F-M residents approve $52M school capital project
Voters in the Fayetteville-Manlius School District approved a $52 million capital project proposal. The project was given the green light by a 611-438 vote. The proposal includes a new connective corridor, which would serve as an indoor walkway to connect the school's two main buildings. The new area will also be used as a student…
Nonprofit leader says closing Willard Drug Treatment Campus is a
WILLARD, N.Y. — The state prison system will have fewer resources to help inmates struggling with drug addiction once six prisons close next year. The Willard Drug Treatment Campus in Seneca County is among them. However, the president of a local addiction recovery nonprofit says the facility should stay open. When Randy Cimino started doing contract…
Albany County’s positive case rate decreases, 1 new death
There are 555 active positive cases of the coronavirus in Albany County, down from 663 Saturday, according to the latest update from Albany County Executive Dan McCoy. The county's five-day average is now 188.2. Vaccination rates continue to climb in the county, with 69% of residents now fully vaccinated. As of Sunday, there are six new…
Malatras’ role during Cuomo years is eroding his support as
While there is no consensus about whether SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras should resign from the position he’s held since August 2020, there is a lot of anger, even among those who are not calling on him to resign. Here is a full quote state Sen. Liz Krueger sent to Capital Tonight via email Wednesday afternoon.…
Hochul stepped in quietly on Malatras’ resignation
The push for the top official at the State University of New York to step down became a barrage in recent days, with state lawmakers, student and faculty organizations calling for his ouster. But Gov. Kathy Hochul, at least publicly, had remained neutral on whether Chancellor Jim Malatras should be ousted. On Wednesday evening, that…
Businesses seek to delay state Styrofoam ban until 2023
As Jason Packer walked around the massive warehouse of Hill & Markes, the CEO could only find about a month’s inventory of polystyrene foam products. “We’re really working hard to deplete our inventory on foam right now,” Packer said. The Montgomery County wholesale distributor is preparing to make the transition from foam to eco-friendly and…
Dry and relatively warm the next couple days
Tonight will be mostly clear and quiet with lows in the 20s/30s. While Tuesday won't be as warm as today, it'll be warmer than average with a good deal of sun. Clouds return Wednesday, but we should get through the daylight hours dry before rain showers move in later Wednesday evening. Your 7-Day Forecast | Send…
Oswego mayor declares State of Emergency for ED shortages
The city of Oswego is now under a state of emergency due to ambulance diversion of Oswego's only hospital emergency department, according to a release for the city mayor's office. The emergency department's closure in Oswego means that patients are being diverted to other ED's, due to "extreme staffing shortages, a dramatic rise in COVID-19…
Jefferson County declares state of emergency over COVID-19 numbers
Jefferson County is the latest to declare a state of emergency due to rising COVID-19 numbers. However, it will not be like last time, as the county said it wants to keep business and schools open and will not legally enforce any mask requirements. But the county is asking its residents to think about others…
Lawmakers, union leaders look forward following SUNY chancellor resignation
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Support for SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras began to erode this week following new testimony the attorney general's office released. In it were texts revealing Malatras disparaged Lindsey Boylan, a former aide of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and one of the women who accused Cuomo of sexual harassment. Assemblywoman Monica Wallace, D-Lancaster, among the…