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Read a transcript of the prepared remarks for Gov. Kathy Hochul's big Tuesday speech to a joint session of the legislature

Recently elected as 22nd Congressional District leader, Brandon Williams has yet to be sworn into office due to voting delays for house speaker.

Name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals for student-athletes are already legal in New York. But new legislation offers clarity and resources.

The final stage of New York's tiered minimum wage increase will take effect starting in 2023, forcing some local restaurants to raise their prices to afford the new wages.

A Siena College poll has found that a majority of voters don't believe Gov. Kathy Hochul has accomplished her campaign goals.

SUNY has a new permanent Chancellor- it's former state education commissioner John King

This week activists and a local health non-profit remembered those who had passed from AIDS on World AIDS Day; harsh weather meant more shelter intakes for the Syracuse Rescue Mission and indigenous students discussed what Syracuse University can do to make the students feel supported. Check this week's WAER Round-Up to find what other local news you've missed from Nov. 28- Dec. 2!

Assemblymember Bill Magnarelli wants to increase the rates for assigned counsel in Onondaga County after 18 years without a pay increase.

The new bill would give ratepayers a say in rate increases, such as energy and heating, and dispute the increasing costs with utility companies.

Apps that allow for betting on the go are raking in millions of dollars in tax revenue for New York State.