In the proposed $277 billion state budget, New York would divert an estimated $1 billion in federal Medicaid funds that counties were to receive over the course of next year.
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Posted inLocal Artists
How Wildflowers is growing to get youth creators involved
As Wildflowers continues to bloom, it is introducing future generations to the business of vending.
Posted inGun Violence
Syracuse mural pays tribute to city’s youngest lost to gun violence
Named “A Playground in Heaven,” the artwork features Brexialee Torres-Ortiz, Kihary Blue, Dior Harris and Rashaad Walker Jr.
Posted inHousing
See how Onondaga County’s towns and villages are zoned
Syracuse has the most inclusive housing while the town of Marcellus had the least inclusive housing.
Posted inVisual Arts
SU Art Museum hosts Rina Banerjee’s sprawling exhibition ‘Take Me to the Palace of Love’
The exhibit features three installations that have appeared at previous venues but are now on site at the SU Museum.
Posted inLabor & Employment
Syracuse University graduate student union effort gains support on campus
Members of the university’s Graduate Student Organization, a legislative body representing grad students across SU’s multiple academic programs, voted Wednesday to recognize and support the unionization efforts launched by the Syracuse Graduate Employees United group earlier this month.
Posted inPolicing
‘Hot Spot’ cops killed Tyre Nichols in Memphis. Hochul wants more in New York.
The controversial units have been responsible for high-profile killings and civil rights abuses in cities nationwide. Hochul doubled their state grant funding in New York — and wants to double it again.
Posted inLabor & Employment
Liverpool Starbucks workers plan union vote
The Route 31 coffee shop would be the first location in Central New York to form a union.
Posted inEconomic Development
Syracuse wants your input on its Onondaga Lakefront revitalization plans
The Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, which includes the inner harbor, calls for community input. Here’s how to add your voice.