Invest Syracuse’s vague goals, tuition hikes just don’t add up for future...
Syracuse University administrators are selling Invest Syracuse as a “bold approach” to revitalizing the university. The initiative is, indeed, bold in that it aims to raise $100 million for relatively...
View ArticleBreaking down the economic plans of Syracuse mayoral candidates
Local politics doesn’t have the soaring rhetoric or emotion of national politics. But what happens in the mayor’s office affects us more than what happens in the White House. With its wide field of...
View ArticleHow supporting ethnic food businesses can boost the local economy
Ethnic restaurants and grocery stores can found on streets across Syracuse, which is no surprise considering there’s a community of entrepreneurs from across the world that have built successful...
View ArticleTrump says he wants to help the middle class. His tax plan says otherwise.
Filing income taxes is a convoluted process, and politicians know it. There’s constant talk about reforming the tax code, which should refer to making the filing process easier. But most of the time,...
View ArticleCuomo’s $20 billion investment can help reverse homelessness in New York state
In May, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a historic $20 billion initiative to support affordable housing and combat homelessness in New York state. And on Wednesday, Governor Cuomo’s administration...
View ArticleAn ownership change could be what the Syracuse Chiefs need to stay in business
The Syracuse Chiefs are about to get a new owner, which is a big change from the thousands of shareholders who currently own the team. While the switch from community ownership may concern longtime...
View ArticleUpdating Syracuse’s airport is critical for the local economy’s growth
The Syracuse Hancock International Airport is finally getting a much-needed face-lift. New York state Gov. Cuomo announced in January the airport would receive $35.8 million to begin revitalization...
View ArticleBuilding an Amazon headquarters in Syracuse could save the city
The rust belt city of Syracuse may seem like an unlikely home for tech giant Amazon’s next headquarters. But if Amazon wants to showcase its philanthropic mission, it shouldn’t count out the region...
View ArticleThrowing around government money won’t rebuild central New York’s economy
If you invest $114 million in projects to jumpstart the economy, you’d want something to come out of them. But the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council has spent that much and created...
View ArticleHow the GOP’s tax reform plans could crush graduate students’ finances
First, Republican tax reform came for homeowners and New Yorkers. Now, it’s coming for graduate students. The GOP has two tax plans. One is making its way through the House while the other travels...
View ArticleThe proposed Central New York Inland Port could provide desperately needed...
The Central New York Inland Port was originally proposed in 2005 and intended to provide a rail and motor facility for transporting cargo in and out of the Syracuse area. The state considered building...
View ArticleMassive tech companies are fighting for net neutrality, but they’re not doing...
Twitter fights aren’t the only ones happening on the internet anymore, as net providers and web companies spar over escalating tensions surrounding net neutrality. While companies like Comcast and...
View ArticleThe amazing race for our attention
Streaming services, video games and social media platforms all compete for our attention, and the battle to occupy consumers’ time is becoming more competitive. But, consumers need to fight back over...
View Article$100 million project could revitalize East Adams neighborhood
Syracuse is a city divided. On one side of Interstate 81, there are the two largest employers of the city — Syracuse University and Upstate Medical University. On the other side, there’s a neighborhood...
View Article$15 minimum wage would be a negative for upstate New York
Last month, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed a bill that would raise the statewide minimum wage to $15 by 2024. Through annual $1 increments, all businesses will be required to pay their...
View ArticleNew York should continue to support its maple industry
For the past two weekends, maple farmers and maple lovers alike have been celebrating Maple Weekend in New York state. Maple Weekend is organized by the New York State Maple Producers’ Association,...
View ArticleElizabeth Warren’s plan to break up big tech is flawed
Elizabeth Warren has officially declared a war — she has come up with a plan to break up big tech companies like Google, Amazon and Facebook. Warren’s plan is fundamentally flawed and unlikely to be...
View ArticleVideo: You Op To Know: Business columnist discusses flaws of plan to break up...
This week, Assistant Editorial Editor Michael Sessa and Business columnist Santiago Hernandez discuss the flaws of Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s (D) plan to break up big tech. If you have any questions or...
View ArticleThriveCash could change the way people access money
ThriveCash thinks they have the answer for students who secure amazing internships, but don’t have the savings for a down payment on housing. ThriveCash is a “fast cash” app. It gives students the...
View ArticleEdTech investments by private companies should be applauded
UPDATED: May 5, 2019 at 3:39 a.m. Pearson Education, one of the largest education companies in the world, has vowed to invest $50 million to fund the next-generation of educational technology...
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