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After canceling the fair in 2020, the Westcott Street Cultural Fair (WSCF) will take place on Sunday, September 26, 2021, from Noon-6:30 p.m., along the 500 block...
An Interview with Say Yes to Education Executive Director, Ahmeed Turner The 2020 graduation rate of Black, Latino and Asian students in the Syracuse City School...
Plan Includes Preparation of State of Emergency Declaration to Supplement Workforce Supply at Health Care Facilities Would Enable Qualified Health Care Professionals Licensed in Other States or Countries, Recent Graduates, Retired and Formerly Practicing Health Care Professionals to Practice in New York Other Options Include Deployment of Medically-Trained National Guard, Requesting Federal Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMATs), Working More »
Coalition of Attorneys General Call for Fair, Compassionate Treatment of Haitian Refugees Fleeing Crisis New York – New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in sending a letter to President Joe Biden and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas expressing concern over the treatment of thousands of Haitian More »
The first thing heard when the sports complex was announced by Onondaga County Executive J. Ryan McMahon was, “This is a gift to the hotels north of the city”. Rapid assessments like this fail to include the reasoning for this approach to regional economic development. When I interviewed the County Executive months ago, he was More »
Anglers of All Abilities Encouraged to Cast a Line, Experience Benefits of Fishing on Annual Free Fishing Day Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York’s fifth Free Fishing Day of the year is on Saturday, Sept. 25, coinciding with National Hunting and Fishing Day, which is celebrated annually to promote outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, More »
Contracts have already been signed between Syracuse and Morgan State in football (scheduled for 2029) and between Syracuse and Morgan State in women’s basketball (Nov. 17, 2021). Syracuse University and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) today announced they have signed a first-of-its-kind agreement, creating an alliance designed to connect institutions, students-athletes, staff and alumni. The More »
Syracuse, NY- Wednesday CSEA, the county employee union, announced their endorsements for the 2021 election which included seven of the Democratic challengers for County Legislature and four incumbents. Compared to 2019, three endorsements have flipped from Republican to Democratic challengers totaling 12 Democrats endorsed by the union and only one Republican. CSEA is one of More »
The Charles Garland for Onondaga County Legislature campaign is sponsoring a “Community Day” at Skiddy Park, 300 Tioga Street Park Saturday September 25th 2 to 5 p.m. See flyer below for additional information
After canceling the fair in 2020, the Westcott Street Cultural Fair (WSCF) will take place on Sunday, September 26, 2021, from Noon-6:30 p.m., along the 500 block of Westcott St. and several side streets. As an outdoor event with plenty of space and people in motion, the WSCF has the best conditions possible for a More »
Syracuse, NY – Yesterday, Senator Rachel May (D-Onondaga, Madison, Oneida) and Senator John W. Mannion (D-Onondaga, Cayuga) submitted letters to both Governor Kathy Hochul and the administrators of Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Syracuse. The letter to Governor Hochul requests her administration to take decisive action to address this ongoing crisis. The More »
New York – New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after it was announced that Dr. Howard Zucker has submitted his resignation from the state Department of Health: “Dr. Zucker’s resignation marks the end of a difficult chapter for our state. While I thank him for his service, we need more More »
Funding Was Awarded to NYS Through the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday September 24th, announced that New York State has secured $19 million in federal funding through the SAPT Block Grant program to support the addiction workforce in New York State. Prevention, treatment, and recovery providers certified by More »
54,183 Vaccine Doses Administered Over Last 24 Hours 27 COVID-19 Deaths Statewide Thursday Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress combating COVID-19. “We are continuing to closely watch the numbers in every corner of the state and are prepared to dispatch all necessary resources wherever we see a spike of new infections,” Governor More »
Announces Free Car Seat Checks Available During Child Passenger Safety Week Free Car Seat Fittings Offered at Nearly Two Dozen Locations Statewide to Help Ensure Safety Seats Fit Correctly and Are Installed Properly Free Fittings Offered by Appointment Year-Round Governor Kathy Hochul and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee today announced that free child car seat More »
Governor Hochul: “You have to call out injustice everywhere you see injustice. And that’s why as a student, I was compelled to call out what was going on in South Africa, and why as New York Governor I was compelled to call out the oppression in the State of Texas when they basically abolished the More »
Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center will host a job fair, for individuals interested in applying for employment with JMA Wireless, on September 20, 21 and 24th 2021, at the SUNY Educational Opportunity Center. A disruptive force in the wireless industry, JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to More »
“The ARF monies should be focused on recovering from this pandemic. There are people out there who need our help, and a sports complex is not going to provide any assistance.” Salina, NY — Onondaga County Legislature, District 5 candidate, Jana Rogers is a neighbor to the proposed $25 Million sports complex. After reviewing the More »
58,712 Vaccine Doses Administered Over Last 24 Hours 27 COVID-19 Deaths Statewide Friday Governor Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress combating COVID-19. “We are continuing to partner with localities and health providers to make sure the vaccine is accessible in every part of the state,” Governor Hochul said. “We know the vaccine works, and we know that by not More »
Washington— U.S. Rep. John Katko (R, NY-24) today introduced the COVID-19 Vaccine Developers Gold Medal Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would award the Congressional Gold Medal to the developers of the COVID-19 vaccines, including researchers at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Rep. Katko introduced the bill alongside U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D, IL- 01). Companion legislation More »
On Saturday, September 18th, 2021, at around 12:46 A.M., Officers responded to 2329 James Street for a motor vehicle collision with injuries call. Upon arrival, Officers located a crashed vehicle with two occupants inside. One of the occupants, an adult male, was transported to Upstate Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The other occupant, More »