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12/09/2024

Rep.-elect John Mannion said there has been a big learning curve in transitioning from the New York State Senate to Congress

12/08/2024

2024 was a surprising year — games from small teams rocketed up the charts, while big releases from major companies slowed. Here are NPR staff's favorites from a diverse year, sortable by platform and genre.

2024 was a surprising year — games from small teams rocketed up the charts, while big releases from major companies slowed. Here are our favorites from a diverse year, sortable by platform and genre.

12/07/2024

📚 NPR's annual Books We Love guide is out. Check out 12 of the novels that NPR critics and staff were excited to share!

Every year, we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Behind the scenes, it's fun to spot trends and see what gets nominated again and again.

12/06/2024

If you're among those who haven't rolled up a sleeve for the latest version of the vaccine — which rolled out in September — you've got plenty of company. Here's why doctors think the shot is important.

12/06/2024

With more extreme weather wreaking havoc on New York state, the Hochul Administration is putting more money towards protecting roadways battered by storms.

12/05/2024

From WSKG Public TV & Radio: Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro lost to Democrat Josh Riley in the November election by less than two points. He said now that he won’t be starting another term in January, his focus will be advocating for issues like disability justice.

Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro lost to Democrat Josh Riley in the November election by less than two points. He said now that he won’t be starting another term in January, his focus will be advocating for issues like disability justice.

12/05/2024

The Special Santa Toy and Gift Drive from the Hillside Family of Agencies has been ongoing for over 40 years. Hillside helps about 9,000 families across the state, including about 3,000 in central New York.

For more than 40 years, Hillside's Special Santa program has been helping children have a surprise under the Christmas tree.

12/05/2024

Senate confirms two central NY judicial nominees: Former Dem. Congressman Anthony Brindisi (50-49) and Syracuse First Asst. U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Coombe (52-46) for Northern District.

The United States Senate voted on two central New York judicial nominees for federal court Wednesday.

12/04/2024

Watertown lawmakers are passing new laws to address property storage and camping on city property. A 4-1 vote passed two local laws in Monday's council meeting, although there was some debate over what the laws are aimed at.

Watertown lawmakers are banning camping on city property.

12/04/2024

Syracuse’s City Auditor is speaking out about the strain projected pension costs are putting on local finances. Alex Marion said this year, the city’s bill will exceed $35 million, and it’s expected to go up another 58 percent by 2030.

In his new report “Rethinking Retirement,” Syracuse City Auditor Alex Marion discusses the challenges and potential solutions of rising pension costs.

12/03/2024

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says pandemic expansions for telehealth Medicare coverage need to be renewed before the end of the year.

12/03/2024

FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. and PEACE, Inc. hosted an event to discuss how to meet basic needs through multigenerational and family-centric approaches.

FOCUS Greater Syracuse and Peace Inc. hosted an event to discuss how to meet basic needs through multigenerational and family-centric approaches.

12/03/2024

The CNY Regional Market is charting a path to revitalization with a comprehensive improvement plan targeting four critical areas: expanding retail facilities, creating an educational center, modernizing infrastructure, and boosting food production.

A revitalization plan is still being constructed as the CNY Regional Market looks to get back on its feet.

11/30/2024

The annual Small Business Saturday tradition will continue for its 15th year in Downtown Syracuse.

11/29/2024

The Food Bank of Central New York had its biggest year of giving in the last fiscal year, and this year, they're expecting the same. According to Food Bank of Central New York Director Karen Belcher, the food bank is seeing numbers greater than pandemic levels.

The Food Bank of Central New York had its largest distribution day in November, they are expecting that trend to stay.

11/29/2024

Winter arrives in a big way this weekend, with several feet of lake effect snow expected to fall across parts of the North Country. Lake Effect Snow Warnings are in effect for Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego counties until 7 p.m. Monday.

Lake Effect Snow Warnings are in effect for Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego counties until Monday morning.

11/27/2024

If you did the shopping for Thanksgiving dinner this year, you might have noticed similar price tags to last year. Experts say that overall, the cost to make this year's meal may have gone down.

The traditional Thanksgiving turkey might not be the most popular item this year, but that's a good thing for those who are sticking to the script.

11/26/2024

Across the U.S., millions of people are feeling the burden of high housing costs. During his campaign, president-elect Donald Trump promised to do something about that. But what exactly is that something?

Across the U.S., millions of people are feeling the burden of high housing costs. During his campaign, president-elect Donald Trump promised to do something about that. But what exactly is that something? Today on the show, NPR's business correspondent, Laurel Wamsley, explains Trump's ideas for the...