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Tuesday Forecast: Potential Strong Storms Later Today
Good morning! A round of thunderstorms rolled through CNY yesterday evening, and we’re expecting a similar weather pattern a little earlier in the day today. Another day of highs in the upper 80s and feels-like temps in the 90s with tropical humidity. Relief would come from a line of storms that will produce heavy rain and strong, potentially damaging winds.
‘90s rock band to perform in Central NY after releasing first new album in 15 years
The Black Crowes are coming to Central New York to celebrate the first new album in 15 years. The ‘90s rock band will perform at the Event Center at Turning Stone in Verona, N.Y., on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. No opening act has been named for the concert, which begins at 8 p.m.
More than 1,000 without power in Syracuse suburbs as storms blow through
Syracuse, N.Y. — More than 1,000 people were without power near Syracuse after storms blew through the region Monday evening. The outages were concentrated in the northern suburban towns of Clay and Salina, according to National Grid’s website. Power was expected to be restored to the 1,290 affected customers around 10:30 p.m. Monday.
Syracuse seeks new housing at site where restaurant operated for nearly a century
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse officials are trying to bring housing to the site of a once-iconic South Side Syracuse restaurant. Mayor Ben Walsh’s administration plans to seek proposals for redevelopment of the former Cafe Garzone at 2426 South Ave. The family-owned restaurant operated there from 1921 through 2010. The city seized it in 2014 due to more than $76,000 in back taxes and late fees that hadn’t been paid since 2006.
Syracuse women’s basketball: two former Orange earn roster spots for 2024 Olympics
A pair of memorable Syracuse Orange women’s basketball players are heading off to Paris to compete in the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Former center Kayla Alexander and former guard Alexis Peterson officially earned roster spots to compete for the Canadian and German national teams, respectively. Alexander and Peterson both evolved into two of arguably the best players in Syracuse women’s basketball history during the 2010s. Now, they’re off to compete along with their respective teams this summer at the Olympics.
Fire damages Paladino’s Cicero Pizza as contractor tries to remove bees, firefighters say
Update 2:48 p.m.: Paladino’s Cicero Pizza will open Tuesday, according to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook account. The restaurant has been cleared by Cicero codes office and inspected by the Onondaga County Board of Health, it said in the post. Original story:. Cicero, N.Y. — A local...
U.S. News & World Report names Stony Brook University Hospital among Best Hospitals in New York
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as a 2024-25 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranking in the top 15 in the state. SBUH climbed to a No. 12 ranking overall in New York State out of more than 153 hospitals statewide, up from No. 13 in the state last year. In addition to ranking in the top 8% overall in New York State, SBUH also rated high performing in 5 adult specialties nationwide, including Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Urology and Pulmonology & Lung Surgery. The announcement was made in a press release on July 16.
Leor Kweller, former defendant in Colonial case, files Notice of Claim alleging civil rights violations
Last summer, a Broome County judge dismissed all criminal charges against Leor Kweller, whose 2022 arrest in connection with an alleged sexual assault shook the Binghamton community. Now, Kweller and his legal team have filed a Notice of Claim, a document that is a prerequisite to initiating civil claims against...
Supermarket Chain With 400 Stores Closing Many New York Locations
Another popular supermarket in New York State has confirmed massive closures. Stop & Shop just confirmed plans to close 32 stores by the end of 2024. The company confirmed the upcoming closures, which include a number of locations in New York State as well as the Hudson Valley. Below are...
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...
See Crazy Photos & Video of Hurricane Like Weather in New York
The good news is there were no confirmed tornadoes that touched in Central New York. The bad news is strong winds blew down trees, power lines and left thousands without power. A little further West, Mother Nature pounded Canandaigua, New York with what looks more like a hurricane than a...
NY weather update: Air quality alert for part of New York until Tuesday night
An updated air quality alert was issued in effect until 11 p.m. for Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens as well as Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties. "The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties: New...
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.
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