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Why haven’t we seen as much wildfire smoke as we did last year?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — During the summer of 2023, Rochester and much of the east coast of North America was bathed in wildfire smoke and saw huge reductions in air quality on multiple occasions. This year outside of some hazy skies and some light air quality issues only affecting those most sensitive to it, there […]
Another Major Heat Wave to Scorch Central New York Next Week
Get ready to get blasted by scorching temperatures and uncomfortable humidity because some of the hottest temperatures of the summer are around the corner. The National Weather Service confirmed Central New York will bake again with the fourth heat wave of the summer arriving early next week. Currently, they're calling for temperatures to be back in the 90s, courtesy of all the hot air blowing in from the western part of the country.
8 years later, fight continues to get "Kyra's Law" passed in N.Y.
MANHASSET, N.Y. -- It has been eight years since a little Long Island girl died at the hands of her own father.Since then, her mother has worked to save other families from a similar fate.But the question many are asking is why hasn't her bill become law yet?Kyra Franchetti's tragic story Kyra Franchetti of Manhasset was shot and killed as she slept by her abusive father during a court-ordered visitation. He then doused the home with gasoline in what was determined to be a murder-suicide.Pain was etched on the faces of parents, their children, and community leaders as they sent a...
Trump tells New York appeals court to toss $454 million fraud judgment
Former President Donald Trump filed a brief on Monday calling on an appeals court to toss a judgment that forces him to pay roughly $454 million to the state of New York. Trump’s attorneys filed paperwork before New York’s Appellate Division on Monday, calling the judgment against him an “unauthorized, unprecedented power-grab” by state Attorney […]
Amazon debuts electric delivery vehicles in Syracuse
SYRACUSE N.Y. — Amazon, in partnership with Rivian, has soft-launched new electric delivery vehicles in the Syracuse area. There are now more than 35 electric delivery vehicles on the road in the region. The rollout is a part of Amazon's commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The initiative first began in Syracuse with the opening of a delivery station in 2021, which can hold up to 200 electric vehicles.
Syracuse Mets offense quiet in 6-2 loss to Buffalo
Buffalo, NY –The Syracuse Mets didn’t get the offensive machine cranked up on Wednesday afternoon, dropping a 6-2 decision to the Buffalo Bisons on a warm afternoon in Western New York. The Mets had just six hits and eight total baserunners in the game. The Bisons have now won the first two games in the weeklong, six-game series.
Syracuse Ukrainian Festival returns with authentic cuisine, performances and special beer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The free two-day Syracuse Ukrainian Festival returns Friday at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church this weekend. The festival is an excellent opportunity to learn about Ukrainian culture and enjoy a fun-filled weekend with friends and family. Come enjoy traditional Ukrainian dishes, such as pyrohy...
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #4, DL Dion Wilson Jr.
It’s time to start preparing for the 2024 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces to kick off the Fran Brown Era. Name: Dion Wilson Jr. Position: Defensive...
Ph.D. Student Focused on Social Aspects of Science and Technology
Yigang Qin G’28 is a first-year Ph.D. student studying Information Science and Technology. He is studying the implications of contemporary information technologies on social interactions and organizational dynamics. Yigang Qin was an undergraduate student in Hong Kong studying computer science and Chinese literature when his interests expanded. He soon...
New brand-name hotel proposed in northern Onondaga County
A developer is proposing to build a new four-story Marriott hotel in Clay on the same site where the Townplace Suites now operates. North Syracuse Lodging Group LLC wants to build the 162-room hotel at 8505 Pepperidge Way, off Carling Road in Clay. If you purchase a product or register...
Town of Manlius board votes no to $2.8 million land purchase for new town hall
MANLIUS, N.Y. — At Wednesday night’s town board meeting, the Town of Manlius said no to the $2.8 million purchase of land for a new town hall building. After pushback from community members, the board says they understand their concerns. It was an incredibly packed board room, filled...
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