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$500 Million Investment to Benefit Central NY Communities
The Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund, part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development (ESD), will begin accepting Letters of Intent on August 15. This $500 million fund is designed to boost Micron's $100 billion investment in New York, expected to create nearly 50,000 jobs in Central New York.
Blade collapse, N.Y. launch and N.J. research show uneven progress of offshore wind projects
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Three events Wednesday highlighted the uneven progress of the offshore wind industry in the Northeast, including the start of a major project in New York, research aimed at preventing environmental damage in New Jersey, and a temporary shutdown of a wind farm in Massachusetts after a broken turbine blade washed ashore on a famous beach.
Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
(FORT COLLINS, CO) Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently published research found. And children in families with low economic resources are particularly at risk.
Discrimination Lawsuit Against N.Y. City Official Can't Be Totally Sealed at Plaintiff's Behest
From Doe v. City of New York, decided today by Judge Gregory Woods (S.D.N.Y.):. One distinguishing facet of the American legal system is its commitment to public access to the trial process. This legacy of "open justice" is as old as America itself. The plaintiff in this action asks that the Court deviate from that legacy and to permit her to litigate her case under seal in complete secrecy. Because the plaintiff has not overcome the strong presumption to public access that attaches to judicial documents—including her complaint and the existence of the case itself—her motion to seal the case is DENIED….
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
On Friday, July 19th, Microsoft experienced a global outage. Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 apps were hit by widespread outages early Friday. Thousands of flights and train services were canceled globally, including more than 1,000 in the U.S., and there were disruptions to many other public and retail services.
Which food services passed or failed their health inspection: June 30 – July 6
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Onondaga County Health Department released its inspection reports for restaurants checked from June 30 through July 6. One food service received an unsatisfactory on their inspection:. Jamaka Flavor – 415 East Washington Street, Syracuse. Jamaka Flavor. This restaurant received 10 violations, with none...
Onondaga County will dump raw sewage into Ley Creek for days to fix leaking line
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Onondaga County will discharge raw sewage into Bear Trap and Ley creeks for up to a week as it repairs a leaking high-pressure sewer line. Work on what’s called the Ley Creek force main pipe will begin Monday. The 42-inch-diameter pipe has been leaking since June 6 where it crosses Onondaga Creek, just a few hundred feet from where the creek empties into Onondaga Lake. The line runs alongside the CSX Railroad bridge over the creek.
‘Don’t Make My Brown Eyes Blue’ singer Crystal Gayle to perform at the Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The next performance announcement for the New York State Fair takes fans way back. Brenda Gail Webb, also known as Crystal Gayle, has been scheduled to play Chevy Court on August 28 at 1 p.m. Gayle released her first single, “I’ve Cried the Blue Right Out of My Eyes,” written by her sister […]
Tragic Homicide in Syracuse: Suspect Surrenders
(WNY News Now) – Syracuse, NY – A brutal homicide in Syracuse has left the community in shock as details of the investigation unfold. On July 15, 2024, at approximately 7:22 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers responded to 103 Riverdale Dr., Apt. 1, for a status check. Upon arrival, they discovered Kevin Works, born March 6, 1962, suffering from apparent injuries inflicted by a cutting instrument. Despite immediate medical attention from AMR paramedics, Works was pronounced dead at the scene.
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