This week, the county executive said chip manufacturing companies are still considering setting up shop in the region, the state fair got some political visits, and the city of Syracuse is working to address code violations. The state's new gun laws also went into effect and officials are warning how fentanyl-laced pills are appealing to young people. Get the details and read up on more of the week's news below.
1.County Executive says White Pine is a finalist for chip plant, but no specifics yet
An update on potential tenants for White Pine Commerce Park in Clay, final address is still in decision.
2. Gillibrand visits small businesses at the NYS fair to promote farm bill policies
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand hopes farmers in New York take advantage of debt relief made available through the Inflation Reduction Act.
3. Zeldin visits with voters at New York State Fair
Fresh off the wave of his primary win, the Republican candidate for governor came to the New York State Fair on Tuesday to meet potential voters and greet supporters.
4. Syracuse wants to help people better recognize housing violations
The city of Syracuse was working to address the 1,500 properties on its code violations list.
5. DEA warns brightly-colored fentanyl in New York targets children for addiction
The US Drug Enforcement Agency issued a national warning about brightly-colored fentanyl pills that target young people.The pills have been found in over a dozen states including New York till now.
6. OCC's new president is focused on enrollment, workforce education, and new programs
Onondaga Community College's new president Dr. Warren Hilton has spent the last two months getting to know people in the campus community.
7. New York's new gun laws take effect Sept. 1. Here's what you need to know
New York’s new laws governing the carrying of concealed weapons take effect Sept. 1. The new laws were passed after the U.S. Supreme Court threw out the state’s 100-year-old concealed carry laws in June.
8. New York State legislature takes steps to prevent further medical debt
The New York State Legislature passed two bills introducing measures that aim to prevent predatory hospital billing, a practice that has led many Americans to face medical debt.
9. New York teachers say more needs to be done to stop acts of violence in schools
The New York state’s largest teachers' unions and other education experts were calling for better responses to threats of violence. Especially after the mass school shooting in Texas last spring, as well as the Buffalo incident that killed 10 people.