Upstate Pediatrician cautions against delaying hepatitis B vaccination after birth
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A committee appointed by Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released new guidance on the hepatitis B vaccine on Friday. The old guidance suggested administering the vaccine to newborns within hours of being born. But now, the committee said that it recommends that parents...
Police: Fleming man threatened Auburn residents for weeks, faces felony charge
A Fleming man turned himself in to Auburn police after investigators linked him to threatening calls and messages sent to two people over several weeks. Officers say Daniel J. Rabuano left voicemails and sent threatening messages on multiple social media platforms. The victims told police they feared for their safety...
UPDATE: Large police presence gathers at Columbus Circle following reports of a stabbing
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — UPDATE:. Around 6:30 this evening, Syracuse Police responded to reports of a stabbing on the 200 block of East Onondaga Street. There, officers found a 30-year-old female with a stab wound to the chest. The victim was transported to Upstate Hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening...
Heating assistance applications now being accepted
New Yorkers can now begin applying for heating assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program to help defray the high cost of heating their homes during the winter, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week. The program, known as HEAP, can provide up to $996 to eligible households, depending on how they heat their...
Suspect in custody after wounding woman in Saturday morning stabbing
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Saturday morning, a 43-year-old woman with stab wounds to her back, shoulder, and head arrived at Crouse Hospital by private conveyance. Syracuse Police were notified of her condition and location around 8 a.m., after they were called to the 2000 block of East Fayette to investigate.
Hochul may add limits to legal suicide bill
Gov. Kathy Hochul is weighing last-minute changes to New York’s physician-assisted suicide bill before deciding whether to sign it by Dec. 31, according to Spectrum News. The proposed tweaks include requiring terminally ill patients to record their request on video, undergo psychiatric evaluations, and prove they...
10 Towns In New York That Prove You Can Live Comfortably Without A Big...
Searching for affordable places to call home in New York without emptying your bank account?. These 10 welcoming towns offer budget-friendly living and charming communities that won’t break the bank!. 1. Cortland. If you’re looking for a town where your wallet can take a deep breath and relax, Cortland...
Rising utility rates in New York have residents concerned over affordability
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Trying to keep the lights on is sometimes easier said than done. “It's a really scary time,” said Luz Velez. “It's a matter of tight budgeting and realizing that if I don't control it, I'm going to have to cut down.”. Velez knows firsthand.
New York health officials won’t change hepatitis B vaccine guidance
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
Prosecutors Push For Kay Flock To Receive 50-Year Prison Sentence
Beyond his legal situation, Kay Flock also recently generated headlines for dissing Young Thug from behind bars.
