Reminders for drivers as school buses return to the roads
School buses are back on the road this week. For many districts, it’s the first time everyone has been in the building together in about 18 months. Some districts start Tuesday, many start Wednesday, and by the end of the week, most students will be back in the classroom everywhere. To do that, they have to…
Adirondack Extreme offers unique experience
Nestled in the Adirondacks is a unique adventure complete with six elevated, obstacle-filled courses and ziplines over 1 1/2 scenic miles. Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course is located in Bolton Landing, just 12 miles north of Lake George, off Exit 24 on the Northway. Because the experience can be “extreme,” it’s recommended you spend about 30…
Homecoming: Fort Drum soldiers return home from Afghanistan
Those familiar with or who have taken part in a post-deployment ceremony or surprise homecoming know how powerful a moment it can be. As soldiers from the famous 10th Mountain Division returned safely to the North Country, a select few waited patiently. “They are late, and my lipstick feels sweaty,” said Danielle Fischer, the wife…
SU’s celebrity classic will bring Moten, Coleman back to the
You won't see SU basketball take the court for another couple months or so, but some old-time favorites and legends are returning to University Hill this week as part of the Celebrity Basketball Classic. The game's part of SU's 13th Coming Back Together celebration, which honors the university's Black and Latino alumni. Playing big roles…
Baseball Hall of Fame induction slides home to Cooperstown
When it’s induction time in Cooperstown, you’ll see bustling shops and stands, like Brandon Phillips’ table with sports cards. “It’s been a blast growing up here. I’m not a huge baseball fan, but I’ve grown to love it,” Phillips said. You’ll see — and smell — food on the street and see trollies traveling. And this…
Memory of paratrooper killed at Fort Bragg lives on in
It’s been nearly five months since Abigail Jenks, a paratrooper from Gansevoort, died after a hard landing during a training exercise at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. “While Abby was passed out, the wind came up behind her parachute and the strings around her parachute wrapped around her neck,” explained her mother, Mary Jenks. “She…
NBT Stadium resumes mobile testing for students, teachers
Now that many schools are back in session, madatory COVID-19 testing for teachers and staff has begun. New York State mandates weekly testing of non-vaccinated employees as one of the safety measures for classroooms. A clinic was held at NBT Bank Stadium Tuesday. Right now, the testing in Onondaga County is being provided free of…
Syracuse city workers must show proof of vaccination, starting today
A new vaccine policy is now in effect for the city of Syracuse. Employees are being asked to share their vaccination status and could face regular testing if they aren't vaccinated. Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh (I) said this first week with the new policy gives officials the chance to gather information they need. Workers will…
Syracuse looks to mesh community with police in new initiative
A new initiative in Syracuse is working to get kids involved with the community with the help of one sport. Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh (I) announced that the Syracuse Police Athletic Leagues will be participating in the U.S. Conference of Mayors' "Play Ball" initiative. It's a partnership with Major League Baseball and local organizations to…
China Towne donates school supplies to Solvay students
Now that school is back in session this week, local businesses are helping some kids out. The team at China Towne Furniture donated a huge load of backpacks and school supplies to the Solvay School District. The owner says he wants the schools and students to feel like thay have support from people in the…