Snow blowers pollute NY’s air. Lawmakers must ban them | Opinion
Winter in New York: temperatures are dropping, the snow is building up. Leaf blowers are stored away, as snow blowers are getting cranked up. Though windows will be closed and most of us will be sheltering inside for the winter months, the pollution caused by gas powered landscaping equipment of all kinds — including...
Alert: Chocolate Bars Sold In New York Stores Can Kill
A chocolate recall just expanded in New York. Here’s what products to check before taking a bite.
People Drive From All Over New York To Hunt For Bargains At This Massive...
Imagine a treasure hunt where the X marks not just one spot, but an entire warehouse of possibilities. That’s what awaits at Habitat NYC and Westchester ReStore in Yonkers, where bargain hunters and interior design enthusiasts converge in what can only be described as the ultimate thrifter’s paradise.
NYSDOT prepares to plow Syracuse area, deal with huge Tug Hill snow banks
SYRACUSE, N.Y — The NYS Department of Transportation shared details on its plowing operation with CNY Central ahead of the significant snowstorm on Sunday. NYSDOT region 3 is responsible for state roadways in Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, Cortland, Tompkins and Seneca counties, including the City of Syracuse. The public...
Syracuse, Oswego, Auburn, Ithaca, Rome City Schools and others closing on Monday
SYRACUSE, N.Y — The Syracuse City School District is closed on Monday, January 26 because of the ongoing snowstorm. SCSD released the following statement to families around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Attention families, due to the inclement weather and New York State declaring a state of emergency, the Syracuse...
What’s closed or cancelled due to the storm? Community organizations affected
The storm has prompted some community organizations to change their hours or make cancellations this weekend. These announcements not only affect Saturday and Sunday, but some disruptions include Monday and Tuesday. Our list includes nonprofits, libraries, churches, synagogues, temples, colleges, businesses, museums,...
Onondaga County issues travel advisory until further notice
SYRACUSE, N.Y — Onondaga County, including the City of Syracuse, issued a travel advisory for significant snow on Sunday, January 25. The advisory will continue until it is rescinded by Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon. The advisory does not restrict travel. It is intended to warn motorists that hazardous...
New York trust wins $5 million from a single lottery scratch-off ticket
A Long Island-based trust has claimed a $5 million top prize from the New York Lottery’s Mystery Multiplier scratch-off game, the lottery announced this week. The Triple J Irrevocable Trust of Lake Grove, New York, received a one-time lump sum payment of $2,180,856 after required withholdings, according to lottery...
2pm Storm Update: Now-Casting Update #2
… Synopsis … (2pm NYS radar loop) Extreme Cold!!! … 2pm Temps: 2° to 8° around the region. Heaviest Snow expected between now and 12am. Snowfall Accumulations:(See snow map) South of I-287: 8″ to 12″ (change to sleet 2pm to 4pm: 0.5″ to 2″ of sleet)...
Expected snowstorm totals in Upstate NY: How much snow will we get? (see interactive...
Get ready. Snow is on the way. A significant winter storm will pummel Upstate New York Sunday through Monday, with forecasters predicting most areas will see between 10 and 20 inches of snow. The storm will sweep across the region from southwest to northeast starting Sunday morning, quickly intensifying to...
