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Miner shares difficulty in dealing with state politics

During her first 10 weeks as mayor of Syracuse, Stephanie Miner has already experienced the difficulty of advocating for her city on a statewide level,… Read more »

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Taylor Street steam plant to remain under university control after court decision

A New York state appeals court denied a request by Project Orange Associates to seize Syracuse University's steam plant and pipes Friday, saying the proposed… Read more »

Pipe burst releases asbestos at steam plant

A burst pipe at one of Syracuse University's Taylor Street steam plants raised new concerns about the ongoing legal battle between SU and the Project… Read more »

University argues over ownership of local plant

In a Nov. 12 filing with the New York State Public Service Commission, Syracuse University said that Project Orange Associates' cogeneration plant, which produces steam… Read more »

SU rejects free steam proposal

Syracuse University recently refused an offer for free steam from Project Orange Associates. In a Nov. 23 letter to SU Chancellor Nancy Cantor, Project Orange… Read more »

Despite recession, SU sets to meet $1 billion campaign goal

After raking in $84 million in the last year, Syracuse University believes it is on pace to reach its goal of a $1 billion endowment… Read more »

SU steam rates still disputed

Syracuse University has been reselling steam to public institutions for up to twice the price at which the university buys it, according to court documents… Read more »

SU assumes operation of its steam plants after supply halt

Project Orange Associates stopped operating the Syracuse University steam plants Monday, leaving the university to produce its own steam for the first time since 1992… Read more »

SU receives B grade in annual sustainability review

Thanks to Zipcars, locally grown produce, and energy-saving appliances, Syracuse University received a B grade in the annual survey conducted by the Sustainable Endowments Institute.… Read more »

Plant asks for state regulation

The company that produces steam for Syracuse University, Project Orange, plans to ask the state to regulate the school's resale of that steam to its… Read more »

New bill would give drug offenders aid for college

A bill under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives would allow college students with certain drug convictions to receive financial aid. The Student Aid… Read more »