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Free Overdose Awareness Week Event Today In Western New York
International Overdose Awareness Day is coming up on August 31st but today Spectrum Health and Human Services will hold their fourth annual "Not One More: Stand Together to End Overdose" event. READ MORE: HERE IS WHAT THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC IS PREDICTING FOR THE 2024-25 WINTER SEASON IN NEW YORK.
NY Education Department seeking input on diploma changes
Albany, N.Y. — The state Education Department is looking for input on plans to potentially change high school diploma requirements. The department has set up a “ThoughtExchange” at https://bit.ly/3jkq4sk to take comments regarding a proposal to change Regents requirements. The deadline to participate is Oct. 6. The...
National Grid faces statewide protests following rate hike ask
National Grid is asking for its biggest rate hike in several decades. Now, the utility is getting pushback from protests across the state, including central New York. Protesters took to the streets in front of the Syracuse National Grid offices opposing rate hikes in favor of legislation that addresses energy affordability and climate change. Ethan Gormley of Citizen Action of New York organized the protest, which he said is two-pronged.
Oswego wanted to be ‘ahead of the curve’ on public homelessness. So the city criminalized it.
The Oswego Common Council this month banned residents from sleeping in public spaces and effectively criminalized homelessness, advocates say. Oswego’s new law, approved Aug. 14, banned setting up encampments, sleeping in vehicles, or creating makeshift, temporary lodging in public parks, playgrounds, and streets. The law also closed city parks...
Oswego Honors Vietnam Veterans with Long-Overdue Recognition at Fort Ontario
(WNY News Now) – In a heartfelt ceremony at the Historic Fort Ontario, 30 Vietnam Veterans finally received the recognition they deserved, as Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) presented them with commemorative lapel pins. Last week, Oswego, New York, became the site of a significant moment in history as Congresswoman...
Stand-up comedian returning to Central NY for hometown shows with viral comic
Stand-up comedian Dan Frigolette is returning to Central New York for some hometown laughs. The Baldwinsville native and Syracuse University alumnus will perform at the Kallet Theater in Pulaski on Sept. 12 and Sharkey’s Bar and Grill in Liverpool on Sept. 13. Both shows will begin at 8 p.m. and feature viral comic Napoleon Emill, whose “Florida Man” bits have nearly 100,000 views on Instagram.
Company news: Oswego Hospital appoints Dr. Michael Alcasid and Dr. David Bass as 2024-25 leaders
The medical staff at Oswego Hospital recently appointed new leadership for 2024-2025. Dr. Michael Alcasid was appointed president. For the past 26 years, Dr. Alcasid has worked at Oswego Hospital. In 1998 he started as a staff physician while also working as a primary care physician for Oswego County Opportunities. In 2008 he transitioned to being a hospitalist, a position he’s held ever since. Dr. Alcasid has held various leadership positions. As the newly elected president of the medical staff, he will also serve as chair of the medical executive committee and as a member of the Oswego Health board of directors. In this role, he is responsible for communicating and representing the opinions and concerns of the medical staff and its members on organizational and specific matters affecting hospital operations to the board. He will also oversee compliance on the part of the medical staff with the procedural safeguards and rights of its members in all stages of the hospital’s credentialing process.
First group in line for the Megan Moroney concert arrived at the Fairgrounds at 5:30 a.m.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — At dawn, a mother-daughter duo — and a few others — headed to the New York State Fairgrounds to claim their spot in line for a concert at dusk. Mother Karen Race and daughter Brynn Race closed up their Brewerton business for the day so they could camp out for the […]
Wanted Man Shockingly Found Walking On New York State Thruway
A man wanted by police in Upstate New York was arrested after he was found walking on the New York State Thruway. On Saturday, New York State Police responded to a reported pedestrian walking along I-90 (New York State Thruway) in the town of Salina, Onondaga County. Syracuse Man Found...
Flooring and other contractors included in 35 new businesses in Central NY
County Clerk offices in Onondaga, Cayuga and Madison counties registered 35 new businesses during the week of Aug. 19 through 23. A flooring business, concrete landscaper and several other contractors were included in the listings. Two corporations registered in Cayuga County and one in Madison County. If you purchase a...
Onondaga County seeks private cash for aquarium as cost exceeds $85 million target
Syracuse, N.Y. – The Onondaga County aquarium is likely to cost more to build than the long-promised amount of $85 million, according to County Executive Ryan McMahon. County officials this week issued a revised request for construction bids in hopes of keeping the cost under control. The initial general...
Fallen Law Enforcement Officer ceremony at Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — As part of Law Enforcement Day at the New York State Fair, a ceremony honoring the fallen Law Enforcement heroes was held. The ceremony took place at the Veterans Memorial in front of the Horticulture Building. Among the officers honored were Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen and Lieutenant Michael Hoosock from […]
Are permits for home building picking up in Onondaga County? See new numbers
Syracuse, N.Y. — Building permits issued for all types of housing units in Onondaga County were higher in the first half of 2024 than they were in the same period of 2023, according to census data. But even if 2024′s higher numbers continue for the rest of the year,...
Syracuse.com’s football coaches poll: Which Section III players are best at firing up their team?
Cicero, N.Y. — Sometimes a football team needs a spark that can’t be provided on the field. Sometimes that spark comes in the form of a fired-up speech to rally the team and get everyone on the same page. If you purchase a product or register for an...
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