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Syracuse is suspending its residency requirement for new police officers to address staffing shortages and attract more candidates.

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Syracuse will suspend residency requirement for new police officers
Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens is pausing the residency requirement for new police officers in a pilot program aimed at addressing the city's police staffing shortage.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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Today at 11 a.m. & 9 p.m. on WRVO: A special "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson." Twin Cities residents discuss the death of Alex Pretti and the future of ICE. Listen on-air or ask your smart speaker to play WRVO.

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Special: 'The Future of ICE' from 'The Middle with Jeremy Hobson' airs February 3
Listen to WRVO's special broadcast of 'The Middle with Jeremy Hobson' on Feb 3. A live audience in St. Paul discusses the future of ICE and American democracy.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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Rep. Mike Lawler faced jeers over ICE tactics at a town hall in New York's Hudson Valley. The Republican congressman also heard concerns from voters about housing and the cost of living.

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N.Y. Republican met with jeers over ICE tactics during town hall in swing district
Discontent over ICE enforcement tactics is spilling out into races across the country, including competitive congressional districts held by Republicans, like Rep. Mike Lawler of New York.
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February 2, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Cornell University researchers mapped how New York communities respond to immigration policy. The tool shows local statements and data, revealing widespread support for immigrants across the state.

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New tool from Cornell highlights immigration policy at the local level
A new interactive map from Cornell University researchers tracks how local governments and schools across New York state engage with immigration policy.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens outlined her vision for the city Thursday, focusing on housing improvements and protecting immigrant residents. She also proposed a nightlife coordinator and converting Clinton Square's ice rink for summer roller skating.

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Owens pushes housing, promises to protect immigrants in first State of the City address
Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens delivered her first State of the City address, focusing on housing, a new nightlife coordinator, and support for the New York for All Act.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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The release of the 2026 Native American $1 coin by the United States Mint is in recognition of the heroism of Polly Cooper during the Revolutionary War.

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Oneida Nation woman honored on Native American coin
The release of the 2026 Native American $1 coin by The United States Mint is in recognition of the heroism of Polly Cooper during the Revolutionary War.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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The Senate voted down a spending package Thursday as Democrats demand Homeland Security reforms. Senator Chuck Schumer said the DHS funding bill lacks votes until "ICE is properly reined in and overhauled legislatively."

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Senate fails to advance spending bills as Democrats push for DHS reforms
Senators blocked a package of six spending bills that includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security as Democrats continue to push for reforms to immigration enforcement.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says tariff threats are hurting New York businesses and tourism. School trips and sports tournaments have been canceled. She's calling on President Donald Trump to stop threatening tariffs on Canadian goods.

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Gillibrand speaks out against Canadian tariff threats
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand warns that tariffs on Canada are "devastating" New York tourism and small businesses, as she joins a legal challenge against the moves.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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New York ranks 41st for child poverty, with 18% of children affected. The state expanded its child tax credit this year, but advocates worry federal cuts could undermine progress.

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NY's child poverty rate is still one of the worst in the nation
In many upstate cities like Syracuse, Binghamton, and Rochester, the number of children living in poverty is upwards of 40%.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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New York's DMV offices will close statewide starting February 13 for a major technology overhaul. The upgrade replaces computer systems dating to the 1960s. Residents should handle any DMV business before then.

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Major technology upgrade at state DMV will close offices statewide in February
New York DMV offices will temporarily close starting Feb. 13 to modernize 1960s-era computer systems. Expect closures and longer lines through mid-February.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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The Buffalo Bills have promoted offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach on a five-year deal. Brady's promotion comes a little over a week after Sean McDermott was fired following a nine-year tenure.

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Bills promote offensive coordinator Joe Brady to take over as head coach
Brady's promotion comes a little more than a week after Sean McDermott was fired following a nine-year tenure.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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Upstate Medical University is recruiting 1,000 volunteers over 65 for a landmark trial testing a Pfizer vaccine against C. diff, a dangerous intestinal infection common in older adults and healthcare settings.

