Ava Pukatch

"It was risky for the people to go out on strike. If the union endorses it, then the penalties are paid by the union. For the individuals, it's pretty easy to get yourself fired. And in this case, blacklisted not getting another state job.”

Advocates for the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program are calling on the governor to increase its funding by $250 million to $848 million in the proposed state budget.

Molinaro was narrowly defeated in his bid for a second term by Democrat Josh Riley.

The United States Senate voted for the central New York judicial nominee for federal court Wednesday.

The Broome-Tioga Farm-to-School program, works to connect schools with farmers and get more locally grown food in school lunches. It's one of a handful of farm-to-school programs across the state awarded a total of $1.5 million in funding.

Young voters have historically had some of the lowest voter registration and participation rates compared to other age groups.

The 211 center connects callers with resources like housing, health care, and food. The funding aims to expand the call center facility and make building improvements.

Prohibition ended about 90 years ago. But in New York state, several communities chose to remain dry. A bill working its way through the state legislature looks to update what some call "antiquated" alcohol laws.

Wells College in Aurora announced it would close at the end of the spring semester, citing financial challenges.

The Dino Babers era of Syracuse football has come to an end. The university fired Babers Sunday.