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Should Syracuse ban businesses from using biometric surveillance? Lawmakers to decide Monday
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (279+ words) Syracuse Common Councilors Monday are expected to thrust the city into the debate over biometric surveillance. Lawmakers are expected to vote on legislation that would ban it from businesses in Syracuse. Biometric surveillance uses information ranging from facial features to…...
'When in doubt, stay out': How to protect dogs from toxic algae
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (83+ words) WRVO - On Air Now Playing WRVO-3: BBC World Service 'When in doubt, stay out': How to protect dogs from toxic algae Veterinarians are reminding pet owners about the dangers of harmful algal blooms, or HABs, which become more common in…...
Bulgarian banger 'Bangaranga' bags country its 1st Eurovision win
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (465+ words) Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest " the country's first-ever win. The achievement surprised many because Bulgaria wasn't among the favorites to win in 2026. But with its catchy "Welcome to the riot!" refrain and bouncy vibe, performer Dara's banging anthem…...
The Royal Ball: A Fairytale Tea Party with Syracuse City Ballet
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (220+ words) Join Syracuse City Ballet (SCB) for an unforgettable afternoon that brings together imagination, dance, and fairytale charm. Guests will be welcomed into a whimsical tea party setting featuring sweet treats, specialty drinks, and interactive entertainment provided by Syracuse City Ballet....
Syracuse police provide more details after shooting leaves three officers injured
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (370+ words) Syracuse Police continue the investigation into a standoff and shooting over the weekend that injured three officers. In a news conference Thursday, Police Chief Mark Rusin filled in many of the details from a Saturday morning shooting and standoff at…...
Remembering the victims of Buffalo's May 14 tragedy, four years later
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (459+ words) As long as we say their names, they will always be with us. They will never die." Those words were delivered by New York State Attorney General Letitia James, one of several speakers who took part Thursday afternoon in a…...
Advocates happy with immigration protections included in Hochul's budget, but hoped for more
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (228+ words) Local immigrant advocates say they're pleased with the protections included in Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget proposal, though it falls short of giving immigrants the strongest protection against federal immigration authorities. Hochul's proposal, called "Local Cops, Local Crime," would void formal…...
How to protect mental health amid college stress
5+ day, 16+ min ago (586+ words) May is Mental Health Awareness month, and university officials are speaking out about the specific stressors that may come with campus life. While sharpening pencils and stacking books used to make up the soundtrack of college life, now students are…...
After hearing feedback from residents, Fair Haven delays action on short-term rentals
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (363+ words) A debate over vacation rental housing in a Cayuga County tourist community that one person had said was tearing the community apart is now on its way to a much more peaceful resolution. Village of Fair Haven leaders Monday evening…...
New Yorkers exposed to deadly hantavirus quarantined in Nebraska
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (426+ words) Three New Yorkers who were passengers onboard the cruise ship that has been racked by a deadly hantavirus outbreak are now being held in Nebraska along with other American passengers, according to state health officials. The virus that spread on…...