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Upstate New York Teen Illegally Sold “Aggressive Wild Canada Geese”
A "concerned" Upstate New York farmer" contacted the DEC and said he owned a dozen wild Canada geese he was tricked into buying. The man said he mistakenly purchased as the wild geese, thinking they were domestic geese. Wild Geese for Sale – Wayne County. The geese soon became...
Funding to address physician diversity in New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald joined leaders from the Associated Medical Schools of New York Friday to announce more than $4.5 million in state funding to increase diversity among physicians. “Quite frankly we need to have more people in health care who represent different points of view. Healthcare […]
NYers Urged To Protect Themselves From Life-Threatening Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: Hochul
In an announcement on Friday, Aug. 30, Hochul said those who venture outside during the holiday weekend should do so while taking steps to prevent mosquito bites, as cases of diseases caused by the pesky bugs are on the rise. "We want people to get outside this Labor Day weekend...
‘A 5-alarm fire’: Overdose Awareness Day prompts pleas for action as someone dies every 3 hours in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In connection with International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, advocacy groups are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase access to resources, funding and other support for emergency efforts to save people poisoned by fentanyl and other opioids. District Attorney Michael E. McMahon,...
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
$6,500 in Camillus to $1.5M in Skaneateles: See 139 most recent Onondaga County home sales
The Onondaga County Clerk’s office registered home sales during the week of Aug. 18 to 24. This week’s bargain sale is a three bedroom ranch home on 3.36 acres in Camillus that sold for $6,500. According to Onondaga County property records, the home’s full market value is $416,667.
Courts graduate largest-ever officer class
Courthouses in Queens and throughout the city will likely soon see a much-needed increase in their court officer ranks after the state’s court system says it just recently graduated its largest and most diverse group of officer candidates ever. Officials with the Unified Court System announced on Wednesday that...
ESM prepares for season opener next week
MINOA, N.Y. (WSYR) — After ending their season last year with a loss to Whitesboro, the Spartans are eager to kick off their season with a win next Saturday. Working in the weight room and on the team’s identity in the off season, the Spartans are prepared to build off their success last year and make it further into the post season. For now, they are just preparing for their season opener against Clarkston East at SUNY Cortland next Saturday.
Syracuse.com’s 2024 high school gymnastics media day fun, roll call (photos)
Cicero, N.Y. — Athletes from six Section III gymnastics teams shared the fun of preseason chatter at syracuse.com’s 2024 media days last week. Practice began this week, but athletes and coaches gathered to exchange greetings with opposing friends (soon-to-be foes), got their pictures taken and discussed topics about the upcoming season with syracuse.com reporters.
Section III girls tennis coaches poll: Who is most likely to be a tennis coach 10 years from now?
Cicero, N.Y. — Certain tennis players show traits during their playing career that indicate a potential coaching career in the future. Coaches are often keen when it comes to noticing these attributes in their players. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Logan Crisafulli Wins First Career ESS Feature at Ransomville
BREWERTON, N.Y. (August 30, 2024) — Logan Crisafulli scored his first career Empire Super Sprints feature victory Friday night at Brewerton Speedway. Crisafulli, from Oswego, New York, drove up from seventh starting position and got by Dalton Rombough for the lead on lap 15. Chrisafulli then held off 12th starting Larry Wight for the victory. 10th starting Danny Varin, Sammy Reakes IV, and 19th starting Chris Hile rounded out the top five.
CNY Inspirations: Seeking the ‘common good’
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. Entering the height of this political season may animate or depress our spirits. Can we keep a healthy spiritual outlook in the midst of all of this? For me, I turn to the notion of the “common good.” Since antiquity, that describes the simple desire for freedom, safety, and dignity, but the particulars have been argued forever.
Syracuse Basketball: 'Cuse 2024-25 roster is much more experienced than a season ago
In slightly more than two months, Syracuse basketball will embark on its 2024-25 season, as the Orange aims to get back to the NCAA Tournament following a three-year absence. In 2024-25, head coach Adrian Autry and his top-flight staff will possess a roster that is much more experienced than a season ago, when the 'Cuse went 20-12 overall and won at least 20 regular-season games for the first time in a decade.
IronPigs jump out to early lead and use the long ball to ambush Syracuse
ALLENTOWN - Buddy Kennedy and David Dahl each homered and drove in three runs as the IronPigs defeated Syracuse 8-4 on Saturday at Coca-Cola Park. Lehigh Valley jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first as the first four runners reached base - bookended by Cal Stevenson's leadoff home run and Kennedy's three-run blast.
Fans give pre and post game reactions for game 1 vs. Ohio as fans buzz with excitement
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse football is starting off the new era 1-0. Before the game, CNY Central caught up with fans to hear their excitement for this new dawn of Syracuse football and what they expected for the Ohio game and for the rest of the season. The excitement...
Syracuse spent 2023 without 2 of its best receivers. They proved how much they were missed in season-opener
Syracuse, N.Y. — Oronde Gadsden II’s leg was shaking. His nerves weren’t completely unusual. They’re always there a little bit, he said, until the first hit comes or he makes his first catch. On Saturday, though, returning to the field in-game for the first time in...
Volleyball Drops a Pair in Syracuse
The Canisius volleyball team dropped a pair of non-conference matches against Lafayette and Syracuse on Saturday, the final day of the Salt City Classic in Syracuse, N.Y. The Golden Griffins started the day with a four-set loss to Lafayette (21-25, 26-24, 22-25, 19-25). Senior Kara Zaucha and sophomore Lauren Hubert led Canisius with 12 kills apiece.
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