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Preventing Overdose Deaths in Black Communities
Narcan is a prescription medication that is used to treat an opioid overdose. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer) On Dec. 8, the...
Feb 254 min read


S.A. Cosby, Renowned Southern Crime Novelist, in Syracuse on March 18
S.A. Cosby Syracuse, NY – The Friends of the Central Library (FOCL) are pleased to welcome S.A. Cosby to Syracuse as the fourth author...
Feb 252 min read


Ask a Pro: Expert Advice, Competitions & Live Demos at the 2025 CNY Home & Garden Show
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – February 11, 2025 – The Home Builders and Remodelers of Central New York are proud to present the 2025 Home & Garden...
Feb 142 min read


Attorney General Extends Deadline for Uber, Lyft Drivers to Claim $328 Million Settlement
New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging Uber and Lyft drivers who believe they were underpaid to file claims for a $328 million...
Jan 72 min read


High-Speed Rail: A Future for Upstate New York
George Cassidy Payne In recent years, growing interest in high-speed rail (HSR) has emerged as a potential solution to long-standing...
Jan 64 min read


Tragedy Strikes New Orleans on New Year’s Day: A Terrorist Attack Claims 15 Lives
Bourbon Street, New Orleans - Wikipedia Photo In the early hours of January 1, 2025, New Orleans’ vibrant French Quarter was plunged into...
Jan 22 min read


Jimmy Carter, Former U.S. President and Nobel Laureate, Dies at 100
Jimmy Carter was President of the U.S. from 1977 to 1981 Former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a...
Dec 29, 20242 min read


Lawmakers Demand Accountability After Death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility
Robert Brooks - Photo from Instagram Lawmakers across New York State are urging an independent investigation and comprehensive reforms...
Dec 28, 20243 min read


Backlash, Boycotts Against Walmart Intensifies Over Trump Ties and DEI Cuts
Walmart is facing widespread backlash as calls for a boycott spread across the United States, driven by two controversial developments:...
Dec 27, 20243 min read


NYS Attorney General Wins $4.4M Settlement with Gift Card Company Over Unclaimed Funds
New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a $4.4 million settlement with Card Compliant LLC, a gift card company accused of...
Dec 26, 20242 min read


Maternal Depression Screening Bill Becomes Law, Advancing Maternal Mental Health
Senator Samra Brouk (D-55, Rochester) Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Maternal Depression Screening Bill (S2039B) into law, marking...
Dec 24, 20242 min read


Excelsior Scholarship: Tuition-Free College for Eligible New Yorkers in 2025
New York State is continuing its commitment to making higher education more accessible with the Excelsior Scholarship. The program, now...
Dec 24, 20241 min read
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