Schumer announces $6.1 Billion grant toward Micron expansion
The United States Department of Commerce has approved a $6.1 billion grant to support Micron Technology’s expansion in New York state. Read more »
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Hochul highlights Micron, endorses Harris at DNC talk with SU professor
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joined Margaret Talev for an intimate conversation on the second day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Read more »
Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse collaboration wins $40 million federal ‘tech hub’ grant
The New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor Tech Hub will receive a $40 million federal grant. Read more »
SU to host session outlining key construction projects in its roadmap to renovation
Syracuse University’s Campus Planning, Design and Construction office announced it will host a session discussing SU's construction projects. Read more »
City Scripts forum highlights potential impacts of Micron Technology arrival
Around 50 people attended the City Scripts forum to discuss the impacts of Micron Technology’s arrival in the Onondaga County community. Read more »
Syracuse Housing Trust Fund Corporation to help ongoing housing crisis
The mission of the HTFC is to "facilitate investments that help to address the city's housing needs, as it pertains to the city's market gap and affordability gaps," said Michelle Sczpanski, deputy commissioner of neighborhood development. Read more »
Common Council reaffirms commitment to housing crisis, public health, safety over winter break
The Syracuse City Common Council held two meetings over winter break. They addressed the housing crisis, lead poisoning and gun violence. Read more »
Local election results from city, county
The Onondaga County Election results are in as of Tuesday night. Election results will be finalized when all absentee ballots are counted. Read more »
Center for Policy Research discusses Micron's economic, environmental impacts
SU’s Center for Policy Research hosted a panel discussion to discuss the economic and sustainability impacts of Micron's investment in central New York. Read more »
McMahon, Kinne debate county issues leading up to next week's elections
Bill Kinne and Ryan McMahon debated about topics such as money investments and community engagement at the Onondaga County Executive Debate. Read more »
Ryan McMahon’s impressive track record should secure his victory
McMahon realizes the housing crisis is rooted in the fact that 30 percent of Syracuse residents are living in poverty. His solution? Career opportunities. Read more »
Common Council approves road closures for new STEAM high school construction
The Common Council approved for the closing of South Warren Street for the construction of a new STEAM high school. Read more »
Kinne v. McMahon: The race for Onondaga County Executive begins
Candidates Ryan McMahon and Bill Kinne will run against each other for the position of Onondaga County Executive in November. Read more »
Micron and economic development at forefront of 2023 county executive debate
The state of Onondaga County's economic future took center stage as Incumbent Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon seeks reelection this fall. Read more »
School of Engineering funding increases to strengthen young workforce at Micron
Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science will have an increase in funding due to the arrival of Micron in New York. Read more »
Maxwell panel examines preparation, education in semi-conductor industry before Micron arrives in CNY
Maxwell Professors Yingyi Ma, Stuart Rosenthal and Alexander Rothenberg participated in a panel about the impacts of Micron on Monday. Read more »
Inaccessible public transportation prevents residents from employment opportunities
Poverty is not the result of a single barrier, but an accumulation of many. How can individuals take advantage of employment opportunities when they have no way to reach their place of work? Read more »
In line with Micron partnership, Onondaga CC introduces new tech degree programs
Onondaga Community College announced two new programs, one associate's degree and one certificate, in electromechanical technology to prepare students for work with Micron. Read more »
Diving into Mayor Walsh's past proposed budgets, and what's new in his 2024 one
Walsh's past budgets have focused on economic and housing development and public safety. Read more »
Syracuse University to join Northeast University Semiconductor Network
Syracuse University will join the Northeast University Semiconductor Network, fostered by Micron and the National Science Foundation. Read more »
SU joins Schumer, Micron's new chip workforce training network of over 20 institutions
Over 20 higher education institutions and stakeholders in the northeastern U.S. will join to facilitate workforce training for the semiconductor industry. Read more »
North Syracuse Central School District’s CRSSA funding set to expire in September
The North Syracuse Central School District will face challenges after CRRSA Act federal COVID-19 relief funding ends in September. Read more »
Student Association is forming a student advisory council to oversee Micron's 2024 arrival
SA President David Bruen said he hopes the advisory council will include students from majors like political science and social work to fill careers in Micron like human resources and legal work. Read more »
Syracuse University holds final feedback forum for Academic Strategic Plan
Syracuse University leadership hosted its second virtual feedback forum this month to collect feedback for its initial draft of the Academic Strategic Plan. Read more »
