Tag: andrew cuomo
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, officials announce Syracuse Chiefs sale to New York Mets
If approved, the transaction would move the Chiefs under the Mets’ complete ownership. Read More »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches $2.5 million competition to reimagine New York canal system
The competition, overseen by the New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corporation, aims to boost tourism and economic prosperity across the state. Read More »
Less than half of NYS colleges, universities are fully compliant with sexual assault laws
A report from the New York State Office of Campus Safety found that less than half of the state’s colleges and universities are compliant with the “Enough is Enough” law on sexual assault. Read More »
First phase of Syracuse Hancock International Airport renovations begins
Syracuse Hancock International Airport closed the roadway in front of the passenger terminal for the first phase of a $45 million project. Read More »
Minority women must be acknowledged when working toward wage equality
: Gender & Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson reacts to new data revealing that New York state has the smallest gender wage gap. Read More »
The controversy surrounding the replacement plans for Interstate 81, explained
Take a look at the issues surrounding I-81’s construction and the current plans to replace the aging highway. Read More »
Consensus to push for 2018 merger referendum following shared services plan approval
The citizen group released its recommendation on government service consolidation in February. Read More »
Officials approve Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney’s shared services plan
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s County-Wide Shared Services Initiative, announced earlier this year, aims to reduce property taxes and lower costs of local government. Read More »
Public disputes procedure at county merger hearing
At a hearing to discuss the city-county shared services plan, the proposal's approval process was criticized by audience members. Read More »
Consensus co-founder: Government merger referendum will not be held this November
Cornelius Murphy, a co-founder of Consensus, said Consensus will wait to address the government consolidation issue until the new shared services panel votes on Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney’s shared services plan. Read More »
The destruction of Confederate statues is a blow to American history
Moderate Columnist Jefferson explains why the removal of Confederate statues is necessary but destroying them is not. Read More »
Two-thirds of private universities opt out of New York state tuition aid program
Syracuse University was one of 66 colleges and universities in New York that opted out of the tuition assistance program, but officials expressed they would reevaluate it in the future. Read More »
Only 7 percent of SUNY-ESF students are estimated to qualify for the Excelsior Scholarship
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “free tuition” plan applies to only 7 percent of the SUNY-ESF student body. Ben Taylor, Undergraduate Student Association president, said the scholarship has “not influenced SUNY-ESF students in a significant way.” Read More »
Syracuse mayoral candidates discuss platforms at public forum
Six candidates remain in the 2017 Syracuse mayoral race. They met Tuesday night to discuss policing, the Syracuse-Onondaga County merger proposal and vacant housing. Read More »
Why DACA's repeal demands unity from Syracuse University
Liberal Columnist Kyle Smith underscores the effects of terminating DACA and how Chancellor Kent Syverud plans to support Syracuse University students despite it. Read More »
How renewable energy can power the future of New York state
Business columnist Daniel Strauss details New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to save the planet, starting with Syracuse. Read More »
Confederate monuments are being removed across New York state after the Charlottesville violence
While many protest the existence of Confederate monuments in New York, some believe it’s honoring the past Read More »
Charlottesville shows us how much student protests matter
Student Life columnist Joanna Orland highlights the value of speaking out and explains why students shouldn’t be ridiculed for their views on activism. Read More »
Your guide to getting to the Great New York State Fair
Getting to the Great New York State Fair has been made easier with additional transportation services issued by New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Read More »
Joanie Mahoney proposes city-county merger to save money as part of state-wide initiative
Under obligation by New York state’s County-Wide Shared Service Initiative, Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney is developing a savings plan that includes a potential government merger between the city of Syracuse and Onondaga County. Read More »
Politics aside, Trump’s transgender military ban is simply un-American
Gender & Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson breaks down how politicians on both sides of the aisle are reacting to Trump’s transgender military ban, and it isn’t pretty. Read More »
Thompson: 'Revenge porn' is 21st-century abuse. Here’s how New York is fighting it.
Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson discusses how an onslaught of online revenge porn, like Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna’s scandal, is a sign of how technology is changing domestic abuse. Read More »
Thompson: New York may have banned child marriage, but much of the U.S. is still stuck in the past
Gender & Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson recognizes that New York’s ban on child marriage is a step forward, but argues that most of the United States is still turning a blind eye to the practice. Read More »
New York state could be the turning point for Lyft’s battle against Uber
Business columnist Daniel Strauss argues that Uber’s recent business implosion paves the way for Lyft to dominate upstate New York — and perhaps its massive rival. Read More »