Tag: andrew cuomo
SU mandates COVID-19 vaccine or negative test for commencement attendees
Those who show proof of vaccination must have completed their vaccine series at least 14 days before the ceremony. Read More »
NY budget includes financial assistance for undocumented workers
The $212 billion budget deal, 10% higher than last year, seeks to rectify numerous issues posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Read More »
NY expands tax credits, lowers health insurance premiums for residents
In addition to the expansion of tax credits, the plan covers a wide variety of other measures, such as stimulus payments to individual citizens and financial support for colleges and universities. Read More »
Lawmakers continue calls for Cuomo to resign following harassment allegations
State and national lawmakers have called for Cuomo’s resignation, and some key Democrats are calling for his impeachment. Read More »
NY legalizes recreational marijuana, expunges past convictions
Cuomo and New York state lawmakers recently reached an agreement for recreational marijuana legislation, and the state Senate and Assembly both voted to approve the bill on Tuesday. Read More »
Lawmakers agree on plan to legalize recreational marijuana
The new agreement would expand the state’s existing medical marijuana program, set up a licensing and taxation system for recreational sales and establish the Office of Cannabis Management. Read More »
Students adjust to increased COVID-19 protocols amid spike in dorms
SU closed all indoor dining spaces, including Schine Student Center and campus dining halls, on Wednesday after detecting clusters of COVID-19 cases in residence halls. Read More »
Biden calls for Cuomo resignation if investigation confirms allegations
Three women, including two former aides in Cuomo’s administration, have come forward with sexual harassment allegations against the governor. Read More »
A year later: SU adjusted to COVID-19, still faces challenges
The pandemic has taken a physical toll on central New York and the university community, and forced the campus to reimagine education and the college experience. Read More »
It’s too soon to return to the Carrier Dome
Even with enhanced COVID protocol, SU should not allow fans back into the Dome. Read More »
The plan for fans to return to the Carrier Dome is a 'complete failure'
Our reader states that his hopes were set too high in expecting SU to allow fans into the Dome this semester. Read More »
‘Reliving history’: Residents fear I-81 project could displace communities
If the I-81 viaduct is removed, the land leftover could lead to gentrification and displacement for families whose homes were already destroyed when the highway was built. Read More »
When it comes to COVID-19, SU can only do so much. Students must step up.
In only three weeks of being back on campus, there have been 100 positive COVID tests. It’s time for students to be smarter and safer. Read More »
New guidelines say SU will go on 'pause' after 880 COVID-19 cases in 14 days
Colleges and universities are required to move all classes online and limit on-campus activities if the campus’ positivity rate exceeds 5%. Read More »
Cuomo may have acted in the best interest of New Yorkers by withholding data
New Yorkers should consider the fact that Gov. Cuomo’s handling of COVID data actually was in their best interest. Read More »
SU officials, experts hope Biden will reverse Trump-era Title IX policies
Last May, then-Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos finalized several changes to Title IX, a law passed in 1972 that prohibits sex discrimination in schools that receive federal funding. Read More »
Fans may return to the Carrier Dome starting Feb. 23
Stadiums can reopen at 10% capacity, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday. Read More »
Cuomo stopped punishing recreational marijuana users. So should you.
While many New Yorkers have their doubts about the addicting effects of legalized marijuana, in reality the safest decision is to legalize the drug. Read More »
Gov. Cuomo tackles COVID-19 vaccine distribution, economic revival in address
Cuomo announced the launch of the state’s Public Health Core, a joint effort by Cornell University and Northwell Hospital to educate and vaccinate residents. Read More »
New York anti-eviction halts most evictions for at least 60 days
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Act of 2020 during a remote meeting with state lawmakers Monday. Read More »
SU limits gatherings as Cuomo names parts of Onondaga County ‘orange zones'
The areas in the orange zone include the city of Syracuse, as well as Solvay, DeWitt and Lyncourt. Read More »
County will expand testing capacity, ensure care to hospital patients
As of Monday, County Executive Ryan McMahon reported 74 hospitalizations within the county and six patients in critical condition. Read More »
Syracuse resident Howie Hawkins is running for president. Winning isn't the goal.
Howie Hawkins, presidential nominee for the Green Party, which he co-founded, currently lives in Syracuse. Read More »
SU will create its own coronavirus saliva testing laboratory
Under the new plan, the university would continue to partner with Upstate Medical University for testing while also maintaining its own saliva testing facilities. Read More »