During this week, a semiconductor microchip plant finally decided to move to the Town of Clay, while homeowners on adjacent Burnet Road are stuck in limbo trying to keep their homes.
Also this week:
The reduction of the overtime threshold for farm workers will be fully implemented by 2032.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul defended the decision to buy almost $700 million in COVID-19 rapid tests from a campaign donor.
Republican congress member Liz Cheney also visited Syracuse University to discuss the impeachment of former President Donald Trump and the future of the GOP
Find more of the week's news below.
1.It's official: Micron chip maker is moving in to the Town of Clay
A major microchip manufacturing company finally decided to construct a mega facility in Onondaga County's town of Clay. The semiconductor plant represents the largest private investment which could bring nearly 50,000 jobs to Central New York.
2.Residents near upcoming Micron plant left in the dark about future of neighborhood
Residents of Burnett Road are still trying to keep their homes after recent news of the Micron semiconductor plant coming to White Pine in Clay.
3.US Rep. Liz Cheney talks impeachment, January 6th, and the future of the GOP at Syracuse University
Embattled Republican congress member Liz Cheney visited Syracuse University, and continued to stand up for what she calls the "survival of the republic" .
4.Farm workers celebrate overtime change, but others are worried
New York State's recent approval to reduce the overtime threshold for farm workers from 60 hours to 40 hours a week received mixed reviews from the Farm Laborers Wage Board. The new plan will be implemented for 2032.
5. CNY nonprofits get help from online platform to strengthen their services
The Central New York Community Foundation gave a number of small Central New York nonprofit organizations resources to bolster their work.
6. Gillibrand asks to extend Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and her colleagues wants to extend the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program waiver deadline.
7. Gov. Kathy Hochul defends COVID test purchases amid pay-to-play allegations
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul defended the decision to buy $637 million in COVID-19 rapid tests from a campaign donor.
8.Syracuse looks to proposed state legislation to expand deer management efforts
Proposed state legislation could help the City of Syracuse expand its current deer management efforts.