The State University of New York appointed a Chancellor this week, and the City of Syracuse dealt now has a new way to address illegal marijuana shops. Also, with the dropping temperatures and cold weather, Gov. Kathy Hochul and NY health officials encouraged New Yorkers to keep themselves safe from different viruses.
Catch up on more of the week's news below:
1. Onondaga County bought Clay property at premium prices to expand White Pine, attract chip maker
Onondaga County's economic development agency has spent more than $25 million over the past two years buying land from private owners to expand the footprint of White Pine Park in Clay. The aim was to acquire enough property to lure a chip maker like Micron.
2. Thruway Authority takes first step to increase tolls
For the first time in 14 years, there will be an increase in the tolls on the New York State Thruway.
3. Governor Kathy Hochul and NY health officials warn of "tri-demic" this winter
Gov. Hochul and top state health officials told New Yorkers to prepare for surges of three different viruses: RSV, the flu, and COVID.
4. The threat of eminent domain likely played a role in sale of property near future Micron site
Homeowners adjacent to the future site of Micron’s semiconductor plant in Clay have been living with the possibility of the county using eminent domain to seize their property for over a year. It's never come to that, but the county's tactics weren't universally approved.
5. City of Syracuse deploys new tool to close illegal marijuana shops
Syracuse code enforcement officials can now shut down illegal cannabis retailers with new law.
6. Former state education commissioner becomes SUNY Chancellor
New York's former state education, Dr. John King, is now the New York's State University Chancellor after the SUNY Board of Trustees voted Monday.
7. Why 50th Senate District still without winner after hand recount
There's still no clear winner in the 50th Senate District race after staff at the Onondaga and Oswego County Boards of Elections finished a hand recount Wednesday.
8. More than half of a million dollars available to bolster arts in CNY
The Central New York region expects $510,000 in grants from CNY Arts to go to local artists and organizations.