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Holes-in-one for Central New York golfers (as of August 23)
Here’s a list of holes-in-ones through August 23 and other accomplishments by Central New York golfers:. Tim Slavik, Aug. 18, on the 136-yard No. 17 hole at Foxfire using a pitching wedge. Witnessed by Ben Slavik. Mike Fischer, Aug. 18, on the 130-yard No. 7 hole at McConnellsville using...
New York DMV Launches New User Friendly Website
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the launch of a new and improved website designed to be more user-friendly regarding customer service. If you've ever had to deal with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) website in the past you are well aware that oftentimes it wasn't the easiest website to find what you were looking for and sometimes the customer service would be what some would call "lacking".
$646 Million Investment to Transform New York’s Health Care Workforce
Paving the Way for Future Health Care Professionals. New York has announced a transformative initiative for its health care sector, allocating up to $646 million over the next three years to the Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program. This program, supported by Workforce Investment Organizations (WIOs) such as 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds, Iroquois Healthcare Association, and the Finger Lakes Performing Provider System, aims to recruit and train thousands of new health, mental health, and social care workers. This investment will address critical workforce shortages and enhance career advancement opportunities for existing professionals across the state.
New York State Fair using reverse ATMs
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — We’ve got an important reminder for fairgoers…it’s cashless. That includes parking. The cash flow at the fair is low and now you know. “We have our reverse ATMS here at the main gate. We have two of them. What people can do is with the minimum of $10 cash, they can put their money in,” said Julie LaFave, New York State Fair Director.
New York gets ‘historic’ $12B in federal funds for tunnel project
(The Center Square) — New York is getting $12 billion in federal funding to help build a long-delayed second tunnel beneath the Hudson River in what officials are touting as the largest rail construction grant in U.S. history. The Gateway Development Commission announced on Monday that it had signed...
Lost Older Adults Attacked By Bees Hiking In Upstate New York
The day got much worse for lost hikers in the Hudson Valley when they were "swarmed" and "stung" by bees. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation detailed to Hudson Valley Post what happened in the DEC's latest "DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review." Wilderness Rescue: Hamlet of...
Shootings Down Across New York, Most In These 5 Communities
Newly released data shows shootings have dramatically decreased across New York. One part of the Hudson Valley leads the state. Shootings are down in many parts of New York State, according to top New York officials. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul proudly announced shooting incidents across the state are down...
10 Hospitals In New York State Recognized As Best In America
Ten New York hospitals, including three in the Hudson Valley, were recognized as the best in the nation. Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck is being praised for the quality of its patient care. Northern Dutchess Hospital In Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Among Best In The Nation. The Centers for Medicare and...
Cayuga County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, Aug. 10-23
A house in Owasco that sold for $619,900 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Cayuga County between Aug. 10 and Aug. 23. In total, 17 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past two weeks, with an average price of $216,598. The average price per square foot was $126.
Lakers Ready for Battle with Syracuse
Carpe D1em : The Lakers officially made their Division I debut last week when they kicked off the season with trips to Pittsburgh to face to Duquesne and to Niagara Falls to play Niagara. Mercyhurst dropped their first Division I match against Duquesne 6-2, but Freshmen Rosie Bandura and Annaliese Black scored their first collegiate goals. The Lakers also fell in their matchup against Niagara, but Senior Kate Costantini and Graduate Student Chelsea Radicia combined to make 11 saves in the 2-0 loss. Lakers Leaders: Bandura and Black still have the lone goals of the 2024 season, but the offense...
Student journalists get hands-on education covering DNC in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Some students from Syracuse University in New York got the opportunity of a lifetime this past week. They came to Chicago to report for newspapers and television outlets that couldn't send anyone to cover the Democratic National Convention.CBS News Chicago tagged along with the students who said the experience was a very big deal for them.Joel Kaplan, an associate dean for graduate studies at Syracuse, was leading the way for his political reporting class at the Newhouse School of Public Communications to get the scoop at the DNC."This is like a preview of political reporting, so I...
TNIAAM Reacts: Syracuse Orange football is one week away
We are one week away from Syracuse Orange football and this week’s survey was focused on the start of the Fran Brown era. We wanted to see what your plans were for the Ohio game and most of you will be tuned in from home (and likely in the game thread). Shout out to the Georgetown fans who said they wouldn’t be watching, we appreciate your input too.
Beautiful weekend for the Fair!
After a beautiful Friday with sunshine and temperatures in the low 80's, expect more of the same this weekend!. Another mostly sunny day with temperatures climbing into the low 80s with now chance of rain!. We can thank a dominant high-pressure system across the northeast shielding central New York from...
Backyard Poets Society: Syracuse writers meet up for intimate, impromptu outdoor readings
When Liz Bowen moved to Syracuse in April 2023, she didn’t know anyone. So when a friend reached out about where to do a book reading, she suggested her yard. “It’s hard moving to a new place and not knowing anybody,” said Bowen, 34, a poet and assistant professor of bioethics and humanities at SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Syracuse officially orders bar to close after 2 murders; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Aug. 23)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 79; Low: 58. Perfect fair weather, plenty of sunshine. 5-day forecast. Day 2 highlights at the New York State Fair included the Palomino and quarter horse competition at the coliseum. More than 53,000 people passed through the gates Thursday, up from the same day the last two years. (Dennis Nett photo)
Syracuse men’s soccer opens the season with shutout win
HAMILTON, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – The 25th-ranked Syracuse men’s soccer team opened the 2024 season with a 1-0 road win at Colgate on Thursday night. Chimere Omeze broke a scoreless game, striking for the only goal of the game with 2 minutes and 37 seconds to play. SU keeper Tomas Hut posted the shutout, finishing with […]
The Salt Potatoes are taking over NBT Bank Stadium and that means freebies for you
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s time to get salty. The Syracuse Mets have transformed NBT Bank Stadium into Tater Town because it’s Salt Potato Power Move Weekend. That means the team will be taking the field as the Syracuse Salt Potatoes during Friday and Saturday night’s games.
Warning: ‘Do Not Touch’ These Venomous New York Caterpillars
An eagle-eyed Hudson Valley hiker recently spotted one of the coolest caterpillars in New York State... then came the warnings. Caterpillars can be a touchy subject in New York. From the spongy moth caterpillar catastrophe earlier in the summer to the fickle weather predictions of the woolly bear caterpillar, these little insects can cause quite a fuss. Some, however, can be dangerous.
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