New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo is looking to renew the “millionaires’ tax” for new fiscal year. If it is not renewed, all New York residents earning over $300,000 will be taxed at the same rate. Read more »
New York state has improved efficiency in testing DWI evidence, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, thanks to $8.1 million in grant money. Read more »
Onondaga Lake has seen major improvement in water quality since remediation efforts began, but some remain dissatisfied and blame corporate influence for preventing a full restoration. Read more »
New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman issued a scam alert that fake immigration agents are soliciting money from immigrants in exchange of avoiding deportation. Read more »
While serving as a co-chair of the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council, Chancellor Kent Syverud was a key player in obtaining funds from the Upstate Revitalization Initiative. That initiative gave money to a citizen group recommending a Syracuse city-Onondaga County governments merger. Read more »
A report published in Inside Higher Ed shows state appropriations for public colleges have gone up in 39 out of 50 states. Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed spending $200 million on completing the Empire State Trail, which would connect all of New York state and potentially drive more tourism to Syracuse and Onondaga County. Read more »
The citizen group Consensus has released its recommendations on Syracuse-Onondaga merger. Here’s a breakdown of what the report says. Read more »
The citizen group Consensus has released its final recommendations, urging the city of Syracuse and Onondaga County to merge their government and eliminate duplicate services. Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner is not happy with all of the recommendations. Read more »
The state assembly is expected to propose a ride-hailing bill similar to the Senate bill passed on Feb. 6. If passed, ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft will be allowed to operate in upstate New York. Read more »
The Independent Democratic Conference is a group of NYS Senate democrats who are partnered with Senate Republicans. In a bipartisan political era, members say their constituents should look at their voting record if they are concerned about allegiances. Read more »
The campaign, called “Green Light NY: Driving Together,” calls for all qualified drivers to have licenses, regardless of immigration status. Read more »
The New York State Senate on Monday passed the bill, sponsored by Sen. James Seward (R), to establish a statewide ride-hailing regulatory framework. Read more »
The state fair revitalization project continues, with different initiatives including the creation of aerial gondolas and the expansion of the fair from 12 days to 13 days. Read more »
Miner told the committee she would like to see reforms like “comprehensive” contracting oversight and a modernization of the state’s election system. Read more »
In an effort to modernize voting process, New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed a new plan allowing early voting, automatic voter registration and same-day voter registration throughout the state. Read more »
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that $50 million will be used for building an expo center while $20 million will be used for improvement works for I-690 as part of his Upstate Revitalization Initiative. Read more »
In a speech prior to Donald Trump's swearing-in on Friday, New York Sen. Chuck Schumer made pointed remarks aimed at the president but said he remains confident that Americans will prosper. Read more »
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s new plan for free public colleges has drawn heated debate among academics and not all agree it will be effective. Read more »
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo also announced plans for Saab Sensis to bring its North American defense headquarters to Onondaga County. Read more »
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 »
The Federal Highway Administration has determined the “I Love NY” signs illegal on highway. Read more »
Two options remain for replacing a portion of I-81 near Syracuse: keeping the elevated highway and modernizing it, or demolishing it and rerouting through traffic around the city. Read more »
Democrats in the United States Senate have elected New York Sen. Chuck Schumer as Senate minority leader. Read more »
