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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...
$14,000 in Rebates: New York Pioneers Energy Efficiency Initiatives for Homeowners
New York leads with the Inflation Reduction Act offering up to $14,000 in rebates for energy-efficient upgrades. New York Pioneers Energy Efficiency Initiatives for Homeowners The Inflation Reduction Act is initiating energy-efficient upgrades for homeowners across the country. New York leads as the first state to approve the initiative offering up to $14,000 in rebates […]
Writes of summer: Two awarded scholarships to NYSSWI
Two members of the Union community are learning from a host of literary luminaries at this year’s New York State Summer Writers Institute. Ashley Dell’Oso ’24 and Mahir Mohammad Tazwar ’26 were awarded scholarships to attend the prestigious program, based at Skidmore College. The program is an offshoot of the New York State Writers Institute created by Pulitzer Prize-winning author William Kennedy, and features creative writing workshops, public readings, panel discussions, and student readings and gatherings.
NY elected officials condemn political violence
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—New York elected officials on both side of the aisle are condemning the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. The overarching theme— despite differing political opinions, violence is never the answer. When it comes to safety, Govenor Kathy Hochul said New York State is monitoring social media for threats of retaliation. “The […]
Syracuse football announces ACC media-day participants
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) announced on Monday the 59 student-athletes, representing the 17 league football teams attending the 2024 ACC Football Kickoff. The event runs July 22-25 down in Charlotte, N.C. Joining first-year Syracuse football coach Fran Brown at the conference's media-day:. LeQuint Allen, RB,...
A lottery regular didn’t make daily trip to Syracuse gas station. Police make grim discovery
Syracuse, N.Y. — Police on Monday found a dead man in a Syracuse apartment after a gas station clerk called 911, concerned that he hadn’t seen a regular customer that night. Police found the man, Kevin Works, 62, who had been badly cut at the Seneca Garden Apartments,...
Police identify 38-year-old Baldwinsville woman who was killed in Oswego
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A woman killed in the city of Oswego Saturday has been identified, police said. The woman killed was Rachael M. Allen, 38, of Baldwinsville, Oswego City Police Deputy Chief Damian Waters said Tuesday. On Saturday, Oswego police were called to 30 W. Schuyler St., for a welfare...
Upstate, New York Angler Smashes NYS Fishing Record
What's the biggest fish you've ever caught? Did it break any records?. One man in Upstate New York can answer that question confidently with a big old, YES!. The Department of Environmental Conservation shared exciting news for one Upstate New York angler. According to a social media post, a man...
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