger of the Syracuse and Onondaga County governments. Read more »
President Donald Trump has proposed a $5.8 billion funding cut for the NIH’s 2018 fiscal year budget. Read more »
Experts weigh in on the implications of the dozen executive orders President Donald Trump has issued in the first few weeks of his presidency. Read more »
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn explains what the loss of EPA grants could have meant for the faculty and students at SUNY-ESF. Read more »
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn recounts his experience as a participant in Saturday’s historic Women’s March on Washington. Read more »
Eric van der Vort, a doctoral candidate of political science at Syracuse University, explains why he thinks Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) should spend more time connecting with his constituents. Read more »
The government will offer income-driven repayment plans to students having trouble paying their loans. Read more »
Health administrators at Syracuse University said they haven’t yet seen an influx of interest among students on campus to get IUDs since Donald Trump's presidential election victory. Read more »
Democrats in the United States Senate have elected New York Sen. Chuck Schumer as Senate minority leader. Read more »
Katko defeated Democratic challenger Colleen Deacon in the race for the 24th district, which includes all of Onondaga County as well as all of Cayuga and Wayne counties and some of Oswego County. Read more »
Chuck Schumer pulled off an expected victory over Republican challenger Wendy Long, gaining his third re-election to the Senate. Read more »
Last-minute polls ahead of Election Day show Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as likely to win the presidency. Here's information on where to vote and where to watch the coverage of Election Day. Read more »
As Colleen Deacon enters the final week of her campaign for a seat in the House of Representatives, she has an uphill battle. But she's making it a point to make sure the constituents know their voices are heard — and win. Read more »
