Cornell student contests Trump executive orders in Syracuse court
A Cornell University graduate student is challenging the Trump administration in federal court in Syracuse. The student is facing deportation for participating in pro-Palestinian protests last year. His lawyers argue that the government’s actions are illegal and have filed a lawsuit seeking a nationwide injunction against President Trump’s executive orders targeting antisemitism.
In other news, a group of New York lawmakers is pushing for the state pension fund to sell off its $1.4 billion worth of Tesla shares due to protests against Elon Musk. The stock price of Tesla has dropped by about 40% this year. Additionally, an Oswego County man was shot and killed by a deputy after becoming combative when informed his child was being taken from him.
On a lighter note, eleven Syracuse-area restaurants are competing for the title of the Best Burger in New York. The annual contest features 62 nominees from across Upstate New York. Meanwhile, a live chicken market in Syracuse had an outbreak of bird flu, leading to the depopulation of its live poultry.
Looking ahead, a closed Rite Aid drugstore in Cicero may soon be transformed into a national chain hardware store. The proposal is currently under review by the town planning board. In entertainment news, an Upstate New York native is set to star in the upcoming Harry Potter series “Wonderful Way to Grow Old.”
On the sports front, Syracuse.com recently honored the best athletes from Section III’s winter sports season at a photo shoot at Onondaga Community College. Additionally, the men’s basketball portal has opened for business, with over 500 players already declaring their intention to transfer. And in Syracuse football news, the team has flipped a quarterback from Bill Belichick’s squad and North Carolina.
Overall, there is a mix of serious and lighthearted news in Central New York, ranging from legal battles and political controversies to exciting competitions and upcoming transformations. The region remains diverse and vibrant, offering a wide range of stories and events for residents to follow and engage with.
