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Funding to address physician diversity in New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald joined leaders from the Associated Medical Schools of New York Friday to announce more than $4.5 million in state funding to increase diversity among physicians. “Quite frankly we need to have more people in health care who represent different points of view. Healthcare […]
NYers Urged To Protect Themselves From Life-Threatening Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: Hochul
In an announcement on Friday, Aug. 30, Hochul said those who venture outside during the holiday weekend should do so while taking steps to prevent mosquito bites, as cases of diseases caused by the pesky bugs are on the rise. "We want people to get outside this Labor Day weekend...
‘A 5-alarm fire’: Overdose Awareness Day prompts pleas for action as someone dies every 3 hours in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In connection with International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, advocacy groups are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase access to resources, funding and other support for emergency efforts to save people poisoned by fentanyl and other opioids. District Attorney Michael E. McMahon,...
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
Courts graduate largest-ever officer class
Courthouses in Queens and throughout the city will likely soon see a much-needed increase in their court officer ranks after the state’s court system says it just recently graduated its largest and most diverse group of officer candidates ever. Officials with the Unified Court System announced on Wednesday that...
Big Fish Summer – Wyatt Lawrence’s Rainbow Trout on Skaneateles Lake
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time for the next 18 Sports Big Fish Summer entry. Congratulations to 9-year-old Wyatt Lawrence, who caught this great 24.25 inch Rainbow Trout, while fishing on Skaneateles Lake. Big Fish Summer is sponsored by Valley Wholesale Bait and Tackle in Beaver Dams. If you’d like to submit a big fish […]
NYS Fair Love Stories: He rescued her from a swamp in 1983, she married him on the Fairgrounds
We asked for some of the greatest New York State Fair love stories, and you delivered. We continue our series of true love found at the State Fair with this story about former Post-Standard columnist, Robert Haggart, who married the young lady he rescued from swamps around the Fairgrounds in 1983.
Washington County Fair gets underway
MARIETTA — The Washington County Fair kicks off Saturday and runs through Tuesday at the fairgrounds in Marietta. On Friday, competitors from across the region brought their animals in to show at the fair. Animal showing is a tradition among the competitors. The Bohlin family competes every year, and...
Rome Elks Lodge 96 Reopens Following Devastating Tornado
ROME, N.Y. -- Following the devastating tornado that struck Rome on July 16th, life for many Rome residents became anything but normal. On Saturday, one more step towards normalcy was taken as the Rome Elks Lodge 96 reopened for business. Located on West Liberty Street, the lodge sustained damage to...
Oneida County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, Aug. 24-30
A house in New Hartford that sold for $725,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Oneida County in the past week. In total, 32 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $264,998, or $161 per square foot.
Syracuse Basketball: 'Cuse 2024-25 roster is much more experienced than a season ago
In slightly more than two months, Syracuse basketball will embark on its 2024-25 season, as the Orange aims to get back to the NCAA Tournament following a three-year absence. In 2024-25, head coach Adrian Autry and his top-flight staff will possess a roster that is much more experienced than a season ago, when the 'Cuse went 20-12 overall and won at least 20 regular-season games for the first time in a decade.
CNY Inspirations: Seeking the ‘common good’
This feature is coordinated by The Post-Standard/Syracuse.com and InterFaith Works of CNY. Follow this theme and author posted Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Entering the height of this political season may animate or depress our spirits. Can we keep a healthy spiritual outlook in the midst of all of this? For me, I turn to the notion of the “common good.” Since antiquity, that describes the simple desire for freedom, safety, and dignity, but the particulars have been argued forever.
Acuña's three hits not enough in Syracuse Mets 8-4 loss to Lehigh Valley
Allentown, PA -The Syracuse Mets missed opportunities on Saturday night inan 8-4 loss to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Coca-Cola Park. The Mets left 11runners on base in the game and went 1-for-14 with runners in scoring position. Lehigh Valley (62-65, 28-26) opened the scoringin the bottom of the first...
IronPigs jump out to early lead and use the long ball to ambush Syracuse
ALLENTOWN - Buddy Kennedy and David Dahl each homered and drove in three runs as the IronPigs defeated Syracuse 8-4 on Saturday at Coca-Cola Park. Lehigh Valley jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first as the first four runners reached base - bookended by Cal Stevenson's leadoff home run and Kennedy's three-run blast.
Volleyball Drops A Pair To Oswego And William Smith
Geneva, NY- The Knights dropped two tough games on Saturday, losing 3-0 to Oswego and 3-0 to tournament host William Smith College. They now sit at 0-3 on the season. Geneseo came out strong against Oswego, going point for point through all three sets. The Knights notched 12 kills in the first set, hitting a .360.
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