Schumer promises stimulus package will help Central New York economy
November 25th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Breaking News, Business News, Cayuga County, City News, Cortland-Tompkins counties, Government, Green news, Madison County, Oswego County, Politics, Regional News
Syracuse, NY -- A $500 to $700 billion stimulus package that President-elect Barack Obama is pushing to revive the economy could bring $70 to $90 million to Central New York for infrastructure and green energy projects, relief for local governments,...
MACNY, Chamber endorse Sweetland, McHugh, Arcuri in Central New York congressional races
October 30th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Breaking News, Cayuga County, Cortland-Tompkins counties, Government, Madison County, Oswego County, Politics, Regional News, Top News
Syracuse - Republicans Dale Sweetland and John McHugh and Democrat Michael Arcuri won endorsements on Thursday from a political action committee for the Manufacturers Association of Central New York and the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce. The Central Upstate Business...
Small city school districts to sue for more money
October 28th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Breaking News, Cayuga County, Government, Madison County, Oswego County, Politics, Schools, Top News
Albany, NY -- A group of smaller city school districts in New York says it will sue the state for more funding, similar to the way New York City schools sued to get billions of dollars more in operating and...
Arcuri, other Reps. visit Afghanistan
Dave TobinCapt. Robert Romano of Ithaca helps U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri put on body armor for the drive back to the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri and three other U.S. representatives came to Camp Phoenix Sunday as...Hundreds flock to see Clinton
July 2nd, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Breaking News, Cayuga County, City News, Cortland-Tompkins counties, Destiny USA, East Suburbs, Government, Madison County, North Suburbs, Oswego County, Politics, Regional News, State News, Top News, West Suburbs
Central New Yorkers came to Hanover Square to hear Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton talk about renewable energy and show their support in her first visit Upstate since she withdrew from the presidential race. | Video | Photo gallery
Clinton in Syracuse this morning with mayor, governor
July 2nd, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Breaking News, City News, Cortland-Tompkins counties, East Suburbs, Government, Madison County, North Suburbs, Oswego County, Politics, Regional News, State News, West Suburbs
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton is meeting with Mayor Matt Driscoll and officials from local companies and research institutions to hear about progress in the alternative energy sector in Upstate New York.
Bush Legacy Bus in Syracuse today
July 1st, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Breaking News, Cayuga County, City News, Cortland-Tompkins counties, East Suburbs, Government, Madison County, North Suburbs, Oswego County, Politics, Regional News, West Suburbs
Syracuse -- If you think the presidency of George W. Bush has been a disaster, you'll want to be at the bus stop today in Syracuse. The Bush Legacy Bus, a 45-foot-long, 28-ton, bio-diesel-powered museum on wheels that features interactive...
N.Y. and two counties sue US to stop Oneida land trust
June 19th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Breaking News, Cayuga County, Government, Madison County, Politics, State News, Top News
The towns of Vernon and Verona have just joined the legal battle against the federal government over Oneida Indian trust land. The towns filed a lawsuit this afternoon arguing that the Department of Interior doesn't have the constitutional authority to...
Onondaga Conservatives endorse candidates
June 10th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Breaking News, Cayuga County, Cortland-Tompkins counties, Government, Madison County, Oswego County, Politics, Regional News
Syracuse - The Onondaga County Conservative Committee recently endorsed a slate of candidates for the upcoming elections, according to committee chairman Austin Olmsted. Endorsed were: 119th Assembly District: Christina Fitch, a Republican from Liverpool, to run against incumbent Joan Christensen,...