If you missed the news a fews days this week, don't worry. The WAER News Round up has you covered.
This week Governor Hochul commenced a long-promised study of the state’s past pandemic policies. At the same time, critics are raising questions over campaign donations made to Governor Hochul by a company that was paid over $600 million to deliver COVID tests to the state.
A bill from Senator Chuck Schumer would provide monetary incentives and research support to lure chip companies to the U.S. That may bring jobs to Central New York.
Find more of the week's news below:
1.Gov. Hochul gearing up for a potential COVID surge this fall, but no new restrictions are expected
Governor Kathy Hochul said the state was prepping for a possible new surge of COVID-19 this fall, but she said no new rules like indoor masking are anticipated right now.
2.The New York State Fair is now hiring for the August 2022 event
The New York State Fair starts in just over a month, and they are looking to fill a wide variety of positions.
3. GOP candidate for Gov. Lee Zeldin says Gov. Hochul is stalling probe of controversial COVID policies
Gov. Hochul said outside consultants would examine every aspect of the pandemic – including the deaths of thousands of nursing home residents, but she wouldn’t rush the process.
4. Salt City Coffee wants your spare change to help local refugees
With Syracuse becoming the new home to a growing population of refugees, a local business is supporting the region’s new residents, one family at a time.
5.Gov. Hochul denies pay to play accusations over campaign contributions and award for COVID tests
Gov. Hochul said there’s no pay to play going on regarding campaign donations from a small family owned company that was paid over $600 million to deliver COVID tests to the state.
6. Sen. Schumer says new federal bill could make Upstate New York a chip manufacturing hub
New York‘s U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer's new bill may incentivize domestic chip production that would bring jobs to Central New York.
7.Final contract in place to begin redevelopment of former ShoppingTown Mall site
A final contract is in place for the redevelopment of the former Shoppingtown Mall in DeWitt after nearly a year.
8. Last chances for Syracuse residents to offer feedback on final draft of redrawn council district map
The Syracuse Redistricting Commission is set to present its final maps to the Common Council on August 1st.
9. Pastor tapping male leaders to help curb violence in Syracuse
A community leader is taking a new approach to reduce violence in Syracuse by incorporating male role models in young people's lives.
