Tag: Stephanie Miner
Horn: Onondaga County should steer clear of any tax breaks for Destiny USA
Business columnist Theo Horn denounces Destiny USA’s attempt at tax exemptions for an upcoming hotel due to the rocky history of the company’s dealings with the city. Read More »
Company that owns Destiny USA reveals plans for cheaper hotel than original proposal
The company that owns Destiny USA has announced their updated plans to build a smaller, cheaper hotel across from the mall in Syracuse. Original plans for this hotel were made in 2014, but the new plans have cut the budget costs nearly in half. Read More »
SU senior discusses proposal to install police cameras on campus at SA meeting
The student's goal is to install 45 cameras around the intersections that surround apartments off-campus that are mostly inhabited by students Read More »
Judge throws out lawsuit against Miner administration over computer policy
The Syracuse Common Council sued the Miner administration for a violation of separation of powers. But Supreme Court Justice Hugh Gilbert dismissed the case because separation of powers does not exist in municipal government. Read More »
Few updates given on future of the Carrier Dome at framework update session
Syracuse University's Campus Framework was discussed during an update session on Wednesday in Goldstein Auditorium. Read More »
New York state owes Syracuse City School District $63 million in unpaid funding
Gov. Andrew Cuomo promised to restore funding cut from the Syracuse City School District, but the district has not seen any of the money. Read More »
Mahoney expresses support for merger in State of the County address
Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney expressed support for a recently proposed merger between the city of Syracuse and the county at her State of the County address on Tuesday night. Read More »
Catch up on the week in city and state politics
Check out a brief roundup of what happened in city and state politics this week. Read More »
As advocates lobby to bring Uber to Syracuse, critics express concern over safety and insurance regulations
This spring, Syracuse University Student Association President Aysha Seedat will travel to Albany to lobby in support of Uber, with the intent of bringing it and other ride-hailing services, such as Lyft, to Syracuse. Read More »
Syracuse officials discuss crackdown on gang members following homicides
Mayor Stephanie Miner and Syracuse Police Department Chief Frank Fowler were among those in attendance at a press conference Thursday, where the crackdown on 27 members of the 110 Gang was announced following the latest Syracuse TRUCE initiative. Read More »
Katko outraises Democratic opponents in 4th quarter
Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.), the incumbent Congressman in the 2016 race, is leading in fundraising efforts for the fourth quarter in 2015 against his three Democratic challengers. Read More »
Horn: Investments in Syracuse’s foundations will aid the city on road to recovery
Business columnist Theo Horn considers a recent study citing the lasting effects of the recession on Syracuse, naming improving infrastructure as a solution to the problem. Read More »
Catch up on the week in city and state politics
Check out the week in New York state and Syracuse politics, including a proposed government merger and a sexual assault training program. Read More »
News to watch out for this weekend
Stay informed this weekend and keep an eye out on these events. Read More »
Mayor Stephanie Miner proposes methods to increase voter participation during testimony
During a testimony Tuesday in front of a New York State Legislature joint budget committee, Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner discussed methods to increase voter participation and criticized the "LLC loophole." Read More »
Catch up on the week in city and state politics
Check out a brief roundup of what happened in city and state politics this week. Read More »
Syracuse may get a $500,000 grant to fight poverty
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget includes a $5 million grant for 10 cities to fight poverty, and Syracuse might get a piece of it. Read More »
Cuomo issues executive order mandating shelter for homeless individuals during freezing temperatures
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order earlier this month mandating all local governments provide shelter for homeless individuals during freezing temperatures. Read More »
Officials call upon state to increase funding to Department of Transportation
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner teamed up with the Rebuild New York Now coalition to encourage New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York Legislature to increase spending in the New York State Department of Transportation. Read More »
Chinese government officials participate in Maxwell training program
Officials from Shenzhen recently received training on how to improve the rule of law in the city. Read More »
Syracuse among U.S. cities to end veteran homelessness
The city of Syracuse has successfully eradicated veteran homelessness in accordance with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' End Veteran Homelessness Initiative. Read More »
Joanie Mahoney elected for third term as Onondaga County executive
Syracuse University alumna, Joanie Mahoney, was elected for her third term as Onondaga County executive on Tuesday, defeating her Democratic opponent Toby Shelley. Read More »
Syracuse Common Council supports minimum wage increase for city
The Syracuse Common Council introduced a resolution last week supporting Mayor Stephanie Miner’s push to raise the minimum wage for city employees to $15 per hour. Read More »
Leaders celebrate completion of Connective Corridor road construction
Local, state and federal leaders celebrated the completion of the second phase of Connective Corridor construction Wednesday morning in downtown Syracuse. Read More »