Onondaga County working to distinguish COVID-19 deaths
Onondaga County has not yet sorted data that would point to whether patients listed as COVID-19 deaths in the county died from the virus or died from other medical conditions but had the virus, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon said Wednesday. That information has taken on a greater role in the state and around the…
The Family Counseling Center a Hub for Community Health
The Family Counseling Center of Fulton County has become a hub for community health – both mental health and general wellbeing. The newly renovated building on Broadway in Gloversville has hosted multiple community health...
Catching a holiday flight? Here’s what you need to know
It's a busy week at airports across the country as many people have travel plans for the holidays. AAA is estimating that airlines will see a 184% increase in business this year compared to the Christmas travel period a year ago. If you haven't traveled by air in a while, TSA agents want to remind…
5 SCSD schools transition to remote learning as staffing woes
Five schools in the Syracuse City School District are switching to virtual learning this week, according to an announcement by the district superintendent Monday. Clary Middle School, Dr. Weeks Elementary School, Ed Smith K-8 School, Frazer Middle School and Seymour Dual Language Academy will each be making the switch for the rest of the week…
NY Assemblyman John Salka to run for state Senate seat
New York state Assemblyman John Salka will now run for a seat in the New York state Senate.
The Central New York Republican lawmaker announced Thursday he will run to represent the 55th state...
Jillian Huerter embraces final season at Shenendehowa
Jillian Huerter is the final member of the Huerter family to don the green and white of Shenendehowa. Source
Santa Speedo Sprint returns to Lark Street
‘Tis the season for Christmas cheer in downtown Albany, including one of the most iconic events of the holiday season. “Albany really likes to show up and show out,” volunteer Brittany Beyus said. “The number of people that show up in costumes to support a good cause, Albany is the place for that.” What You…
Glazed & Confused honors Betty White with specialty donut
The local Syracuse donut shop "Glazed & Confused" is honoring the beloved actress Betty White, celebrating her life and honoring her last wishes with a tribute specialty donut. The shop is always trying to find ways to partner with non-profits to give back to the community. With the question "How can we give back to…
Christmas trees need good weather to ‘stand in splendid beauty’
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, how lovely are your branches… as long as the weather stays off the naughty list. What You Need To Know Christmas trees do well in moderate weather Trees are more susceptible to drought early on Harmful fungi grow in very wet conditions Tree farmers may have to adjust their…
Tivoli pair opens thrift store with a mission
Tivoli has a new thrift shop that is unlike others.
“We worked really hard on it," said Masha Zabara, co-founder of Thrift2Fight. "Everything that you see around me right now has been built with...