While both agree on access to safe abortions, they differ on whether there should be restrictions on when patients can receive an abortion
Government & Politics
Syracuse police officer accused of slapping child, pushing face near ‘soiled sheets,’ court records say
Jacob Ternosky, 33, was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Ternosky has worked for the police department since 2019.
President Joe Biden celebrates $13.6B in funding for Micron in Syracuse
The funding will help Micron build four computer memory chip plants in Clay. Micron said it will spend $100 billion on the plants.
Washington Failed to Expand the Child Tax Credit. Can Albany Get Kids Out of Poverty Instead?
One in five kids in New York live in poverty. Legislators are pushing Hochul to fulfill her promise to cut that rate in half.
Syracuse Common Council rejects ceasefire resolution; advocates vow action
Each council meeting that involved discussion of the ceasefire drew about 100 to 150 people.
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh proposes $341M budget, 2% increase in property tax rate
Walsh’s 2024-25 budget is his last that includes federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act.
‘Deficient and negligent’ care may have led to the death of infant born at Onondaga County jail, state watchdog says
A pregnant mother repeatedly told jail staff she was in labor before the birth and death of her infant at the Onondaga County jail.
‘Good cause’ again takes center stage in Albany. How would Syracuse-area representatives vote on it?
Onondaga County’s delegation to the state legislature is split on tenant protections.
‘What do you cut?’: Syracuse police chief says overtime spending not ‘feckless’
Syracuse Police Chief Joe Cecile responded to questions from city lawmakers about the department burning through its overtime budget in 8 months.
Syracuse Common Council gives go-ahead on 1st tax exemption for redevelopment of neglected Maria Regina campus
Home Leasing said the tax exemption approved by the city will help it in its attempt to get state financing and low income housing tax credits.


