State law protecting workers from employer retaliation over absences goes into effect
A New York state law which protects workers from employer retaliation against absences began Tuesday to protect family and sick leave for workers. Read more »
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Gov. Kathy Hochul extends pandemic SNAP assistance, adds $234 million in funds
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s investment in additional food assistance will provide SNAP households with a supplement of at least $95 this month. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul announces $1 billion plan to revamp state mental health care
The plan does not make any changes to New York's law that requires telehealth services to be conducted by a New York-licensed provider, which means college students can't access telehealth care from an out-of-state therapist. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul presents New York state’s Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2024 FY budget is 2.4% greater than last year’s budget, focusing on safety, transportation, health, housing and education. Read more »
New York approves first CAURD licenses for sale of recreational cannabis
Housing Works became the first organization to legally sell cannabis in New York state. New York's Cannabis Control Board approved 36 CAURD licenses in November 2022, eight for nonprofit organizations and 28 for business owners who themselves have or whose relatives have a past cannabis-related conviction in NYS. Read more »
Closing Cazenovia College announces “Teach Out” transfer destinations for students
Syracuse University has not announced special transfer protocols for Cazenovia College students, despite 11 other surrounding colleges and universities announcing "Teach Out" partnerships for accepting transfers. Read more »
Kathy Hochul emphasizes legislative, economic wins at State of the State address
Hochul announced programs that will prioritize housing development, transportation, clean energy and public safety. Read more »
Cazenovia College to close before 200th anniversary amid financial issues
Cazenovia College announced it will permanently close its doors after the spring 2023 semester, citing financial issues as the main factor in the school's decision. Read more »
'We need real change, now’: Invest in Our New York Campaign kicks off
The rallies occurred in New York City, Albany and Mineola, although organizers said the issues are relevant across the state and in Syracuse. Read more »
Anthony Broadwater suing city, county amid stalled $50 million case against NYS
The complaint in Anthony Broadwater's lawsuit against the city of Syracuse and Onondaga County was unsealed on Tuesday on the heels of an affidavit mandating an answer from the defendants by Dec. 27. Read more »
Climate activists celebrate Hochul-backed crypto mining moratorium
The second part of the bill, Kelles said, enables the NYS DEC to conduct a full environmental impact assessment on the state’s ability to reach current climate goals. Read more »
After 2 days, the NY-22 election is still too close to call
Polls in September and October bounced between Conole and Williams, and now after two days, the race is still too close to call. Read more »
What to know heading into election day in Syracuse
People can request an absentee ballot to vote in the Nov. 8 elections in New York state until Oct. 24. Read more »
Here’s how New York’s third parties work
The two remaining third parties that will appear on ballots — the Working Families Party and the Conservative Party — frequently use a practice known as fusion voting, where major party candidates can have their names appear multiple times on the same ballot as different parties’ candidates. Read more »
Funding supports underrepresented, multilingual SUNY, CUNY students in mental health programs
18 SUNY and 16 CUNY schools will receive a portion of $4 million allocated to increasing diversity in the mental health field. Read more »
Over 1,000 acres of land returned to the Onondaga Nation
The agreement is part of a plan to restore and rehabilitate natural resources damaged by the release of hazardous substances, according to the statement. Read more »
SU alumna Kathy Hochul, Lee Zeldin win New York Gubernatorial primaries
Hochul is a Buffalo native and Syracuse University alumna, where she served as the vice president of the Student Association in the late 1970s. Read more »
Local, state officials outraged following overturning of Roe v. Wade
In a press conference held at Planned Parenthood’s Syracuse Health Center Friday afternoon, central New York legislators and local leaders spoke on the controversial ruling’s impact on future generations of Americans. Read more »
NYS Legislature passes gun legislation in wake of recent mass shootings
The package includes raising the minimum age to purchase a semiautomatic rifle to 21, revising red-flag laws and banning the sale of bullet-resistant body vests. Read more »
Breaking down important political dates in New York state for summer 2022
The Daily Orange compiled a list of the significant political events that are happening in New York state throughout this summer. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul appoints Rep. Antonio Delgado as lieutenant governor
Rep. Antonio Delgado, a Democrat who has represented the 19th Congressional District of New York since 2019, will become the state’s next lieutenant governor. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul announces funds for organizations to help gun violence victims
The McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center in Onondaga County will receive $670,000 in funding as a part of New York state’s Community Violence Intervention Act. Read more »
Community members share thoughts on Climate Act plan at SUNY-ESF-hosted comment session
Comments ranged from outright support for the drafted plan to proposed alternatives in order to meet the state's goal of decreasing carbon emissions by 85% below 1990 levels by 2050. Read more »
Court rules Democratic leaders gerrymandered districts, calls for postponing primaries
Gov. Kathy Hochul and top legislators are expected to appeal the ruling, and a decision could come as soon as this week. Read more »
