By Alexis Scott Syracuse, N.Y. (NCC NEWS) – With about 150,00 Onondaga County residents going without meals this summer, the Syracuse City School District will be providing help with a free food service for children. The program runs Monday through Friday in the city of Syracuse at various locations around the city. This year, there are […]
By Corey Crisan SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – Tuesday’s primary elections in New York State retain significance regarding major legislative seats. Namely, the Democratic party’s ballot representative to oppose Republican John Katko’s 24th District’s Congressional seat. Juanita Perez-Williams will oppose Dana Balter on Tuesday’s ballot, and the race is expected to be tight. Syracuse.com reported Perez-Williams opened with […]
By Stefan Oliva Syracuse, N.Y. (NCC News) – The New York State Blues Festival will be back for its 26th anniversary from Thursday to Saturday with 22 acts and a headliner each night. The main attractions this time around will be the two sister band Larkin Poe, who are both descendants of the famous poet Edgar […]
By Zach Staton SYRACUSE, NY (NCC News) – On Tuesday voters will be asked to help decide who will be on the ballot for November’s mid-term elections. Democratic primaries in the 1st, 14th, 19th, 21st, and 24th Congressional districts take place from Noon to 9 p.m. The 24th district primary pits former Syracuse mayoral candidate Juanita […]
By Brittany Henderson SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News)— You may think the cost of electric cars are expensive, but the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board is reminding people that the state and a federal law ensures that expensive purchase can also put some money back in your pockets. According to Amanda Mazzoni, senior director […]
By Stefan Oliva Syracuse, NY (NCC News) – The World Health Organization (WHO) put gaming disorder on its most recent list of mental health disorders on Monday. WHO’s announcement sparked debate and raised questions about how it should be treated and whether or not the condition belongs on this list. The WHO defines gaming disorder as “a […]
By Katie Benoit SYRACUSE, N.Y.(NCC NEWS)- According to a National Low Income Housing Coalition report, the average person needs to earn $28,760 in wages to support themselves in a one-bedroom apartment Onondaga County. The figure jumps to $36,240 for those renting a two-bedroom apartment. A local full-time worker being paid the $10.40 minimum hourly wage would earn $21,632 […]
By Tyler Dudley SYRACUSE (NCC NEWS) – One sports league is taking your schoolyard game of kickball to a whole other level. Nearly a decade ago, Andrew Cherok took the game he and his friends were playing for fun and took an opportunity to formally organize a league, known as the Syracuse Sports Association. Cherok […]
By Mary Peters Syracuse, N.Y. (NCC News) – With warmer weather here, you may be reaching for your deodorant more frequently. The Environmental Working Group assesses products and rates the ingredients based on how harmful they may be to people. There are a few common ingredients you should be aware of in your deodorant. Fragrance is […]
By Ashley Burroughs Syracuse, N.Y. (NCC NEWS)- According to the Onondaga County Health Department, 50% percent of adult ticks that were tested carry Lyme disease. Kim Adams, Tree Pest Information Service Director, says it is important to educate and learn how to protect yourself from catching the disease. “You have a one in two chance of […]
By Brooke Meenachan SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – Kayla McKeon has been participating in the Special Olympics for 14 years, competing in bowling, floor hockey, softball and many other events. “It’s a way of keeping us physically fit and having fun with playing a sport,” McKeon said. “This is where we make our lifelong friendships, in […]
By Alexis Scott SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – The heat index went up to 101 degrees in Syracuse and even hotter in surrounding areas. Paired with Southern-like humidity, The National Weather Service says one major health concern is heat stroke. Medical doctor, Jeremy Joslin of Upstate Medical Hospital said that many people believe they’re having a […]
By India Timpton SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC NEWS) – With primary elections taking place all across the country, voters are quickly learning that this year’s ballots will feature more female politicians than ever before. While a combination of open, closed and non-partisan blanket primaries are taking place from March 6 to Nov. 6, 2018, women are looking […]
By Corey Crisan SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – Syracuse experienced its hottest temperatures in almost two years on Monday. A sweltering and muggy 94 degrees was recorded at a base level, but the heat index reached 101 degrees at the Hancock International Airport. Heat like this does not come by often in Central New York, but […]
By Mary Peters ITHACA, N.Y. (NCC News) – With allergy season underway, many people may be dealing with sneezing and runny noses. One recommendation that those with allergies hear is to eat raw honey to help with the symptoms because supposedly the pollen in honey will help make them immune to pollen in the air. […]
By India Timpton SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC NEWS) – A Clay bicyclist was hit from behind on the morning of June 11 and later was pronounced dead. A local bike shop believes that not every accident is preventable, but they can do what they can to keep their patrons safe. Mello Velo Bicycle Shop and Cafe […]
Video Transcript: Eric Gallanty Chiefs Script By Zach Staton SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – Most fans of a sports team know the legends on the field. For fans of the Syracuse Chiefs, the legends extend off the field and into the press box. For Eric Gallanty, the current voice of the minor league club, he gets […]
By Eshalaxmi Barlingay SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – After three years of extensive discussions, meetings, planning and vocal opposition from the neighbors, the Meyer Manor apartments got a green light from the Liverpool officials on Tuesday. The apartment complex is set to start construction on 1225 Tulip Street. With four three story buildings holding 27 units […]
Peyton Zeigler SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – Poison ivy is everywhere in Central New York from hiking trails to backyards. It can be hard to spot if you don’t look for it, so Clare Carney, a natural resource educator of the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), said people need to be careful. “If you don’t know […]
By Stefan Oliva (NCC News) Syracuse, NY – It is gun violence month and a Syracuse man partnered with the Onondaga Earth Corps (OEC) to plant trees to remember people who died from bullets in a more pleasant way. Rashawn Sullivan killed a 17 year old in 1997 and went to prison for about 17 years. […]