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Hochul requests federal emergency declaration to support severe storm recovery
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Saturday, July 20, Governor Hochul announced a request for a federal Emergency Declaration from President Biden to support response and recovery operations in 15 counties following severe weather which affected areas throughout upstate New York on July 15 and 16. The counties included in the emergency declaration request are, “We […]
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #8, WR Zeed Haynes
It’s time to start preparing for the 2024 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces to kick off the Fran Brown Era. Name: Yazeed Haynes. Position: Wide Receiver.
Syracuse Orange Football: Player Development Should Come First
Not since the days of Paul Pasqualoni has the Syracuse Orange had a coach with a winning record. From Greg Robinson (.213) to Doug Marrone (.500), to Scott Schaffer (.378), to Dino Babers (.476) no coach has proved they can turn Syracuse into a consistent competitor. The Orange have found it tough to find a coach whose tenure lasts more than ~3.5 years and this season they’ll be starting over with new head coach Fran Brown.
Syracuse’s QB Room Gets More Interesting With New Face
There’s no debating who will be under center for SU’s first matchup of the year on August 31st against Ohio, that will be Ohio State transfer Kyle McCord barring injury. Behind him though, things get a lot more interesting for who will be the second guy called off the bench if needed. Last season, it was Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, who when called upon didn’t give Orange fans any hope for the future. But a new face has entered the room who can compete for that spot. That being, Florida Atlantic transfer Michael Johnson Jr.
Ithaca, Cortland County sees job growth since June ’23
ALBANY, NY (CortacaToday) — Jobs are on the rise in the Southern Tier. According to new data from the New York Department of Labor, Ithaca had roughly 57,700 jobs in June 2023. That’s increased to about 58,500, equating to a gain of 0.8%. Cortland County also saw an...
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Check out the 7 out-of-town teams heading to Staten Island
The Little Leaguers are coming. Staten Island is gearing up to host the New York State 12-year-old All-Star Baseball Tournament, which means that seven teams are heading to the borough to join local representative South Shore LL this weekend. South Shore captured the District 24 and Section 3 South crowns -- but you’re probably less familiar with the other seven teams, each of which also captured a district and sectional crown to get here.
Leon Bailey wins five including feature at Vernon Downs
VERNON — Leading driver Leon Bailey drove five winners on the card including a win in the $7,500 featured trot with War Of Will on Saturday night at Vernon Downs. Galactic Storm (Truman Gale) led to the quarter in :28.1. Rock Solid Express (John MacDonald) took control heading down the backstretch and was first to the half in :57.4. Northern Rein (Josh Kinney) was first to make a move going first-up heading around the final turn. Galactic Storm was first to three-quarters in 1:26.4.
We all saw it coming’: WNY community weighs in on Biden withdrawal from election
President Joe Biden announced that he will not be seeking a second term as president of the United States – Western New York neighbors are sharing their opinions with 7 News. Tell us what you think?
U.S. Government Issues Warning About New York Drinking Water
Top U.S. officials have issued a stern warning about drinking water. As someone who grew up in the City of Newburgh, a warning about drinking water is always scary. In May 2016, City of Newburgh residents learned their drinking water supply was contaminated with the man-made chemical Perfluorooctane Sulfonate, which is also called PFOS.
N.Y. Lottery: Powerball winner brings home third-place prize worth $50,000
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — It may not be the jackpot, but who would turn down a third-place prize from a Powerball ticket?. A customer who purchased a Powerball lottery from Brooklyn’s A&T Grocery Inc., which can be found at 2906-2908 Stillwell Ave., will be going home $50,000 richer. Now...
New York Awards $25 Million to Life Science Startups and Researchers
The New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund has awarded over $25 million to 11 startups and 16 academic institutions. This funding supports research and commercialization of innovations addressing infectious disease threats, including COVID-19. $3 Million for Rapid Diagnostics and Surveillance. The third round of the Biodefense Commercialization Fund has approved...
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