Election Guide 2024
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State
Mannion, Williams engage in 3rd debate for NY-22 seat
New York State Sen. John Mannion and Rep. Brandon Williams engaged in their third and final debate for the NY-22 congressional seat on Tuesday. Read more »
Explaining New York state’s hazing laws
New York is one of 44 states with anti-hazing laws that make it illegal to force reckless physical activity during group initiations. Read more »
Syracuse sees highest rate of lead-contaminated water in decades
The National Resources Defense Council drafted a letter calling on city and state leaders to address high rates of lead-contaminated water. Read more »
NY attorney general leads TikTok lawsuit coalition
New York Attorney General Leticia James announced a coalition of around a dozen state attorneys is filing lawsuits against TikTok. Read more »
Hochul increases public security ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to employ additional public safety measures a week ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack. Read more »
Onondaga Nation reclaims 1,000 acres of ancestral land
The Onondaga Nation has reclaimed about 1,000 acres of its ancestral homeland from Honeywell International Incorporated. Read more »
Citizens urge officials to reject National Grid’s bill rise proposal
Several New Yorkers addressed state Public Service Commission members to offer their perspectives on National Grid’s proposed utility rates. Read more »
Onondaga County to redraw legislative district maps following court order
The Onondaga County Legislature will redraw its district maps by the 2025 elections, Democratic Minority Leader Christopher Ryan said. Read more »
Hochul launches Syracuse-centered $200M workforce development program
New York state has launched its ON-RAMP program, a $200 million investment into workforce development centers. Read more »
DOD awards $30 million to New York ‘Microelectronic Commons’ hub
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced a $30 million award to Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub. Read more »
Election ballot to include new amendment expanding anti-discrimination laws
Proposal Number One would amend the New York Constitution to expand the scope of the state’s anti-discrimination laws. Read more »
Schumer pushes to pass 2 bills promoting online safety for children
Senator Majority Leader Schumer spoke alongside community members promoting legislation to increase internet safety for children. Read more »
Former senior aide to Gov. Hochul charged with acting as agent for China
A former senior aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul was arrested and charged with acting as an agent for the People’s Republic of China. Read more »
False gunshot reports at NY State Fair incite panic among community fairgoers, SU students
Despite the reports proving to be unfounded, many fairgoers from Syracuse University remain emotionally affected by the incident. Read more »
2024 union rally celebrates 125th anniversary of the Greater Syracuse Labor Council
Hundreds of central New York union workers paraded through the New York State Fair as part of the Labor Day Parade and Rally. Read more »
State Senate reportedly concludes Mannion did not violate harassment policies, NYT finds
The New York State Senate has concluded its investigation of State Senator and congressional candidate John Mannion. Read more »
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 »
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 »
