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New Findings on SUNY Price Hikes, Graduation Rates In The Last 10 Years
The surging cost of attending college in the United States is something on many young people's minds. Many in New York opt for SUNY institutions to cut costs while still getting their degrees. While SUNY tuition often provides less of a financial burden, the cost of attending has only increased...
Roar! NYS Fair bringing back free dinosaur experience for entire 13-day run
The New York State Fair is bringing back the Dinosaur Exhibition for some jurassic fun. The interactive, educational experience featuring 60 true-to-life-size, prehistoric, life-like dinosaurs will be at the 2024 NYS Fair for its entire 13-day run. The family-friendly exhibit will be free with admission to the Fair, which runs from Aug. 23 to Sept. 2.
NY weather update: Damaging winds forecast with thunderstorms to hit Lewis and Oswego counties Monday
On Monday at 7:20 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 8:15 p.m. for Lewis and Oswego counties. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 70 mph. "At 7:20 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Redfield, or 16 miles north...
Flash flood warning issued for parts of upstate NY
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a flash flood warning for parts of Western New York as storms roll into the area from the Midwest. The flash flood warning is in effect until 8:15 p.m. for:. East central Erie County. Southern Genesee County. Northwestern Wyoming County. The Weather...
'It was shocking': Vermont community torn apart by devastating floods
PLAINFIELD, Vt. — In only a few days, multiple devastating floods have hit the Vermont area. Now, towns and cities across Vermont and New York are leftpicking up the pieces, according to NBC5, WMTW's sister station in Burlington. Plainfield, Vermont, is one community that was ripped apart by the...
Babies R Us returning with 2 Syracuse locations, 25 across NY state
Babies R Us is back, baby. Kohl’s has announced 25 locations in New York state where Babies R Us shops will open up within the department stores later this year. Two will be located in the Syracuse area, inside Kohl’s stores at 100 Towne Drive in Fayetteville and at 3827 State Route 31 in Clay.
Tioga Downs Celebrates Oldest Active Player At 105 Years Old
Over at Tioga Downs on Monday, the casino and resort held a birthday celebration for their oldest active player. Ruth Furman just turned 105 years old this month making her the casino's oldest active player. According to her family, Ruth goes to the casino once a week with her cousin...
NY weather update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds and nickel-sized hail in New York Monday
On Monday at 5:20 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning valid until 5:45 p.m. for Cayuga, Ontario, Oswego and Wayne counties. The storms could bring wind gusts of up to 70 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches). "At 5:20 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located...
Nassau County’s latest trans athlete ban draws lawsuits from AG, civil rights group
The New York attorney general and the New York Civil Liberties Union have sued a county on Long Island over its latest attempt to ban transgender females from playing on women’s sports teams at county facilities. The separate lawsuits were filed Monday. They came on the same day Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, signed the policy into law, and months after a judge blocked a similar rule Blakeman put in place through an executive order. Both cases argue the ban violates state anti-discrimination laws. Blakeman said he was disappointed to learn of the lawsuits.
New Findings on SUNY Price Hikes, Graduation Rates In The Last 10 Years
The surging cost of attending college in the United States is something on many young people's minds. Many in New York opt for SUNY institutions to cut costs while still getting their degrees. While SUNY tuition often provides less of a financial burden, the cost of attending has only increased...
Meteorology professor discusses tornadoes in Western New York
Four tornadoes — two in Erie County, one in Chautauqua County and one in Genesee County — touched down in Western New York, according to the National Weather Service in Buffalo. The strongest of those, an EF-2 that touched down in the Town of Eden, reached wind speeds of up to 115 mph and caused the “total destruction” of “multiple” buildings. A state of emergency was declared in Eden, and the town is still recovering.
N.Y. weather: It will feel like it’s 100-105 degrees; storm formation approaching
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Islanders should brace for several days of intense heat before getting a reprieve at the end of the week, according to a forecaster. AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tom Kines told the Advance/SILive.com that more desirable weather will be seen on Friday. “It looks like on Monday...
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