Budget

The New York State Department of Labor plans a major upgrade to unemployment insurance system that will require a shutdown of between 9 & 12 days. Existing & new clients have to file by Nov 2 or wait.

A workforce and labor fair will take place Thursday, Oct. 8, 12;00n to 7:00 pm.. Employers and job training agencies will be at the event put on by State Senator Chris Ryan.

Gas prices in the Syracuse area rose once again over the past week. Analysts say renewed fighting in Iran and Ukraine strikes on Russian oil targets pushed the market higher.

Gas prices took a dip once again this past week as ongoing talks with Iran help ease oil costs as Independence Day travel looms.

The legislature enters its second week of meeting with department heads to discuss their balance sheets.

Governor Kathy Hochul said she's working on getting results, but wants to make sure she gets the right results.

With two weeks before the state budget is due, Gov. Kathy Hochul and the legislature have different ideas on how the spending plan should look, with the Senate and Assembly rejecting most of the governor's key items.

The Syracuse City School District will present its planned budget to the public and incorporate community into the final proposal.

Supportive housing reduces demand for hospital beds, shelters and prisons, the governor's office said.

Catch up on the news of the week with the WAER News Round up for the week of August 15.