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Everybody in the pool: Last chance to sign up for Syracuse’s $10 swim lessons for kids
Syracuse, N.Y. -- You’ve got one more chance at signing up for swim lessons this summer with the city’s Parks Department. Registration for the last series of youth swim lessons opens on Thursday. The next session of summer classes begins on July 29 and ends on Aug. 9.
Syracuse looks to get more neighbors connected to the internet with federal funds
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Surge Link provides affordable broadband access to Syracuse neighbors, and so far, about 700 people have signed up. Rep. Brandon Williams announced Friday that he's appropriated $3 million specifically for the program. Additionally, Rep. Williams discussed his proposed bill that he hopes makes it to...
Syracuse not immune to massive delays brought on by cybersecurity firm's glitch
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says it's to blame for a massive disruption of services throughout the world for businesses and agencies that use Microsoft Windows. Syracuse was not immune to the issue. The company claims it wasn't a hack, just an update they pushed out that didn't...
$895K for ‘executive luxury ranch‘: Plus 104 more Onondaga County home sales
The Onondaga County Clerk’s office registered 105 home sales during the week of July 7 to 13. The most expensive home on the list is a four bedroom, three and and a half bath on a private cul-de-sac road in Lysander. A real estate listing says the home was...
Where do people go when they move from Onondaga County? See most recent destinations
Syracuse, N.Y. — The top three non-New York destinations for people leaving Onondaga County were in South in the most recent data available from the IRS. Mecklenburg County, North Carolina; Hillsborough County, Florida; and Wake County, North Carolina topped the list during the 2021-2022 year, the most recent year available from the IRS. The IRS publishes annual statistics on migration using information from tax returns.
Western and Central New York aren't Tornado Alley, but they have felt that way in July
The movie "Twisters" opened to a healthy box office this weekend, following in the tradition of its predecessor "Twister" that was in theaters 28 years ago. Neither movie was set in upstate New York, but given the violent storms our region has seen this month, one might be forgiven for imagining a future such movie telling a story rooted in Western or Central New York.It used to be that wintry weather kept Democrat and Chronicle journalists the busiest, but this year, it's been summer storms that have proved alarming. That's been especially true in Canandaigua recently.Writes D&C News of Now reporter Victoria E. Freile in this story last week tallying up the number of twisters:
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
N.Y. Lottery: Powerball winner brings home third-place prize worth $50,000
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — It may not be the jackpot, but who would turn down a third-place prize from a Powerball ticket?. A customer who purchased a Powerball lottery from Brooklyn’s A&T Grocery Inc., which can be found at 2906-2908 Stillwell Ave., will be going home $50,000 richer. Now...
NYSP warns of text scam
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – New York State Police has received multiple reports of smishing text scams. NYSP warns those in the community that E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send anyone an email or text requesting sensitive, personal information such as social security, credit card number, usernames or passwords.
New York Passes New Lithium-Ion Battery Legislation
ALBANY, N.Y. - Legislation that targets lithium-ion batteries and aims to keep New Yorkers safe both on and off the road is now on the books. The package of laws signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, July 11, prohibit the sale of lithium-ion batteries that are not up to manufacturing standards (and include civil penalties for violations); direct the Department of State -- in consultation with the Division of Homeland Security, Emergency Services, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority -- to develop and maintain safety resources; require the state fire administrator within the...
‘Elegant Creature’ Spotted In New York State For The 1st Time
An "elegant creature" was just spotted in New York State for the first time. We learned why this may have "unprecedented" event likely happened. A flamingo flew to the Empire State. Flamingo Arrives In New York State. American Flamingos are typically found in the Caribbean, Mexico, and northern parts of...
$500 Million Investment to Benefit Central NY Communities
The Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund, part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development (ESD), will begin accepting Letters of Intent on August 15. This $500 million fund is designed to boost Micron's $100 billion investment in New York, expected to create nearly 50,000 jobs in Central New York.
New York state civil service: These are the salaries for exams open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York...
Hochul requests federal emergency declaration to support severe storm recovery
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Saturday, July 20, Governor Hochul announced a request for a federal Emergency Declaration from President Biden to support response and recovery operations in 15 counties following severe weather which affected areas throughout upstate New York on July 15 and 16. The counties included in the emergency declaration request are, “We […]
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