Politics & Elections
Biden administration announcing plans for up to 12 lease sales for offshore wind energy
The sales will be coordinated by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
NY troopers to help grieving Syracuse police during President Biden’s visit
Syracuse officers will not be forced to work the presidential detail while mourning the loss of two colleagues.
Micron update: Chip project vaults forward with $6.1 billion award and Biden visit
Local officials say the public promise of federal cash will spur other development.
George Santos raises no money, ends comeback bid for Congress
Though he ended this campaign, Santos said, "I'll be back."
New York becomes first state to approve tax breaks to hire local journalists
State budget includes $30 million per year in job tax credits for local news outlets.
Syracuse Common Council votes to take greater control of police watchdog
The move brings the Civilian Review Board's administrator under the council's direct supervision.
White House confirms Joe Biden will visit Syracuse on Thursday to announce Micron deal
President's visit to Syracuse will be first since 2022 event to celebrate Micron's plan to make chips in CNY.
Williams misses vote on Ukraine aid to attend cop’s funeral. Here’s how he would have voted
Rep. Claudia Tenney of Central New York voted against sending more aid to Ukraine.
Ukrainian, Western leaders laud US aid package; Kremlin warns of ‘further ruin’
The House swiftly approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies in a rare Saturday session
Crush of lawsuits over voting in multiple states creates a shadow war for the 2024 election
The legal maneuvering is expected to play an increasingly significant role for the GOP as Election Day in November approaches.
Editorial cartoons for April 21, 2024: Trump jury selection, Israel-Iran conflict, Ukraine aid
The week in visual commentary.
New York lawmakers pass $237 billion budget addressing housing and migrants
Budget expedites closing of some state prisons, continues policy of allowing people to buy takeout cocktails.
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