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How lead exposure is still impacting CNY
October 20, 2025, 11:14 pm | Source
National Lead Prevention Week runs Oct.19-25 with local events happening throughout the week.
Second No Kings rally in Syracuse draws thousands in protest of President Donald Trump
October 20, 2025, 5:50 pm | Source
The crowd along Erie Boulevard Saturday was one of more than two thousand similar protests held across the nation.
Climate crisis, public health protections could suffer in proposed regulation rollback, experts say
October 20, 2025, 4:58 pm | Source
A proposal to rollback the endangerment Finding could impact EPA rules that limit emissions & pollutants that affect health. CNY environmental & civic officials share concerns.
Guard found guilty in beating death of NY prisoner Robert Brooks; 2 others acquitted
October 20, 2025, 3:38 pm | Source
The former corrections officer faces at least 15 years in prison for the beating captured on body-worn cameras.
Syracuse mayoral candidates to take questions from residents at Town Hall-style event
October 19, 2025, 2:40 pm | Source
The four candidates take the stage Monday evening at the National Veterans Resource Center on the Syracuse University campus.
New mural artist in Syracuse cements Jim Boeheim's legacy
October 18, 2025, 3:32 am | Source
Artist Chris B. Murray’s new mural in Syracuse’s Armory Square honors coach Jim Boeheim, blending hometown pride, perseverance, and a lifelong love of basketball into one vivid tribute.
GOP officials vote to disband NY Young Republicans chapter after leak of racist texts
October 17, 2025, 6:51 pm | Source
The move signals Republicans in New York — in contrast to some national figures like Vice President JD Vance — want to distance themselves from the offensive rhetoric.
Hochul seeks to water down NY prison oversight bill, advocates say
October 17, 2025, 2:55 pm | Source
“What we're struggling over right now is trying to get the governor to sign it without amending us to death,” Eric Schneiderman said.
Even-year elections are coming to New York’s towns, counties
October 16, 2025, 4:38 pm | Source
The Court of Appeals ruled unanimously in favor of a law passed by Democrats that would align more elections with the presidential race.
Sen. Schumer highlights skyrocketing health care costs if tax credits expire
October 15, 2025, 10:00 pm | Source
He explained the impact on a typical Plattsburgh couple enrolled in the Affordable Care Act's Bronze plan.
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