Indigenous SU students, staff react to proposed bill replacing Columbus Day
This year, State Senator Jessica Ramos and Assemblywoman Marcela Mitaynes proposed legislation that would have the holiday replace Columbus Day. Read more »
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Micron facility will bring long-term economic opportunity to CNY, SU professors say
Micron Technology announced its decision to invest up to $100 billion in a semiconductor chip manufacturing campus in Clay, N.Y., just north of Syracuse. Read more »
Micron announces $100 billion investment on building facility in central New York
Micron, the fourth-largest producer of semiconductors in the world, will construct a high-volume semiconductor memory manufacturing site, creating nearly 50,000 jobs. Read more »
Gov. Hochul announces New York will phase out gas-only vehicle sales by 2035
New York state plans to phase out sales of gas-only vehicles and transition entirely to zero-emission vehicles like electric and hybrid cars by 2035. 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 »
Rep. Liz Cheney to speak at Syracuse University on Oct. 3
Republican Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) will speak at Syracuse University Oct. 3 in the National Veterans Resource Center, hosted by The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Civic Engagement. Read more »
Onondaga County Executive proposes 11% property tax reduction
The county has only just started implementing the $1.4 billion executive budget, said Brian Ohl, an adjunct professor within Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Read more »
SU confirms 91 active self-reported COVID-19 cases
The Barnes Center at the Arch reported 91 active COVID-19 cases on Syracuse University’s campus as of Sept. 9, a university spokesperson told The Daily Orange. 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 »
NY-22 primary candidates receive endorsements from officials, groups
Following their primary victories in New York state's 22nd Congressional Cistrict, Francis Conole and Brandon Williams are gaining endorsements. Read more »
Vera House executive director steps down after outcry for hiring of known sex offender
Randi Bergman will step down from her role as co-executive director at Vera House effective immediately following news she knowingly hired a registered sex offender in 2020. Read more »
Major cat overpopulation in central New York overwhelms Syracuse shelters
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Many of the tags noting arrival dates of the cats… Read more »
Conole emphasizes reproductive rights, climate change following Democratic primary victory
Francis Conole delivered a victory speech at the Saltine Warrior Sports Pub after winning the Democratic primary for New York's 22nd Congressional District. 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 »
Economic plans for upstate, mental health among final Democratic primary debate issues
Democratic gubernatorial candidates participated in the final debate of the race for governor Thursday night, two days before early voting begins. Read more »
Republican gubernatorial candidates discuss crime, abortion in sole debate
Candidates running for governor in the New York state Republican primaries discussed gun violence, abortion care and vaccine mandates in a debate Monday. Read more »
Candidates discuss gun violence, reproductive rights in Democratic primary debate
Gov. Kathy Hochul debated Democratic gubernatorial candidates Rep. Tom Suozzi and Jumaane Williams in the second Democratic primary debate Tuesday night. 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 »
It’s imperative to keep up with current events. Here are 4 ways to do so over break
Just because the semester is over, students should not stop being informed about the world and their community. Students should take advantage of all the information accessible at their fingertips. 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 »
