New York state will end mask mandate Feb. 10, Gov. Hochul says
The governor initially announced the mandate on Dec. 10, 2021, and it went into effect three days later. Read more »
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Breaking down Gov. Kathy Hochul's record $216.3 billion state budget proposal
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state’s $216.3 billion budget proposal for the 2023 fiscal year on Tuesday, a record-high amount. Read more »
Rep. John Katko will not seek reelection to Congress in 2022
Rep. John Katko, R-Camillus, announced Friday that he would not seek reelection in 2022. Read more »
NY is considering legislation to make phone, laptop repair more affordable
The Digital Fair Repair Act — a right to repair bill — passed in the New York State Senate in June 2021, making it the first legislation of its kind to clear a state’s legislative body. Read more »
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to reintroduce federal gun trafficking legislation
Gillibrand was confident that the bill would get the bipartisan support necessary to reach the required threshold of votes this time around. Read more »
NY leaders call on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign over sexual harassment report
The investigators interviewed 179 people including complainants, current and former members of the state’s executive chamber, state troopers, state employees and others who interacted regularly with Cuomo. Read more »
Joanna Masingila to conclude tenure as dean of SU’s School of Education
Joanna Masingila will conclude her tenure as dean of SU's School of Education to take a one-year leave for research in August. Read more »
NY to launch large-scale renewable energy projects
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on April 22 that the projects will create more than 2,000 jobs and generate renewable energy. Read more »
SUNY schools will require students to be vaccinated by fall semester
More than 60% of the New York state population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Read more »
New York extends moratorium on evictions until end of August
The moratorium, which was previously extended until May 1, was initially put in place at the beginning of the pandemic. Read more »
New York businesses can open at full capacity starting May 19
Businesses may open at full capacity beginning May 19 if they can accommodate 6 feet of distance between patrons. Read more »
SU Steam Station’s complicated relationship with a Syracuse neighborhood
Throughout its nearly 100-year history, the Steam Station has made efforts to reduce its footprint in the community and give back to residents. Read more »
SU political scientists weigh in on what U.S. census results mean for New York
The U.S. Census Bureau announced the change Monday, stating that the House seat instead went to Minnesota, which also came close to losing the seat. Read more »
New York will lift curfew for bars, restaurants on May 31
The state will lift the curfew, currently set at midnight, on May 17 for outdoor dining areas and on May 31 for indoor dining areas. Read more »
Inside vaccine efforts in NY prisons: Eligibility expanded, concerns remain
New York’s incarcerated population is disproportionately Black and Latino, two groups where distrust of the vaccine is rooted in a history of medical malpractice, including experimentation. Read more »
New York will allow walk-ins at mass vaccination sites starting Thursday
Residents who come for walk-in appointments may experience slight wait times and should still bring all proof of identity and insurance information. Read more »
Sen. Chuck Schumer launches $160 billion technology initiative
Schumer announced his $160 billion piece of legislation at Syracuse University's National Veterans Resource Center. Read more »
I-81 needs change. Biden’s infrastructure plan can make it happen.
I-81, Syracuse’s monument of redlining, could finally see some long overdue alterations. Read more »
Syracuse Tech Garden begins $16 million, 46,000 square-foot expansion
The organization has struggled to meet the increasing demand from entrepreneurs and startup companies for office space in the building. Read more »
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 »
State guidelines will limit attendance at Dome graduation to 4,900
Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will be required to attend ceremonies. All ceremonies will have face mask requirements. Read more »
SU students say they feel safer after getting vaccinated
SU began administering 1,600 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine last week and will continue to obtain more doses from the state. 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 »
