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Memorial Day weekend in the Finger Lakes turns into chilly washout before warmup arrives next week
A cold, soaking rain is settling over the Finger Lakes and Central New York this Saturday morning as a stubborn storm system turns the unofficial start to summer into a raw, windy, and unusually chilly ... more
AQUA DIARY: A closer look at Onondaga Lake (podcast)
On this week's episode of the AquaDiary Podcast, host Ally Berry examined the long and complicated environmental legacy of Onondaga Lake, where an estimated 165,000 pounds of mercury were discharged into the water between 1946 ... more
Syracuse airport awarded $18.7 million federal grant for major deicing expansion project
Syracuse Hancock International Airport is set for a major winter operations upgrade after federal officials announced nearly $18.7 million in funding to expand the airport’s aircraft deicing facilities. U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand ... more
Frost advisory kicks off chilly, wet Memorial Day weekend across Finger Lakes
A frost advisory is in effect across much of Central New York and parts of the Finger Lakes tonight as temperatures tumble into the low-to-mid 30s, creating the potential for widespread frost formation before a ... more
Micron pipeline needs $74M more
A massive pipeline meant to feed Micron’s Clay chip campus could move nearly 12 million extra gallons of water daily, according to CNY Central, but officials still need to close a $74 million funding gap ... more
Clay redevelopment of former Great Northern Mall gains momentum amid Micron growth
Demolition work at the former Great Northern Mall is about to become far more visible, according to CNY Central, as developers push ahead with a massive redevelopment tied to Micron’s growing impact on Central New ... more
Summer heat arrives in Finger Lakes before midweek storms bring sharp cooldown
The Finger Lakes is getting its first real taste of summer this week, with temperatures expected to surge into the upper 80s and low 90s before strong thunderstorms and a dramatic cooldown arrive by midweek ... more
Finger Lakes weather: Summer preview arrives with 80s, storms possible this weekend
The Finger Lakes is about to make a dramatic jump from cool, damp spring weather to conditions that will feel much more like mid-summer by early next week. Forecasters with the National Weather Service say ... more
Finger Lakes forecast: Weekly outlook for May 11-17
A cold snap to start the week will bring frost, freezing temperatures and a few spotty showers to the Finger Lakes and Central New York before a soggy midweek pattern settles in. By next weekend, ... more
Cool, unsettled weekend ahead for Finger Lakes and Central New York
The stretch of chilly, damp spring weather hanging over the Finger Lakes and Central New York isn’t going anywhere this weekend, as forecasters say multiple rounds of showers and below-normal temperatures will continue through at ... more
Former Central New York nonprofit director accused of stealing nearly $80K from girls program
A former Central New York nonprofit executive is accused of stealing nearly $80,000 from an organization focused on mentoring and supporting young girls, according to state officials. Nicole S. Weigel, 44, of Fonda, was charged ... more
Soaking rain gives way to chilly stretch across Finger Lakes and Central New York
A cold, soaking rain will dominate the Finger Lakes and Central New York through Wednesday morning before giving way to a prolonged stretch of cooler-than-normal temperatures and an active weather pattern heading into the weekend ... more
Man accused of violating order of protection with threatening messages in Waterloo
A Oneida man was arrested Friday on charges tied to alleged threatening messages sent to a protected party despite an active order of protection, according to the Waterloo Police Department. Police said Tyler B. Beaumont, ... more
Mottville firefighters assist in late-night brush fire response in Jordan
Fire crews from multiple departments were called in to battle a late-night outdoor fire in Cayuga County, with Mottville firefighters playing a key role in bringing the blaze under control. The Mottville Volunteer Fire Company ... more
CNY Mozaic expands reach with merger of Oswego-based disability service providers
A major regional provider of disability services is expanding its footprint into Central New York after completing a merger that brings two Oswego County organizations under its umbrella. Mozaic announced that Oswego Industries and Arc ... more
Oswego County man sentenced after collecting benefits while working
An Oswego County man who claimed he couldn’t work while collecting workers’ compensation benefits was instead taking on paid jobs, investigators said — a decision that has now led to a felony conviction and probation ... more
Man laughs while admitting double murder
A courtroom turned tense when a man smirked and laughed as he admitted to killing his son and girlfriend, according to WSYR-TV, during a disturbing plea hearing in Syracuse. David Huff pleaded guilty to murdering ... more
Finger Lakes forecast: Wind advisory, waves of rain, then a sharp cool-down ahead
A stretch of unsettled weather is taking hold across the Finger Lakes this week, bringing gusty winds, multiple rounds of rain, and a notable drop in temperatures heading into the weekend. Forecasters with the National ... more
Madison County man pleads guilty to distributing, possessing child pornography
A Madison County man admitted in federal court to trading child sexual abuse material online, including sending explicit videos to someone he believed was a 12-year-old girl. Jacob Netzel, 33, of Oneida, pleaded guilty April ... more
