Tensions were high at Manlius Town Board meeting, discussions on what comes next
MANLIUS, N.Y. — The Town of Manlius held a special town board meeting, Wednesday July 30 to discuss next steps for the town's facilities. This comes as the town board tabled their earlier proposal to build a new, $39 million Town Hall. The proposal included new town courts and...
Local advocates push for medicaid and medicare to be protected
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Wednesday, July 30, marked 60 years since the creation of Medicare and Medicaid, two of the largest and most vital health programs in the U.S. But as federal cuts loom, concerns are growing. Under the hot summer sun at Syracuse’s Columbus Circle, community members, healthcare workers, union...
New York State Offering a New Grant to Homeowners
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed a new bill that will give New York homeowners the opportunity to receive money from a new grant. If you are lucky enough to be a homeowner in New York, you already know that once your purchase is complete, it's only the beginning of a long road of expenses. New York...
Famous singer-actress breaks up with fiancé weeks after Syracuse date
A famous singer-actress has broken up with her fiancé weeks after they were spotted together in Syracuse on a date. Paris Jackson, the daughter of late music icon Michael Jackson, announced Thursday that she and musician Justin Long have ended their relationship. Paris responded to a Daily Mail post on X (formerly...
Micron impact: Syracuse area will grow ‘as fast as any place in the country,’...
Syracuse, N.Y. – The top executive at one of the nation’s largest banks sees the Syracuse area turning into a hotbed of population and job growth when Micron Technology builds its massive computer chip factory in Clay. Chris Gorman, chairman and CEO of Cleveland-based KeyBank, told syracuse.com |...
Rep. Riley calls for public hearings on proposed NYSEG rate hikes
New York State Electric and Gas is responding to a motion filed with the Public Service Commission meant to force the utility company to hold public meetings about proposed rate hikes. NYSEG says it shares people's concerns about affordability and the proposed increase is meant to help make long-term upgrades...
Hochul warns 750K kids in NY will lose Medicaid, health coverage
Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing back against a new federal policy that could strip more than 750,000 children in New York of health insurance through Medicaid and Child Health Plus by 2027. On July 30, Hochul revealed county-level enrollment data showing just how widespread the impact would be, calling the federal...
Hochul: ‘You Can’t Spray a Handgun’, with ‘Assault Weapon,’ You Can Have ‘Magazine That...
On Wednesday’s broadcast of Fox 5 New York’s “Good Day New York,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) stated that the shooting in New York City earlier this week wouldn’t have happened the way it did if the shooter didn’t have an assault weapon and “if it was just a handgun, you can’t spray a handgun. An assault weapon,...
Mayor Adams vetoes bill to decriminalize illegal street vending; state leaders open to helping...
Good morning, New York City. Here's what you need to know today. A few showers are possible early this morning, otherwise it will be mainly cloudy and cooler. 1. Mayor Adams vetoes bill to decriminalize illegal street vending. In a surprise move, Mayor Eric Adams vetoed a City Council bill...
“Bites With Bob” Bagel-Bagel in Salina
Brothers Reuben and Ron Snyder recently opened Bagel-Bagel, a new bagel place on Old Liverpool Road, offering New York-style bagels and unique cream cheese flavors, and featured on the latest episode of "Bites With Bob" on WSYR+.
