Governor Hochul Announces Plan for 3,000 Affordable Homes In New York
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a statewide investment to create or preserve nearly 3,000 affordable, energy-efficient homes across New York State, with over $600 million allocated to six projects located in New York City. The funding is part of a broader $1 billion award from New York State Homes and Community...
New York Passes ‘Larry David Law’ Just In Time for Heatwave
New York just passed some prett-ay, prett-ay, prett-ay good legislation. Late last week, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that could have been ripped right from the pages of a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode. The new legislation comes just as a heatwave hits much of the state, placing 32 counties under a...
SustainCNY to McMahon: We need more time to comment on Micron report (Guest Opinion)
Hilary-Anne Coppola, of Fayetteville, is a community organizer. She and other members of the SustainCNY coalition and allied groups sent a version of the following letter to Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon on June 20. The names of the 16 organizations that signed the letter are listed at the end of the text.
Update: Missing endangered person in Onondaga Co. found
Update at 10:17 a.m. 6-28-25: The Onondaga Sheriff’s Office reports that William Keyes has been located and is safe. TOWN OF CLAY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing endangered person, William Keyes. Keyes, who is 63 years old, was last seen at approximately 10:20 p.m. on...
Environmental advocates ask Onondaga County for more time to review Micron impact document
Environmental advocates have criticized the results of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Micron's proposed megafab in the Town of Clay, citing "significant adverse effects on climate change" and the displacement of endangered species.
How To Get Your Criminal Record Sealed In New York State
If you have a criminal record that is stopping you from getting opportunities, there is hope in New York State. As long as you meet certain criteria and follow instructions, you can get your criminal records sealed. Keep in mind that there is a legal difference between having your record expunged versus having it...
The Beach Boys Syracuse concert canceled
The Beach Boys' Sounds of Summer tour show in Syracuse on June 29 has been canceled.
$5 Million Dollar Scratch-Off Lottery Winner In New York
A quick trip to the liquor store has turned one New Yorker into a multimillionaire. The New York State Lottery announced that one $5 Million Dollar grand prize winning scratch-off lottery ticket was sold and claimed earlier this week. This was the 6th Million dollar or more winning scratch-off ticket...
What’s The Legal Age To Leave A Child Home Alone In New York This...
Summer is officially here, and for many working parents across Central New York, the question comes up fast: “Can I legally leave my child home alone?”. Whether you’re navigating a tight summer schedule, a last-minute sitter cancellation, or just wondering if your kid is ready for some independence, there’s one thing...
Should There Be a Maximum Age Limit For New York Drivers?
Each and every day hundreds of thousands of drivers hit the road in the Capital Region to get to all kinds of destinations. Young drivers going to school, people on their way to work, or simply some are just out to run an errand or two. The roads are busy and it only takes one wrong move to cause an accident.