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Who are your picks for the Tully boys sports Mount Rushmore? (poll)
Syracuse, N.Y. — We’ve gathered an impressive list of nominations, now it’s your turn to help us decide who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Tully boys athletics. Syracuse.com’s high school sports staff launched the Mount Rushmore Project to highlight the top four male and top four female athletes of all time at high schools throughout Section III. Each summer, we will select high schools to be featured as part of the project.
Boonville resident involved in car v. school bus accident in Onondaga County
SALINA- A local resident was involved in a school bus accident this week in Onondaga County. It happened shortly before 8:30 a.m. Monday in the town of Salina, near the Orchard Estates apartments. According to investigation via the New York State Police, Flynn R. Hughes-Trombley, 25, of Syracuse, NY was...
New CNY Regional Market CEO ready to tackle financial, operational challenges
A veteran of government and not-for-profit operations in Onondaga County is marking his third week as head of the troubled Central New York Regional Market Authority. Bill Fisher previously worked behind the scenes as deputy county executive and as board chair at the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority. He says he’s focused on short-term financial and policy matters first, while also understanding changes in the food distribution business.
Tornado warning with quarter-sized hail issued for Onondaga County Tuesday
A tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 2:06 p.m. in effect until 2:30 p.m. for Onondaga County. Quarter-sized hail (1 inch) is forecast with the incoming storm. “At 2:06 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Jordan, or 8...
Homer FD praises teamwork in Monday fire
HOMER, NY (CortacaToday) – The Homer Fire Department is crediting teamwork in saving a home from being destroyed. Firefighters were called to a structure fire off Route 281 around 7:30 p.m. Monday. Responding Homer and Preble Fire units prevented the outbuilding blaze from spreading to an adjacent house. Nearly a dozen departments and other emergency agencies were on standby for mutual aid.
City appoints new DPW superintendent, finance director
The City of Cortland Common Council approved the appointments of a new department of public works superintendent and the director of administration and finance at Tuesday’s meeting. Michael J. Wiese has been appointed as the city’s new DPW superintendent. Wiese replaced Nic Dovi, who retired from the position on...
City police: Five individuals charged in connection to stolen motorcycles
Five individuals are facing charges in connection to stolen motorcycles, according to a report. The City of Cortland Police report stated that on May 3 (2024), the department began an investigation into two stolen motorcycles and the attempt to steal a third motorcycle from a location on Jefferson Road. According...
SUNY Cortland’s Erik Bitterbaum on leadership: Set the vision, hire top talent, find the resources
Erik Bitterbaum, Ph.D., has been president of the State University of New York at Cortland since before most of the college’s students were born. “A college campus is forever young,” says Bitterbaum, 71, appointed in 2003 and now the SUNY system’s second-longest serving president. He finds young people a source of energy and bemusement — as when they knock on the door to his campus residence at 2 in the morning to see if he’s awake.
You may be eligible for a free air conditioner in NY. Here's what you should know
Some New Yorkers may be eligible for a free air conditioner through New York's expanded Essential Plan program early next year. "As part of Governor Hochul's recently announced Extreme Heat Action Plan, the State's Essential Plan will add coverage for the purchase, delivery and installation of air conditioners for members with persistent asthma," the state Department of Health said. "While this program is currently under development, we intend to perform consumer and provider education and outreach so members know about the benefit."
NY declares state of emergency after tornado and storm damage. Here's what it means
A state of emergency has been declared for all of New York after several strong storms wreaked havoc across the state within the past week. Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement late Tuesday after the latest of the storms toppled church steeples and knocked out power for many residents in Rome. Nine tornadoes have been confirmed statewide so far as a result of the recent severe weather, with one of the most recent tearing through Canandaigua.
Survey Reveals Most Stressful Days And Times For New Yorkers
This comes as no big surprise to me but we are really stressed out. A recent survey by Voice Nation revealed the most stressful moments that workers in New York experience. They took a look into the craziest days of the week, the most nerve-wracking times of the day, and the most stress-filled month of the year, all for New York employees.
New York Shines Bright in the Olympic Medal Count
With the Olympic Games fast approaching and Team USA getting ready to show off their skills once again in Paris, New York stands out for its incredible contribution to the United States gold medal tally. While the excitement continues to build for the upcoming competition, let's shine the spotlight on...
Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $8 Million for Shoreline Restoration on Long Island
Governor Hochul today announced $7.7 million for shoreline restoration on Long Island. The investment will help to repair the eroded Baxter Beach shoreline in Port Washington. The erosion and loss of shoreline has led to substantial flooding, endangering communities and affecting plant and marine life. “Long Islanders understand how quickly...
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