In college sports’ pay-to-play world, can SU keep up? (Weekly top stories)
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In college sports’ new pay-to-play world, can Syracuse keep up? (Top stories for the week of June 15)
Syracuse University faces a $20.5 million question: how to pay its athletes under the House v. NCAA settlement. Vera House is rebuilding under new leadership. New York state will invest $100 million to modernize its aging fish hatcheries. The victims of Burt Marshall’s alleged Ponzi scheme are getting back even less money than previously estimated. The Common Council is hesitant to approve transferring funds over the creation of new staff positions to support the city”s housing strategy. The modernization aims to “futureproof” the system against climate change while while simultaneously making it more productive and efficient.
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In college sports’ new pay-to-play world, can Syracuse keep up? At what price?
Syracuse University faces a $20.5 million question: how to pay its athletes under the House v. NCAA settlement while already operating on a tight athletic budget. The university ranks near the bottom of ACC schools in revenue but has committed to paying the maximum allowed. SU must balance supporting its historically elite basketball program, improving football and maintaining Olympic sports — all while competing against wealthier schools.
He cut ties with Vera House over racism. Now Onondaga County’s DA is back to rebuild
After a tumultuous period, Vera House is rebuilding under new leadership. CEO Tricia Matthews has worked to stabilize the domestic violence agency, restoring staffing levels, cutting expenses and mending relationships. Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick, who previously cut ties with the organization, returned to chair its White Ribbon Campaign.
In latest fight with Walsh, Syracuse lawmakers mull blocking home repair program funds
A new stalemate between Syracuse lawmakers and Mayor Ben Walsh’s administration threatens to block funding for the city’s housing strategy. The Common Council is hesitant to approve transferring funds over the creation of new staff positions to support the strategy. If money isn’t transferred by June 30, it goes to city reserves instead of helping the Tipp Hill and Salt Springs neighborhoods make repairs and upgrades.
Inside Micron’s jobs: What you need to know about the hiring to come in Syracuse area
At Micron Technology’s research headquarters in Idaho and its only U.S. chip factory, in Virginia, about two-thirds of workers were hired locally, the company said. That trend is likely to continue in Central New York at Micron’s planned chipmaking complex in the town of Clay, the company said.
NY’s aging fish hatcheries will undergo $100 million overhaul
New York state will invest $100 million to modernize its aging fish hatchery system, with improvements planned for all 12 facilities. The modernization aims to “futureproof” the system against climate change while while simultaneously making it more productive and efficient.
The victims of Burt Marshall’s alleged Ponzi scheme get some bad news
Victims of Madison County businessman Burt Marshall’s alleged Ponzi scheme are getting back even less money than previously estimated. The trustee overseeing Marshall’s bankruptcy case has paid out $4.1 million to the 988 people and organizations who invested with Marshall, according to a recent court filing. The payouts amount to just 4% of the $94.5 million Marshall owes to the investors, according to the report from court-appointed trustee Fred Stevens.