Cuomo warns of Affordable Care Act repeal consequences
Republicans in the House of Representatives have proposed the American Health Care Act, a bill aimed to replace Obama’s Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare. Read more »
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New York experienced record number of data breaches in 2016
In 2016, 1.6 million New York residents had their personal records exposed because of data breaches, according to a statement from the state’s Office of the Attorney General. Read more »
Evangelista discusses purpose of Student Legal Services, Inc. board
During SA’s assembly meeting Monday night in Maxwell Auditorium, Evangelista said the board is supposed to be comprised of SA’s president and comptroller, the Graduate Student Organization’s president and SLS’s comptroller. Read more »
News briefs: iSchool announces new major, baseball hall of famers to highlight symposium
The Syracuse University School of Information Studies announced on Monday the new master’s degree program in enterprise data systems and former MLB players Roberto Alomar and Ryne Sandberg will highlight the Baseball Legends Night at the Oncenter in April. Read more »
Onondaga County to introduce animal abuser registry
Onondaga County Sheriff Eugene Conway announced the county will introduce an animal abuser industry. Read more »
Chuck Schumer calls on Trump to apologize for wiretapping claims
In a series of tweets about two weeks ago, Trump said former President Barack Obama had tapped his phones during the “very sacred election process.” Read more »
Student Association working to create student organization leadership meetings and census
SA is hoping to plan a census of student organizations to help identify which needs are being met by student groups on campus. Read more »
SU professors analyze Republican’s proposed American Health Care Act
The American Health Care Act is a health care proposal designed to replace former President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act, which is commonly referred to as Obamacare. Read more »
New York State Assembly bill could legalize ride-hailing services in upstate New York as early as this summer
UPDATED: March 27, 2017 at 9:30 p.m. A New York State Assembly bill currently under consideration could allow ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to… Read more »
State Attorney General appoints prosecutors investigating public corruption, possibly Trump
New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman hired two prosecutors to cases that may include allegations against President Donald Trump. Read more »
Domestic, global uncertainly engulfs Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
Facing budget cuts domestic and precariousness abroad, former ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson navigates the U.S. foreign policy. Read more »
Amid travel ban chaos, some positive outcomes for local refugee outreach organization
Officials with Refugee and Immigrant Self-Empowerment, a local nonprofit that works primarily with Somali refugees and immigrants, said President Donald Trump’s travel bans have caused confusion among their clients, but have also sparked new energy for the organization’s work. Read more »
Group’s efforts to conduct hemp research at SUNY-ESF on hold
Last year Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law allowing the sale, distribution and transportation of industrial hemp by farms growing the crop for research purposes. Read more »
SA committee considers changes to election procedures, rules
The Bylaw Review Committee, established during SA’s Feb. 20 meeting, is composed of four assembly members and two cabinet members who will be analyzing the organization’s bylaws individually and making sure the bylaws are clear. Read more »
Architecture student remembered for love for family and dedication to schoolwork
David Heinrich died on March 9. Friends and professors recalled his fierce loyalty and determination, despite health issues. Read more »
Student housing lottery to begin after Spring Break
University officials recommend students have a few options in mind for housing on campus. Read more »
'The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl' creator Issa Rae to speak at Syracuse University
Rae, who is best known for creating the YouTube series The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl, will speak at Goldstein Auditorium on March 31. Read more »
Former Whitman Dean Kenneth Kavajecz's court appearance adjourned until May
Kavajecz will reappear in court on May 25. Read more »
Former Syracuse University College of Law lecturer breaks Trump tax return news
David Cay Johnston, an investigative journalist who has taught at SU’s College of Law since 2009, obtained Trump’s 2005 1040 tax form. Read more »
School of Architecture student dies
David Heinrich of Arlington Heights, Illinois, was studying architecture, according to an email sent out to the campus community by SU. Read more »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud responds to Trump's immigration executive order at GSO meeting
Syverud said the United States Constitution make clear that “blanket decision-making about individuals based on national origin is unconstitutional.” Read more »
Gallery: Women’s Day Sanctuary Campus Rally
Members of the Syracuse University community gathered on the Quad on Wednesday afternoon in solidarity with other protesters throughout the country. Read more »
SLOWLY CRUMBLING: With changes pending, I-81 continues to deteriorate
Multiple spots of Interstate-81 have been flagged as either functionally obsolete or structurally deficient for years. Read more »
Experts weigh in on the future of cities as Syracuse decides what to do with I-81
The state had originally narrowed the options for replacing I-81 down to two from 16 last year, but now a consulting firm will be reviewing all options for the project, again. Read more »
