Joe Biden endorses former SU professor Dana Balter for U.S. Congress
Balter announced the endorsement on social media Wednesday. Read more »
Balter announced the endorsement on social media Wednesday. Read more »
The state reported its lowest COVID-19 positive testing rate Sunday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. Read more »
Fair vendors are working to keep their businesses afloat, but they’re unsure the state will hold the 18-day fair in August. Read more »
New legislation will ban chokeholds by police officers, designate false race-based 911 calls as hate crimes and make police disciplinary records more transparent. Read more »
The “Say Their Name” reform agenda would make police disciplinary records more transparent and would restrict police from using chokeholds during arrests. Read more »
Essential workers in Syracuse said working during the pandemic has caused anxiety and stress, but in many cases employers have stepped up to the plate to deliver support. Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed federal hazard pay for New York health care employees and others workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
New York’s coronavirus death toll passed 10,000 Monday, but there are signs that the worst of the virus may be over, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. Read more »
New York state has seen its lowest number of patients admitted to intensive care units since the coronavirus pandemic began. Read more »
New York will order that all schools and non-essential businesses remain closed until April 29, extending the governor’s previous order by nine days. Read more »
Of the 3,000 people in the state who are hospitalized from the virus, 23% need ventilators, the governor said. Read more »
New York will not collect medical or student debt owed to the state until at least April 15, officials announced Tuesday. Read more »
The Syracuse Center of Excellence is providing $109,368 to fund eight environmental and energy technology projects involving New York academics. Read more »
Local activists protested outside of Rep. John Katko's Syracuse office Tuesday after he said he would support President Donald Trump’s reelection in 2020. Read more »
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand responded to questions from Syracuse residents about her progress on federal issues at a town hall meeting Tuesday. Read more »
The Committee on Cannabis Law supports legalizing recreational cannabis use for adults, but provided a list of recommendations for any forthcoming legislation. Read more »
Gov. Cuomo announced spending directed toward combating hate crimes in New York in his budget proposal Tuesday. Read more »
Food stamps and Section 8 housing vouchers could be at risk if the shutdown continues. Read more »
SU’s former sustainability coordinator, a newcomer to public office, aims to use her academic background to work across constituencies and break down election barriers for the next generation of political candidates. Read more »
Two-time incumbent Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) received about 6 percent more votes than Balter in Tuesday’s election. Read more »
Tuesday’s midterm elections will determine whether Rep. John Katko or Dana Balter will be the congressperson for New York’s 24th Congressional district. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh’s appointment of a new police chief, SU’s Remembrance Week activities and other news stories you missed this weekend. Read more »
Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) and Dana Balter are vying for the congressional district that includes Syracuse. Read more »
Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) and his Democratic challenger Dana Balter answered questions ranging from poverty and prison reform to President Donald Trump’s rhetoric. Read more »