The city and university have fought for four years over the city’s attempt to revoke a small percentage of SU’s student center’s tax exemption.
Government & Politics
Posted inCNY Decides 2026
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s case for re-election is intrinsically tied to Micron and housing, local leaders say
While Hochul is not facing a primary challenge, she is gearing up for Republican opponent Bruce Blakeman after the tightest gubernatorial election in nearly 30 years.
Posted inImmigration
Josue hoped an asylum hearing could free him. Then it was canceled.
Josue Alvarado fled Ecuador with his family. A new asylum trend is making it harder for him to stay in the U.S.
Posted inOnondaga County
Dem legislators approve term limits, ability appoint legislators but need approval from the county executive and voters
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon panned process of the legislature’s move to limit how many terms he can serve.
Posted inNews
Onondaga County lawmaker proposes buffer zone for protests outside houses of worship; civil liberties expert calls it ‘flatly unconstitutional’
Republican legislator Tim Burtis’ effort to create safe spaces outside places of worship met skepticism from Democratic legislators — and the promise of a lawsuit from a First Amendment expert.
Posted inNews
Democrats flipped control of the Onondaga County Legislature in 2025. Will they keep it?
Voter registration trends and even-year elections may benefit Democrats. But they have just 10 months to convince voters they deserve four more years.
Posted inSyracuse Housing Authority
Syracuse Housing Authority board elects new vice chair; Simmons resolute as Owens’ appointees take majority
Rickey Brown, a close ally of Mayor Sharon Owens, was voted in as the vice chair of the board of commissioners at Syracuse Housing Authority on Thursday.
Posted inSyracuse Housing Authority
Mayor set to appoint key ally to Syracuse Housing Authority board
Mayor Sharon Owens is set to appoint Monica Williams to serve as a board commissioner. Williams replaces longtime board member Christopher Montgomery.
Posted inSyracuse Housing Authority
Another key member of Syracuse Housing Authority board steps down
SHA Vice Chair Christopher Montgomery leaving SHA’s board paves the way for Mayor Sharon Owens to appoint another board member — who could make good on her calls to oust Bill Simmons.
Posted inImmigration
Albany reins in police collaboration with ICE but doesn’t ban informal cooperation
The legislation comes after months of haggling over how best to protect New Yorkers from President Trump’s immigration crackdown.