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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...
Remote patient monitoring reduces blood pressure for patients in New York State
Hypertension, the most prevalent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, affects 1.39 billion adults worldwide and has a 46% uncontrolled rate. That poses a substantial burden for hospitals and health systems – and necessitates a paradigm shift in management strategies, clinicians say. THE PROBLEM. Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to recurrent...
Heat advisory, air quality alert issued for Lower Hudson Valley. See when
A heat advisory is in effect for the Lower Hudson Valley from Monday to Tuesday, the second heat wave to hit the area this month. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Lower Hudson Valley from noon Monday, July 15, to 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 16. An air quality alert has also been issued from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday.
Severe thunderstorms move through WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — An area of severe thunderstorms moving through Western New York with potentially damaging winds of 60 mph and large hail possible into the early evening. Already several reports of inch size hail in places such as Kenmore and North Buffalo from these storms this afternoon, also half dollar size hail reported in North Buffalo as well.
Baldwinsville Police looking for pair who vandalized high school
BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Baldwinsville police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two males who broke into and vandalized Baker High School. Police say the two broke in around 11:45 p.m. on June 28, where they vandalized school property and stole items. Anyone with information on...
SUNY Potsdam Alumni Honor Carol Dumka ’75 with Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award
Carol Dumka ’75 of Liverpool, N.Y., Honored with 2024 Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award from SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association. The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Carol Dumka ’74 of Liverpool, N.Y., with the Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award during Reunion 2024. The Donald L. Tompkins...
New York Customers Frustrated Over Sam’s Club Expensive New Rule
Social media is an outlet where users can come together to learn and communicate with one another. More than ever, we scroll online to see our favorite stores and their deals, keep in contact with family and friends and get informed. As for Sam's Club, their customers have been sharing...
New York State Police Seek Your Help Identifying These 2, Accused of Stealing From an Upstate Farm Stand
Take the road less traveled. Sure the New York State Thruway will get you from point A to point B quickly but think of all you will miss along the way. The small town charm of Main Street or perhaps the roadside farm stand where you can buy fresh goods from local farmers. Just don't be these guys.
NRA corruption trial to enter second phase
The second phase of the National Rifle Association (NRA)’s corruption trial in New York, where a judge will determine whether ex-leadership should face any nonmonetary penalties for misspending the prominent gun rights organization’s money, is set to begin Monday. Earlier this year, a jury found longtime NRA head Wayne LaPierre squandered millions of dollars of…
New $6 million fund will try to turn Upstate Medical University’s ideas into new businesses
Leaders in Syracuse’s biotechnology space, along with local and state representatives, celebrated a first-of-its-kind venture capital fund for medical and life science innovations at the CNY Biotech Accelerator on Monday. A crowd including Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr., Empire State Development President Hope Knight...
Educators awarded by New York Association of Agricultural Educators
CAZENOVIA — Local agricultural educators Mandi Millen and Dr. Jan Woodworth were recently recognized at the New York Association of Agricultural Educators (NYAAE) Professional Development Conference in Auburn. During the June 16 awards banquet, both teachers received “Years of Service Awards” for their longtime leadership and service in agricultural...
New York Republicans condemn Biden, Democrats over Trump assassination attempt
Amid stepped-up security along Fifth Avenue, police officers watched the cars and the entrances to Trump Tower as supporters of the former president gathered on the sidewalk with bright red hats and draped in American flags.Public acts of defiance as several of New York's Republican politicians condemned Saturday's shooting and the rhetoric from Democrats they believe inspired it."When you convince people that someone is evil, there's going to be some maniac who wants to rid the world of evil," Andrew Lanza, R-NYS Senate, said.But by mid-afternoon, the gunman's motives remained a mystery. Apart from the circumstances, there was no clear...
Syracuse Football: In new rankings, 'Cuse has two of the highest-rated 4-star commits
The Syracuse football three-member 2026 class is well-represented in the new ESPN 300 for this cycle. Not too long ago, ESPN refreshed its national rankings for the rising high school junior class. The Orange, currently, has two of the 15 highest-ranked verbal pledges in this updated set of ratings. Two...
Plank Road Park pickleball courts to open July 23
Plank Road Park is sporting some new pickleball and tennis courts and everyone is invited to the grand opening which will take place July 23 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the park, located at 5471 Mudmill Road in Brewerton. It’s an exciting time for the community, especially members of...
Syracuse firefighters battle late-night vacant house fire near Eastside neighborhodd
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Fire Department extinguished a vacant house fire on July 13 around 11:43 p.m. in the area of Lexington Avenue and Westcott Street, in the City’s Near Eastside Neighborhood. Firefighters arrived in the area a little more than two minutes later and began to...
Kristen Sharkey Has Been Promoted to Associate Head Coach of the Womens Basketball Program at Syracuse University
SYRACUSE - Kristen Sharkey who has been a member of Coach Felicia Legette-Jack's staff for the past decade at Syracuse and Buffalo, has been promoted to associate head coach at Syracuse University. Kristen played at Southern Regional High School under head coach Kathy Snyder. She graduated from Southern in 2010. Kristen had a great career as a player at Division 1 University at Buffalo. Sharkey scored 1,264 points and had 758 rebounds during her career and is 10th on Buffalo's all-time scoring list. She is tied for sixth in career games played at Buffalo and is fifth in free...
Phoenix Mercury Stars Get Crucial Injury Updates Before Clash With Sun
The Phoenix Mercury received crucial injury updates ahead of their clash with the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. Head coach Nate Tibbetts expressed optimism, telling Desert Wave Media, "We're leaning towards having everyone which would be great, besides the ones that are listed as out. They're gonna ...
Severe Weather And Tornado Risk In Western New York
Nasty weather is set to return to Western New York. The National Weather Service in Buffalo is warning of possible strong thunderstorms and a slight risk of tornados across the region. READ MORE: RECORD NUMBER OF TORNADO WARNINGS ISSUED IN WESTERN NEW YORK. It was just last Wednesday that four...
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