Ellen Abbott
Reporter, SyracuseEllen produces news reports and features related to events that occur in the greater Syracuse area and throughout Onondaga County. Her reports are heard regularly in regional updates in Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
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Pothole season has arrived in New York. AAA experts explain how the winter thaw damages roads and what drivers can do to avoid costly suspension and rim repairs. -
Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing pressure to cut parts of the state's climate law after a recent memo from the state energy authority said it could raise costs. -
Activists want city lawmakers to end contracts with companies tied to the Dept. of Homeland SecuritySyracuse activists are urging the Common Council to end contracts with DHS-linked companies to limit federal immigration enforcement infrastructure. -
The Syracuse Common Council failed to pass the Good Cause Eviction law in a 4-4 tie vote. Supporters now look to a potential housing task force for the city. -
The law would increase protections for renters, but landlords in the city say it would put them out of business. -
The Syracuse Common Council is expected to vote on Good Cause Eviction legislation on Feb. 23, potentially bringing new rent protections to city residents.
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New York is one of only four states that requires a drug to be listed in statute to trigger a drugged driving violation, a loophole Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli wants to close. -
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon is asking local students to help name the new $100 million aquarium, which is slated to open in central New York in 2026. -
Syracuse Common Council votes 5-1 to replace Flock Safety with Axon Enterprise for city license plate readers, citing data privacy and immigration concerns. -
Syracuse is drafting its first comprehensive climate action plan to reduce its carbon footprint, improve building health, and modernize the city's vehicle fleet.
