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Black girls and women explore film in Black Girls Don’t Get Love’s 2nd cohort
Girls and women from across the country with aspirations of working in film competed this weekend at Syracuse University’s Newhouse 3 as part of the Black Girls Don’t Get Love film training program. The participants competed in various tracks — screenwriting, acting, and production. Thirteen girls and...
He was beating the Syracuse streets. Then a car came out of nowhere
Syracuse, N.Y. — Life was looking up for Shane Jackson. He had a new smile, and after years without a home, he had his own apartment on West Court Street. Jackson was on that street when he was hit by a vehicle and killed July 5. John Tumino, president...
Massive Amount of Tickets Handed Out In New York State
The summer is at the halfway point and already the New York State police have handed out a large amount of tickets to drivers. The heat and humidity are going to start to subside and the fun is just beginning. If you are planning a road trip anytime soon, there are some things to remember. Watch for kids on bicycles and keep your speed in check. On those clear, sunny days it is easy to get distracted.
Support for Biden and Trump ahead of election
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, New York Republican Representative, Mike Lawler, said his party is rallying behind Former President Donald Trump. “I think what you’re seeing is a party that is unified, that is focused on the November elections and how we move forward addressing the challenges facing the American people,” […]
Truck Gets Stuck Under Bridge in New York State [PIC]
A large truck hit an underpass in New York state, shutting down traffic in both directions. The same railroad bridge has quite a history when it comes to impacts as well. In fact, this is the very same bridge that was struck three times in just one weekend back in late April.
Devastating floods tear apart Vermont community, police say it was shocking
PLAINFIELD, Vt. — Over the past few days, Vermont has been struck by multiple devastating floods. Now, communities throughout Vermont and New York are facing the aftermath, as reported by NBC5, WMTW’s sister station in Burlington. Plainfield, Vermont, is one of the areas severely affected by last week’s...
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...
New Findings on SUNY Price Hikes, Graduation Rates In The Last 10 Years
The surging cost of attending college in the United States is something on many young people's minds. Many in New York opt for SUNY institutions to cut costs while still getting their degrees. While SUNY tuition often provides less of a financial burden, the cost of attending has only increased...
Wynn Hospital parking garage opens Saturday
Oneida County’s parking garage in downtown Utica will open to the public on Saturday. The garage, located between Oriskany Street and Wynn Hospital, opened for hospital employees on Monday. The county had originally planned to open the garage when the hospital opened in late October. But that didn’t work out, county Executive Anthony Picente...
New CNY Regional Market CEO ready to tackle financial, operational challenges
A veteran of government and not-for-profit operations in Onondaga County is marking his third week as head of the troubled Central New York Regional Market Authority. Bill Fisher previously worked behind the scenes as deputy county executive and as board chair at the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority. He says he’s focused on short-term financial and policy matters first, while also understanding changes in the food distribution business.
Man shot, injured near Teall Avenue exit of I-690 in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y — A man was shot and injured near the Teall Avenue exit of I-690 Eastbound in Syracuse on Tuesday, July 16. Syracuse Police Officers responded to the scene around 6:52 p.m. on Tuesday, after reports of shots fired on I-690 Eastbound, near the Teall Avenue exit. When...
'Some kind of warzone': Romans in shock after storm hits city
ROME — Residents of Rome were taken by surprise when a powerful storm swept through the city, leaving behind a scene of widespread damage and disbelief. Some residents got to work fixing their homes, others went out in search of loved ones and even more walked downtown to see the devastation for themselves.
Severe weather is possible Wednesday
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — I wish I could say we are completely out of the woods for severe weather, but that is not the case. The feature that caused our Twin Tiers community a lot of weather grief Monday night was courtesy of a weaker trough that was slow to move away. Now there is […]
New Federal Funding Announced for Firefighters in New York State
It's a good day for firefighters throughout the state of New York today as it was just recently announced that a new round of federal funding has been granted which will going towards benefiting fire departments across the state. Firefighter Federal Funding Breakdown. The announcement of this new federal funding...
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