Onondaga County health commissioner on nearly 2 years of a
On Dec. 5, 2020, Onondaga County had a seven-day average of 60.66 cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 people, according to state data. This year on Dec. 5, the seven-day average is 69.29 per 100,000. “It has been a rollercoaster ride,” said Onondaga County Health Commissioner Dr. Indu Gupta. What are some of the differences between…
Onondaga County Legislature upholds McMahon’s veto of redistricting maps
The Onondaga County Legislature is upholding County Executive Ryan McMahon's veto of the redistricting maps. Legislators decided they could not overturn the veto as there were issues with the newly drawn maps that did not line up with local, state and federal laws. One of the major criticisms of those maps was how they turned…
Busy days ahead for the Stanley Theatre, director says
Lisa Wilsey took over as the Stanley Theatre’s Executive Director in 2019, and she got right to work. “We came out of the gate really strong,” Wilsey said. “A lot of changes, good changes. We expected 2020 to top that.” In early 2020, the theatre began using an app allowing guests to order drinks from…
Crews fight fire on roof of Destiny USA
A busy shopping evening was disrupted Tuesday after a fire broke out at Destiny USA in Syracuse. According to the Syracuse Fire Department, crews were working a fire on the roof of the building above the Cheesecake Factory a little before 7 p.m. More tha 50 firefighters were brought to the scene in total. Smoke…
Redhouse reopens theatre with ‘Sister Act’ on stage
It's one of the industries hit hardest by the pandemic. Live theater was paralyzed for months while people couldn’t gather in large numbers. But things are changing, and live theater is coming back. The Redhouse Theatre in Syracuse has four shows lined up this season, and the first one is Sister Act. You might recognize…
RIT taking part in nationwide study to reduce food waste
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that around 40% of all food in the country is never eaten. As the U.S. looks to cut the nation’s food waste by 2030, the National Science Foundation is funding $15 million worth of research at multiple universities, including the Rochester Institute of Technology, to figure out how to…
As shortages abound, NYSUT looks to inspire future teachers
Officials for The New York State United Teachers say that while some teachers are dealing with burnout or evaluating their career path amid COVID-19, the vaccine and testing rules have not been a major factor in departures. But NYSUT says keeping people coming into the career is essential to help students achieve their dreams. "We…
NY urged to launch endowment for public universities
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York is facing calls from faculty to boost the state’s public university system by launching a university endowment — a step dozens of other states have taken. Lawmakers on the state Senate higher education committee held a hearing Monday as the state budget process continues. New York’s economy is still…
NY college enrollment down, but trade schools see steady stream
More students are turning away from college. A recent report found a significant decrease in enrollment over the pandemic. Local trade schools, though, have seen their numbers stay steady. At Erie 1 BOCES, there's a new trade around every corner. It serves about 1,500 to 2,000 students every year. "I was honestly tired of working dead…
Schumer concludes tour of all 62 NY counties for 23rd
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Sen. Chuck Schumer was scheduled to conclude his annual tour of all 62 counties in New York state Sunday, marking the 23rd year in a row the Democrat has visited all corners of the state. Schumer said he was winding up the year-long tour with trips to Schenectady and…