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N.Y. Lottery: Powerball winner gets $50K with third prize ticket
One lucky Powerball winner scored $50,000 with a third-prize ticket sold in New York state. The New York Lottery announced the winning ticket sold for the Aug. 28 drawing matched four white balls and the red Powerball. It was sold at Shell Food Mart, located at 1160 Straight Path in West Babylon, N.Y.
Hochul urged to sign bill to post spending data
(The Center Square) — Gov. Kathy Hochul is being urged to put her signature on a proposal aimed at shining a brighter light on lucrative contracts that are shielded from public disclosure under state laws. In a letter to Hochul, a coalition of groups called on her to sign a bill requiring state departments and agencies to publicly post contracts exempted from comptroller review by executive order or legislative action during public emergencies. The legislation, approved by lawmakers in the previous session, aims to improve...
NJ trails legal cannabis states when it comes to this missing piece
TRENTON — Over two years since recreational use sales launched, New Jersey is nearly alone as a state to legalize marijuana while not allowing any home cultivation, in any case. As of August 2024, there were 24 states that have legalized recreational cannabis. Personal cultivation was also allowed in...
Bridget Kelly Gets Her on Mastro
Bridget Anne Kelly, Gov. Christie’s former deputy chief of staff, may not be able to get a job in government, but she may have helped torpedo Randy Mastro’s bid to be New York City’s Corporate Counsel, one of the most coveted positions in the legal profession. At...
Creatives Rebuild NY Awards $165,000 To Support Data-Driven Solutions For Artists
Today, Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY), an organization dedicated to improving the lives and livelihoods of artists, announced grants of $15,000 to 11 organizations. The grants will incorporate data from the “Portrait of New York State Artists” Survey into an advocacy initiative or strategic communications campaign. CRNY launched the survey in March 2022 to build a portrait of the needs, circumstances, and experiences of artists across the state.
Tips for staying healthy during COVID-19, flu and RSV season
BUFFALO, N.Y. — With children going back to school the first week of September, there's always the possibility of more cases of COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses, like the flu or RSV. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently updated their guidelines this year for those with respiratory illnesses.
New York should mandate and provide masks, not ban them
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. On June 12, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul expressed support for a mask ban on subways and at protests while other politicians in New York City, Los Angeles and North Carolina are considering or have already passed laws that ban masks in public spaces. Disability, civil liberties and other activists have raised alarm regarding how mask bans, even with formal exemptions for health and religious reasons, offer no guarantee of fair enforcement and can stigmatize masking in general during an ongoing pandemic. This said, I argue that we should oppose mask bans due to two vital functions.
Motorcyclists in New York State Injured By Fallen Powerlines
State Police say that they responded to what they're referring to as an "unusual incident" that led to three motorcyclists being hospitalized. Offcials say the incident happened on one of the more traveled highways in the state, during the early afternoon hours of August 25. Normally, biker injuries are caused...
Literary Icon Called “a True Son of New York” Dead at 83
The business and literary world is mourning the death of an industry titan. New York is home to some of America's greatest authors; such as Herman Melville, Edith Wharton, J.D. Salinger, Toni Morrison, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and James Baldwin. The latter was recently voted the state's favorite author of all...
Dangerous Virus Found In This Central New York County
There is a new alert that has been issued regarding the spread of a potentially dangerous virus that has been found in portions of New York State. Health officials have been monitoring the spread of EEEV in some areas as there are now more cases of West Nile being found in certain counties here in the Empire State.
How to get tickets to Syracuse football’s opener vs. Ohio this weekend
The Syracuse University Orange Football team will host the Ohio Bobcats at the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday, August 31, to open the 2024 football season with the debut of head coach Fran Brown. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. Syracuse has bolstered its roster with Ohio State transfer quarterback...
Orange is the new Pink: Looking back at the origin story of Syracuse University Football
If all goes to plan, the Syracuse University Football team will celebrate a blowout win against Ohio University in front of a jam-packed home crowd in the newly renovated JMA Wireless Dome this weekend. For a program kicking off its 135th season, there is a whole lot of new up...
Syracuse's tallest building is up for sale
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Interested in owning a 22-story art deco office and apartment tower? Now’s your chance. Pioneer Cos. has quietly put the State Tower Building at 109 S. Warren St. in downtown Syracuse up for sale via the CBRE real estate brokerage. If you purchase a product or...
Syracuse.com’s cheerleading coaches poll: Who is most likely to be a cheer coach 10 years from now?
Syracuse, N.Y. — Some athletes are born to be cheerleaders. Those cheerleaders have such a lasting impact that the leadership qualities they bring to the table could transfer over to becoming a coach down the road. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Section III high school sports schedule, scoreboard for Aug. 29
The Section III high school sports schedule and scoreboard for Thursday, August 29. Syracuse.com is the only place to find a comprehensive schedule of all high school sporting events in Section III. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
CNY Inspirations: Lemonade or iced tea
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. Life often presents us with choices that feel like lemonade or iced tea on a hot summer day. Both are refreshing, but they offer different experiences. We sometimes hesitate, fearing that one choice might be wrong. Yet, in truth, there are no wrong choices—only more choices to be made.
Our boldest Syracuse football predictions as season kicks off (Good Morning CNY for Aug. 29)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 78; Low: 66. Mostly cloudy, less humid. See the 5-day forecast. Where do the fish in the DEC’s aquarium at the State Fair come from? Located in the center of the Colonnade next to the Dairy Building, the New York State Department of Conservation aquarium is an oasis of calm amid the hustle and hubbub of the New York State Fair. Fairgoers seeking a vibe reset appreciate the aquarium’s dimly lit interior, the lack of blaring music, and of course, the massive wall of crystal clear, bubbling tanks brimming with New York’s freshwater critters. Where do all those fish come from? Take a look behind the scenes (video). (Steve Featherstone photo)
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