Authorities are reminding drivers to be vigilant and to use more caution on the roads with kids back to school this week. Drivers should be giving themselves more time, slowing down and looking out for buses. State police said they can never remind drivers too much to use caution, particularly when approaching a school bus. … Read more
After years of planning and construction, Mohawk Valley Health System’s new Wynn Hospital in Utica is now just a couple of months away from opening. It will be a significant upgrade to health care for people in that community. The new hospital is scheduled to be completed on October 29. MVHS officials say they are … Read more
An adventure waits for Cindy and Donald Cronin as they prepare for an exchange student to share their lives with for the next year. Traveling from the Middle East, the Cronins are excited to host 15-year-old Jana Hemdan and learn more about her Egyptian culture. “I’m bad at cooking, but Cindy [teaches] me a lot,” … Read more
A new alliance is taking shape across Western and Central New York. On the back of already strong technology investments, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo are working together to become a federally designated tech hub. It’s part of a new competition spurred on by the CHIPs and Science Act that’s already helped to bring Micron’s estimated … Read more
With the New York State Fair around the corner, local restaurant owners are making sure they are stocked up to feed hungry people over the 13-day event. “The main thing with the fair is having enough product and inventory to keep up with the high demand of people attending,” said Zach Marji, owner of … Read more
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson threw an interception and was unable to generate much offense with his legs either during Indianapolis’ preseason-opening 23-19 loss to the Buffalo Bills in an outing decided by the third-stringers on Saturday. The Bills, meantime, got an emotional boost with safety Damar Hamlin credited with three … Read more
Micron held an open house Tuesday night in North Syracuse, to give residents the opportunity to learn more about the future of the massive semiconductor plant’s development — including the environmental review plans that have raised questions in recent weeks. At stations, residents could speak with various experts from the company and local governments. Some … Read more