Tag: State
U.S. Census Bureau: New York lost more residents than any other state last year
More than 190,000 people left the state between July 2015 and July 2016. Many residents opted to escape cold winters, moving to states such as Florida, research shows. Read More »
UVM students find missed market in connecting students to employers
Majorwise, run by two University of Vermont seniors, is the first student-run company to win LaunchVT, a competition in Vermont that awards local businesses. Read More »
Niles: Cuomo’s electric car initiative sticks it to greedy, fossil fuel-guzzling corporations
Environment columnist Lydia Niles explains why Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Drive Clean Initiative can change the blueprint for electric vehicles in New York state. Read More »
Jermyn: Cuomo’s signature to ‘raise the age’ of youths tried as adults is essential to reforming the criminal justice system
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn shares his thoughts on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s signing of the “Raise the Age” bill, which prohibits the prosecution of 16- and 17-year-olds on adult charges. Read More »
Vendors from all over the East Coast come together for annual antiques show
The Salt City Winter Antiques Show will bring vendors from various East Coast locations to central New York this weekend. More than 275 dealers will gather at the Fairgrounds. Read More »
Cuomo announces plans to renovate Syracuse airport, gives I-81 update in address
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo also announced plans for Saab Sensis to bring its North American defense headquarters to Onondaga County. Read More »
Uber, and its recent arrival to Syracuse, explained
Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft began operating in upstate New York on June 29. Here’s everything you need to know about the revolutionary transportation apps. Read More »
Senate Democrats elect NY's Chuck Schumer as Senate minority leader
Democrats in the United States Senate have elected New York Sen. Chuck Schumer as Senate minority leader. Read More »
Future of Interstate 81 discussed at Syracuse open house hosted by state officials
An open-house meeting was held by New York state’s Department of Transportation to explain the latest developments in the Interstate 81 project; among them a viaduct alternative and a community grid option. Read More »
Farmers in New York state feel consequences of worst drought in over a decade
In New York state, 51 counties receiving a “natural disaster area” designation from the federal government due to the drought. Read More »
MEET AT BASILIO'S
Basilio's Italian Sausage has been serving up food to hungry customers at the New York State Fair for the last 60 years. Every year, regular customers return to feast on the secret taste test recipe that has been handed down for three generations. Read More »
3 easy ways to get yourself to The Great New York State Fair
Looking forward to the NY State Fair, but don't know how to get to the Fairgrounds? Take the bus, call a cab, or hitch a ride. Read More »
Syracuse City School District students show improved test scores, but still lag behind statewide scores
Students in third through eighth grades in the Syracuse City School District have improved their standardized test scores in both math and English, but the scores still lag behind statewide scores. Read More »
Syracuse University alumna Colleen Deacon beats SU professor Eric Kingson in Democratic congressional primary
Deacon will face incumbent Rep. John Katko (R-NY) in November. Read More »
State legislature committees pass 2 bills legalizing Uber in New York
A New York state Senate committee approved a bill on Wednesday that would legalize ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft, in Syracuse and elsewhere in New York. Read More »
Bill legalizing Uber and Lyft in New York state expected to pass
A bill to legalize ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft, in Syracuse and elsewhere in New York state is expected to pass. 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 »
Syracuse University not among 29 private institutions to receive matching grants
Syracuse University is not one of 29 private colleges and universities in New York state that will receive a total of $35.3 million in grant money that was recently announced by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. 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 »
Cuomo launches clean energy competition for college students
Students from colleges and universities in New York state can submit proposals of plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on campus and in local communities. The winners will receive $1 million to go toward implementing those plans. Read More »