Hate-based crimes in New York state reach new highs
New York state saw a 69% increase in hate crimes since 2019, the highest recorded increase in a five-year period. Read more »
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Patrick Dai sentenced to 21 months for antisemitic online threats to Cornell students
Patrick Dai, who threatened Jewish students at Cornell University, was sentenced to 21 months in prison at the Hanley Courthouse in Syracuse. Read more »
Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse collaboration wins $40 million federal ‘tech hub’ grant
The New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor Tech Hub will receive a $40 million federal grant. Read more »
3.4 magnitude earthquake felt in parts of upstate New York, Canada
Effects of a 3.4 magnitude earthquake near Lake Ontario were felt in Syracuse Friday night, marking the region's second quake this year. Read more »
Hochul designates funding for environmentally friendly transportation in central New York
The New York State Department of Transportation allocated $97.7 million to fund local environmentally-friendly transportation projects. Read more »
Former Mannion staffers allege harassment, intimidation in public letter
A group of New York State Senator John Mannion's former staff members allege he mistreated staffers in an anonymous letter. Read more »
SU Chancellor Kent Syverud to serve on NYS Dormitory Authority Board
Chancellor Kent Syverud has been appointed to the board of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York. His term will last three years. Read more »
Trump verdict elicits reactions from New York politicians
In the days following former President Donald Trump being convicted of 34 felony counts, politicians throughout New York state are divided. Read more »
John Mannion, Sarah Klee Hood to debate in Syracuse ahead of NY Democratic primary
Syracuse.com will host a debate between John Mannion and Sarah Klee Hood, both competing to be the Democratic candidate for the NY-22 seat. Read more »
Williams proposes bill to bar convicted protesters from student loan forgiveness
Rep. Brandon Williams introduced a bill last week that would bar people arrested at student protests from receiving student loan forgiveness. Read more »
Breaking down New York’s $237 billion FY2025 budget
New York state lawmakers passed Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $237 billion Fiscal Year 2025 Budget — the largest in the state’s history — Saturday. The Daily Orange broke down the key aspects of Hochul’s FY25 budget, which include housing, education, crime, health care, mental health, cannabis, infrastructure and transit and climate change. Read more »
Micron to receive over $6 billion for Clay, NY plant from federal grants
Micron Technology will receive $6.1 billion in federal grants to build a computer chip plant complex in Clay, New York — just 10 minutes from Syracuse, syracuse.com reported Wednesday night. Read more »
NY Court of Appeals hears arguments for ‘medically necessary’ abortion insurance lawsuit
New York state's highest court heard arguments Tuesday afternoon in a lawsuit that argues a state regulation violates the First Amendment. Read more »
SU Alum Mosab Abu Toha speaks at SUNY Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions launch event
Abu Toha spoke about his migration to Rafah and subsequent detainment by the IDF at SUNY BDS’ launch event on Tuesday. Read more »
Proposed state bill would centralize harmful algal bloom reporting
The data would allow the state to “administer a grant program supporting data-driven best practices" to prevent and mitigate HABs. Read more »
Hochul announces FY25 budget, largest in state history
Gov. Kathy Hochul's FY-25 budget focused on lowering crime and addressing New Yorkers' health while protecting the state's fiscal health. Read more »
The Adult Survivors Act expired Friday. Here's what to know about the New York law.
The Adult Survivors Act provided a one-year “lookback window” for survivors who were over the age of 18 at the time of abuse to sue their abusers. Read more »
Cornell student accused of antisemitic threats arraigned in Syracuse
Dai, a 21-year-old junior student at Cornell, faces federal charges for allegedly posting on the online forum Greekrank threating to kill Jewish students at Cornell. Read more »
Schumer announces Syracuse is part of regional 'Tech Hub' designation for semiconductor funding
The designation allows the region to receive federal funding for building a semiconductor workforce and supply chains in upstate New York. Read more »
New state assembly bill regulates, provides transparency surrounding generative AI
The bill aims would require online booksellers who are selling content created entirely or partially with generative AI to disclose such use before a sale. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul announces new initiatives to combat antisemitism in NY
New actions announced by Gov. Hochul include initiatives for education, discussion and services for victims of antisemitic hate incidents. Read more »
SU, SUNY ESF students attend March to End Fossil Fuels alongside community organizations
The march specifically highlighted the impact of climate change on Black and Indigenous communities who have historically borne the brunt of climate change. Read more »
NY state, SU will roll out updated COVID-19 vaccines
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the updated COVID-19 will soon be available at pharmacies and healthcare providers across the state, including at SU. Read more »
Hochul visits Onondaga Nation territory, 1st NY Gov. to do so in 50 years
Governor Kathy Hochul and Onondaga Nation leaders discussed opportunities to collaborate with the Nation on issues like education and health care. Read more »
