Tag: andrew cuomo
Syracuse community members express skepticism at meeting on potential merger
Community members shared their concerns and worries regarding the potential merger between the city of Syracuse and Onondaga County at a town hall meeting Monday night. Read More »
Cuomo to launch initiatives to ensure safe drinking water in New York state
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to launch initiatives to ensure the safety of drinking water throughout the state of New York. Read More »
Horn: New York should pass on paid family leave bill
Business columnist Theo Horn evaluates the economic weak points of the proposed bill for paid family leave in New York state for large and smaller businesses alike. Read More »
Catch up on the week in city and state politics
Check out a brief roundup of what happened in city and state politics this week. Read More »
How Cuomo's recent executive actions will affect the LGBT community
New York state will implement a series of multifaceted actions to prevent the practice of conversion therapy, therapy which attempts a change the sexual orientation of an individual. Read More »
SU professor calls Cuomo's expanded Zika virus testing an 'overreaction'
There is little threat of the Zika virus spreading to the United States, said Falk Professor David Larsen. That's why anything beyond more research or travel warnings is an "overreaction." Read More »
Medical marijuana dispensary opens on Erie Boulevard in Syracuse
A medical marijuana dispensary has recently opened for business on Erie Boulevard in Syracuse. Read More »
Orland: Juvenile solitary confinement disproportionately affects minority groups
Liberal columnist Joanna Orland argues that the practice of solitary confinement of juveniles is a practice maintains social injustice and maintains segregation. Read More »
Amid criticism, advocates for Planned Parenthood relay simple message about women's health services
Syracuse's sole Planned Parenthood provides women with abortion services, access to various forms of contraception, STI testing and pregnancy tests, among other services. Read More »
Abandoned train station platform in Syracuse to be given $1.5 million renovation
The Department of Transportation has dedicated $1.5 million to the renovation of an abandoned train station platform in downtown Syracuse. Read More »
Horn: Investments in Syracuse’s foundations will aid the city on road to recovery
Business columnist Theo Horn considers a recent study citing the lasting effects of the recession on Syracuse, naming improving infrastructure as a solution to the problem. Read More »
Week in News: Focus groups to be held for health insurance policy, #BlackLivesMatter creator to speak at SU and more
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Catch up on the week in city and state politics
Check out the week in New York state and Syracuse politics, including a proposed government merger and a sexual assault training program. Read More »
Cuomo announces training program to prevent sexual assault on college campuses
The new program will train faculty, staff and students at SUNY schools to safely intervene before, during and after incidents of sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking. Read More »
New York state increases protections for transgender employees
It is now illegal for employers — including Syracuse University — to discriminate or harass transgender workers in the state of New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced. Read More »
Week in News: NVRC design finalists announced, SU developing drone policy and more
Here's what happened in news in the last week. Read More »
Horn: Exclusion of CUNY from New York’s $15 minimum wage is a step back for state
Business columnist Theo Horn critiques Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s initiative to raise New York’s minimum wage to $15, as the plan fails to include the City University of New York. Read More »
Syracuse may get a $500,000 grant to fight poverty
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget includes a $5 million grant for 10 cities to fight poverty, and Syracuse might get a piece of it. Read More »
Cuomo announces student loan forgiveness program for New York state
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces a new loan forgiveness program that will relieve student debt for recent college graduates living in the state. The program began accepting applications on Dec. 31. Read More »
Here's why Syracuse University won't have to change its smoke detector system following state legislation
Syracuse University had to make no changes to its smoke detector system after New York state passed legislation requiring all smoke detectors to have 10-year batteries. Read More »
Cuomo issues executive order mandating shelter for homeless individuals during freezing temperatures
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order earlier this month mandating all local governments provide shelter for homeless individuals during freezing temperatures. Read More »
Jaipuriar: New York loan forgiveness program can help humanities majors 'get on their feet' after graduation
Student Life columnist Rashika Jaipuriar discusses New York’s new loan forgiveness program and argues that the move with provide students with more financial flexibility in navigating life after college. Read More »
Law enforcement cracks down on underage drinking, fake IDs
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday that state law enforcement will crack down on underage drinking and fake ID use throughout the state. Read More »
Cuomo announces minimum wage increase for SUNY employees
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced that the minimum wage for SUNY employees, including those at SUNY-ESF, will gradually increase beginning in February. Read More »