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New York Awards $25 Million to Life Science Startups and Researchers
The New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund has awarded over $25 million to 11 startups and 16 academic institutions. This funding supports research and commercialization of innovations addressing infectious disease threats, including COVID-19. $3 Million for Rapid Diagnostics and Surveillance. The third round of the Biodefense Commercialization Fund has approved...
New York Area Airports Make List of Most Unreliable In U.S.
If you want a stress-free travel experience this summer, you'll want to avoid these airports. Traveling on vacation can be an exciting experience but it can also be very stressful at times. A new study has revealed the most unreliable airports in the US, with two New York area airports making the top 10.
Theme Park Tickets New Yorkers Are Most Desperate For
Experts reveal New Yorkers most sought-after attraction tickets. The experts at Tickets2You Discount Ticket Deals analyzed Google searches between May 2023 and April 2024 for America's most sought-after attraction tickets. Approximately 339 theme parks were ranked based on the highest number of monthly ticket searches in New York to reveal the state's most wanted attraction tickets.
‘Aggressive” Bear Destroys Home In Upstate New York, Returns
A very "aggressive" bear destroyed parts of an Upstate New York home and returned to the home for more. Officials issued tips so this doesn't happen at your home. The New York State DEC confirmed forest rangers rushed to a home for a "nuisance bear." "Nuisance" Bear Destroys Kitchen In...
Big Lots Faces Survival Challenges: Are Binghamton and Vestal at Risk?
Recent news has indicated that Big Lots, the Columbus, Ohio-based retail chain, is facing significant challenges and will be closing several store locations. The company's survival is now in question as they plan to close more stores than they will open in 2024, according to a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This development raises concerns for local communities, including Broome County where one of these stores is located.
Community Champions: Oxford American Legion’s Impactful Blood Drives
The Fort Hill American Legion Post 376 in Oxford has had a longstanding tradition of hosting blood drives in partnership with the American Red Cross for over two decades. The unwavering commitment of Post 376 to community service has resulted in a significant increase in blood donations, leading to a recent recognition from the American Red Cross for the Legion's outstanding achievements in 2023.
Supermarket, gas station: See latest business, apartment, land sales ($3,900 to $4,387,870)
Here are the latest 24 business property and land sales in Onondaga County. Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard for decades has reported home sales, but has begun to report sales for commercial and business properties as well as vacant land sales reported to the Onondaga County Clerk’s Office. If you...
A daily dose of hope: With fentanyl deadlier than ever, Syracuse fights back one life at a time
Syracuse, NY – Every morning, starting at 5:30 a.m., more than 700 people make a daily trek to Erie Boulevard East for the medicine that keeps them alive. Some, like nurses or construction workers, wake up as early as 3:30 a.m. to get in line before their workday. Others drive an hour from Madison or Cayuga counties. Over time, some move closer to Syracuse to shorten the trip. Parents leave sleeping children at daycare or with loved ones before sunrise to make it before the doors close at 10:30 a.m. Some bring along a groggy toddler.
July 20-21: 52nd Can-Am Festival in Sackets Harbor
52nd Can-Am Festival hosted by the Village of Sackets Harbor and Town of Hounsfield will take place on Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, in Sackets Harbor. Day 1: Saturday, July 20: Day 2: Sunday, July 21: Additional information is available HERE.
Buffalo Bills support flag football players
Does it seem like the fall high school sports season is on deck, moments from stepping up to the plate? Yes, time flies. Faster than you can say "What time is the game?" we will be in the bleachers and on the sidelines watching our favorite teams and athletes get busy.
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
Family Dog Lost after Upstate New York Tornado Outbreak Found Safe Miles Away
Jeffrey and Colleen Smith went through every dog owner's worst nightmare following a severe weather outbreak in their hometown of Eden, New York. Their four-year-old golden retriever, named Zoe, vanished without a trace. Eden was one of the hardest-hit areas and was directly hit by an EF-2 tornado that produced...
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