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Senate Majority passes Adult Survivors Act
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Thursday, the Senate Democratic Majority passed the Adult Survivors Act, sponsored by Judiciary Committee Chair, Senator Brad Hoylman. This bill takes another step to support survivors who have experienced sexual abuse, and hold accountable those who committed these crimes. The Act will create a one-year window for survivors of sex crimes […] → Read More
$34.2M approved for state clean water infrastructure projects
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – It was announced Thursday that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors has approved $34.2 million in grants, interest-free loans, and low-cost loans to support vital drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects across New York State. The FY 2022 Enacted Budget adds a $500 million appropriation to support […] → Read More
Gov. Cuomo announces site of New York’s first veteran cemetery
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery Romulus has been chosen by a State-appointed committee as the site of New York’s first State Veterans Cemetery. This decision brings New York one step closer to establishing a permanent, State-owned resting place to honor New York’s veterans and their family […] → Read More
Senator Gillibrand proposes making I-81 jobs local
NEW YORK STATE (WSYR-TV) — Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has proposed making I-81 jobs local. She suggested a law that would require at least half of the workers on the $2 billion project to be hired from Syracuse. The bill would also guarantee at least one third of new infrastructure contracts go to minority, women, or […] → Read More
New York State bar and restaurant curfew lifted this Memorial Day
NEW YORK STATE (WSYR-TV) — Bars and restaurants, as well as catered events can stay open past midnight beginning this Memorial Day. Governor Andrew Cuomo first put the restriction in place in November 2020 saying at the time that indoor dining in public was likely to blame for spreading COVID-19. In recent months, he moved […] → Read More
‘Syracuse Trailblazers’ mural organizer seeking donations after Syracuse Mayor vetoed funding
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh vetoed a budget resolution to fund a mural project using American Rescue Plan Act money in Syracuse, but that hasn’t stopped the mural’s organizer, Frank Malfitano, from seeing the project through. Malfitano released a statement on Friday in which he reassured community members that the mural will […] → Read More
Ithaca Police investigating a shooting at a home that occurred Wednesday night
ITHACA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Two people were inside an apartment in Ithaca around 10:30 Wednesday night when a vehicle pulled into the parking lot and someone shot several times into the second story apartment, officials say. Police say the two occupants of the apartment were uninjured but several bullet holes were located that penetrated into […] → Read More
Jamesville-Dewitt School District anticipating full-day preschool for 2021-22 school year
DEWITT, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District officials are anticipating that the district may be able to offer a full-day universal pre-K program for four-year-olds during the 2021-2022 school year. This comes after the district initially rejected the state funding that allows districts to add pre-K programs. The New York State adopted budget includes […] → Read More
New tool allows NYers to evaluate their risks associated with COVID-19
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Greg Olsen, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), is encouraging all New Yorkers to take the CV19 CheckUp. The new feature is a free, anonymous, personalized, online tool that evaluates a person’s risks associated with COVID-19 based on their circumstances. The CV19 CheckUp provides recommendations and […] → Read More
Syracuse to receive $239K for public housing services
WASHINGTON (NEWS10) — It was announced on Friday that $1,165,663 in federal funding was allocated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) program. This funding will be used to hire service coordinators for Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and Resident Associations (RAs) in Upstate New York that will assess residential needs,… → Read More
Curfew extended for bars, restaurants and catered events
(WSYR-TV) — Slowly but surely, New York is returning to business as usual. Beginning Monday, the curfew for bars, restaurants and catered events extends, each getting an extra hour to serve customers. Governor Cuomo made the announcement last week along with the return of auto and horse racing. Some Republicans in Albany say that the […] → Read More
Milk and food drive set for April 20 at ShoppingTown Mall
DEWITT, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The American Dairy Association North East and the Food Bank of Central New York are teaming up for a milk and food giveaway that will happen on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 beginning at 1 p.m. A total of 1.080 boxes will be available, each with one gallon of milk, along with […] → Read More
On the Lookout: Police looking for help solving convenience store burglary
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Syracuse Police are looking for help in solving a burglary from December. Police are looking to track down the three people who used a rock to smash the window of the USA Convenience store at 1901 West Genesee Street on December 12. Surveillance images show the trio arrived from the area […] → Read More
Event, arts and entertainment venues now open for business
ALBANY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Beginning Friday one more sector of New York State can reopen. Event, arts, and entertainment venues are now open for business. There will be restrictions and safety guidance in place. Venues can operate at 33% capacity, or up to 100 people indoors and 200 people outdoors. If the venue requires testing […] → Read More
Man plays special piano to travelers at Hancock Airport
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Allen Miller, 88, reserved a piano worth a quarter of a million dollars, to play for travelers at Hancock Airport on Wednesday. The piano has been played by Billy Joel and Alicia Keys. Click the player above to take a listen. → Read More
SUNY campuses become vaccination sites for the community; appointments available
(WSYR-TV) — More COVID-19 vaccine appointments are opening locally as eligibility has expanded to now include anyone 50 years or older. SUNY Oswego and SUNY Cortland are working with county health departments to host clinics in their communities. SUNY Oswego’s clinic will be held Thursday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Laker Hall on […] → Read More
Last day to participate in Tipp Hill Shamrock Run
(WSYR-TV) — Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Wednesday is the last day to take part in the Tipperary Hill Shamrock Run. The 16th annual race went virtual this year, so if you still want to take part before the end of the day, all you have to do is register online, run the historic course through Tipp Hill or choose your own route, and post your results. → Read More
Ithaca College receives $1.6 million in HECap funding
ITHACA N.Y. (WETM/NEWS10) – The Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program (HECap) announced $57.2 million is being awarded to 35 colleges and universities. Among those schools is Ithaca College, which will receive $1.6 million for the construction and renovation of facilities to house a new, 27-month Graduate Physician Assistant Program. “As New York builds back, […] → Read More
Oswego K-9 Crixus retires after 7 years of service
OSWEGO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Oswego Police are wishing K-9 Crixus a happy retirement after 7 years of dedicated service on the force. Crixus, a 9-year-old Dutch Shephard, joined the force in July 2013 as a certified in patrol and narcotics detection canine. He’s contributed to the apprehension of several suspects and locating missing people. […] → Read More
New Yorkers 60+ are eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine
(WSYR-TV) — Wednesday is the first day eligibility for individuals 60 years and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning at 8 a.m., this new group can begin signing up for vaccines. Governor Andrew Cuomo discussed the details of the expansion in a visit to the state fairgrounds Tuesday along with another exciting announcement. “This […] → Read More