Governor Kathy Hochul

Governor Hochul declared an emergency over end of SNAP food aid, adding $65 million in aid for food banks. A coalition of groups says it’s not enough. NYS should fund entire month of SNAP benefits.

With funds set to be cut on November 1, New York State has pledged $106 million to support SNAP this week alone.

Local residents say they are uncertain where their meals will come from as SNAP benefits are scheduled to end November 1. Syracuse residents are part of a lobbying effort for state hunger aid.

State democrats allege numerous violations.

Over one million New York households are at risk of entering winter without proper heating, due to Heating Assistance being delayed by the government shutdown.

Police Chief and Governor credit new tech, including hundreds of cameras citywide.

Governor Kathy Hochul says Texas Republicans are trying to rig elections through redistricting. She compares the move to “political arson” and vows to fight back.

At least 400 schools have submitted their plans to the state.

A bill that has passed both the state senate and assembly will give Onondaga County drivers free tolls on the thruway for local travel. Drivers avoid congestion as I-81 construction intensifies.

Kathy Hochul's plans include 30,000 new homes over 10 years in the Syracuse area. State budget contains new law ensuring homebuyers' real estate offers must be considered first for 90 days before private equity firms.