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Gun permit seekers would see social media searched under New York bill

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Gun permit seekers would see social media searched under New York bill
Prospective handgun owners in New York could be required to turn over the passwords to their major social-media accounts for a search if a newly-introduced bill becomes law. The bill from Sen. Kevin Parker, D-Brooklyn, would require all gun-permit applicants to allow their social-media accounts and search-engine history to be scrutinized for hateful slurs and terroristic threats prior to receiving... more

Nate McMurray concedes in 27th Congressional race against Collins

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Nate McMurray concedes in 27th Congressional race against Collins
Democrat Nate McMurray conceded the race to represent the 27th Congressional District to Rep. Chris Collins on Monday. “Nearly all the votes are counted and it is apparent that Chris Collins will be returning to Washington,” said McMurray, who had been a long shot candidate before Collins, a Republican, was arrested in August on charges of insider trading. “It is... more

MCC faculty, unionized employees support no confidence vote on Kress

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MCC faculty, unionized employees support no confidence vote on Kress
Out of over 500 voting faculty members and unionized employees at Monroe Community College, 88 percent supported a vote of no confidence in President Anne Kress, the Faculty Senate and Faculty Association announced Monday. The voting individuals were asked to respond to a proposed resolution from the Faculty Senate and Faculty Association — which represents teaching and professional employees —... more

Stewart-Cousins to be first female leader of NY state Senate

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Stewart-Cousins to be first female leader of NY state Senate
The New York state Senate will be led by a woman for the first time in the state’s history after Democrats formally chose veteran lawmaker Andrea Stewart-Cousins as their leader Monday. Stewart-Cousins has led the Senate’s Democratic minority since 2012 and is now poised to control the entire chamber beginning in January after her party won a majority in this... more

Auburn DRI Committee will meet to discuss possible uses for $10M

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Auburn DRI Committee will meet to discuss possible uses for M
The Auburn Downtown Revitalization Initiative Local Planning Committee will hold its next public meeting Tuesday to discuss strategies as it works toward finalizing a plan to spend the $10 million in state funding the city won this year. At 3:30 p.m. at the Carriage House Theater behind the Cayuga Museum, the committee will review preliminary project information. Discussion topics will... more

With strong showing in Cayuga County, Antonacci defeats Mannion in NY Senate race

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With strong showing in Cayuga County, Antonacci defeats Mannion in NY Senate race
Bob Antonacci was the apparent winner of the 50th Senate District on election night. Now, the Republican is officially the senator-elect. Following the absentee ballot count in Cayuga and Onondaga counties, Antonacci finished with 62,333 votes. His Democratic opponent, John Mannion, netted 60,010 votes. Mannion received more absentee votes in Onondaga County, 3,845 to Antonacci’s 3,300. But it wasn’t enough... more

Sheriff Virts opposes decriminalization of marijuana in New York

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Sheriff Virts opposes decriminalization of marijuana in New York
Don’t count Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts among those supporting the decriminalization of marijuana in New York. Virts, president of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association, testified at a state Assembly hearing in Binghamton last week that he opposes the potential legalization of marijuana in New York, which is expected to be proposed when the state Legislature convenes in January.... more

FRESH TAKES W/ RUSSO & FELICE: The Bills win, Notre Dame undefeated & review of Tiger-Phil match (podcast)

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FRESH TAKES W/ RUSSO & FELICE: The Bills win, Notre Dame undefeated & review of Tiger-Phil match (podcast)
Join Paul Russo and Nick Felice for another edition of The Fresh Takes Podcast to discuss the week in college and NFL football as Syracuse ends the regular season with 9 wins. Speaking of Syracuse, the basketball team squares off against Ohio State on Wednesday night in the ACC/Big Ten challenge and there is already some MLB hot stove action... more

Section V Hockey: Six storylines for the 2018-19 season

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Section V Hockey: Six storylines for the 2018-19 season
A year after Victor and Canandaigua ruled their respective classes, the 2018 hockey season figures to have new contenders emerging. The season started last Tuesday with the Braves’ 8-2 win over Brockport. The Blue Devils went unbeaten a year ago and secured the program’s first state championship in March. However, with a number of departures, another team is expected to... more

Syracuse basketball still struggling to score even with new talent

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Syracuse basketball still struggling to score even with new talent
The Syracuse Orange last began the season 3-2 in 2005-06, then went on a magical run through the Big East Tournament to get to the NCAAs that March. It worked then, but there’s a fine line between starting behind schedule and fully progressing into a slow season. SU hasn’t done the latter yet despite two losses in New York City... more

Syracuse football ranked No. 18 in final AP poll of regular season

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Syracuse football ranked No. 18 in final AP poll of regular season
Syracuse football was ranked No. 18 in the final Associated Press Top 25 poll of the regular season on Sunday. The Orange (9-3, 6-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) bumped up one spot following its 42-21 win over Boston College (7-5, 4-4) in Chestnut Hill, Mass., on Saturday. SU was also slotted 18th in the USA Today coaches poll earlier on Sunday.... more

Three Sennett business projects clear Cayuga County review

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Three Sennett business projects clear Cayuga County review
Three different proposed development projects in the town of Sennett have passed the review of a Cayuga County Department of Planning and Economic Development committee. The projects include an existing business looking to add a convenience store and retail gas station, the relocation of an auto repair shop and a construction equipment and rental equipment company hoping to plant roots... more

COURT REVIEWS CASE: Should DEC have issued a mine shaft permit to Cargill before environmental review?

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COURT REVIEWS CASE: Should DEC have issued a mine shaft permit to Cargill before environmental review?
The main courtroom of the Tompkins County Courthouse was packed Monday afternoon for a hearing about whether the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation should have required an Environmental Impact Statement before issuing a permit to Cargill to build a new mine shaft. The petitioners in the Article 78 case include the City and Town of Ithaca, the Town... more

Deputies: Drunk driver charged after head-on crash in Newfield

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Deputies: Drunk driver charged after head-on crash in Newfield
Deputies say a driver involved in a head-on crash in Newfield on Sunday, which resulted in three people being seriously injured – happened after one driver was under the influence of alcohol. It happened on Shaffer Road in the town of Newfield just after 7 p.m. Sunday. State Police say 27-year-old Andrew Sampson of Horseheads crossed the center line, hitting... more

Cornell has ties to NASA spacecraft that landed on Mars

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Cornell has ties to NASA spacecraft that landed on Mars
An out-of-this-world project has a big local tie. This week, many people will be following the InSight Probe that landed on Mars. Cornell University is playing a major role in the NASA mission: Professor Don Banfield is one of the investigators and science team members. The team will be studying the interior geology of the planet. Cornell University professor Jonathan... more
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