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Upstate Medical University looking for volunteers for biggest ever clinical trial
Upstate Medical University seeks 1,000 central New York volunteers for a global Pfizer clinical trial testing a vaccine for the C. diff bacteria.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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A New York judge ruled that Staten Island's GOP-held House district dilutes minority voting power and ordered new maps by Feb. 6. Republicans have appealed to the state's highest court in a case with implications for congressional control.

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Republicans appeal decision that threw out NYC's only GOP-controlled House district
Republicans on Monday appealed a judge's decision to throw out the lines of New York City's only GOP-controlled House seat.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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Gov. Kathy Hochul called for the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the fatal shooting of protester Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, by federal agents in Minneapolis.

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Hochul promises action against federal officials in wake of Minneapolis shooting death
Gov. Kathy Hochul Sunday said that federal Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem should resign, be fired, or impeached for a fatal shooting of a protester by federal agents Saturday in Minneapolis.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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New York is digging out from a major winter storm that brought up to two feet of snow across the state. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency and directed non-essential state workers to stay home today.

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State of emergency in effect for all of New York as winter storm arrives
Most of central and northern New York will see 1-2 feet of snow by midday Monday.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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Central New York braces for dangerous cold as temperatures plunge below zero this weekend. Emergency officials are coordinating shelter access and outreach to unhoused residents, while urging everyone to limit time outdoors.

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Central New York emergency service agencies prepare for winter blast threatening single digits
Anyone needing shelter can call 211 for the nearest warming center.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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A massive winter storm is bearing down on much of the U.S., bringing dangerous ice, snow and frigid temperatures from Texas to New England. Officials urge residents to prepare now and stay off the roads this weekend.

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Tens of millions of Americans brace for winter weather blast
A winter storm is expected to wallop a huge chunk of the U.S. from the southwest, into the Plains, the Deep South, and the eastern seaboard. Heavy snow, ice, sleet and freezing rain are forecast.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow and ice from Texas to the Northeast this weekend. Officials are urging residents to prepare for dangerous travel conditions and possible power outages.

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A massive winter storm will hit large parts of the U.S. through the weekend
A large storm system is expected to hit this weekend, with snow and ice from Texas to the Carolinas and up the Eastern seaboard. The winter system could bring more than a foot of snow.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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As arctic air hits CNY, the Housing and Homeless Coalition activates "Code Blue" rules to provide warm shelter for the region's homeless population.

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Homeless advocates increasing shelter options for anyone who needs a warm bed during cold snap
As arctic air hits central New York, the Housing and Homeless Coalition activates "Code Blue" rules to provide warm shelter for the region's homeless population.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a $260 billion budget proposal that maintains current tax rates while significantly expanding child care funding. Strong Wall Street returns brought in $7.4 billion in additional revenue for the coming year.

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Hochul’s $260 billion budget proposal includes no new taxes, increased spending on kids
A strong year on Wall Street is helping net the state more than $10 billion in unexpected revenue.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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A ruptured water main in Cicero that forced thousands to conserve water is nearly repaired. Officials expect to lift the mandatory conservation order Monday, Jan. 19, after testing confirms the water is safe to drink.

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Massive water pipe repair nearly complete; conservation order expected to be lifted Monday
OCWA officials expect to lift the mandatory water conservation order Monday as crews finish replacing a 134-foot section of broken water main in Cicero.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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Verizon's massive Wednesday outage affected millions of customers due to a software issue. Syracuse University's Lee McKnight says outages are "a fact of life these days" as telecom networks rely on cloud services.

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Verizon just had a big outage. Here's what we know
Verizon says a software problem caused the glitch and they are conducting a postmortem, but experts say outages are "a fact of life" these days.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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January 16's groundbreaking for Micron's $100 billion chip facility aims to attract suppliers to central New York. Officials say the ceremony signals to global companies that the project is moving forward.

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Officials hope groundbreaking will bring companies that want to work with Micron to CNY
Federal, state and local leaders will be on hand Friday to officially break ground on Micron’s $100 billion project in central New York.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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Gov. Kathy Hochul positioned herself against the Trump administration in her State of the State address, proposing to restrict federal immigration agents from schools and hospitals. She emphasized affordability with child care subsidies and lower car insurance costs.

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How Kathy Hochul’s State of the State sets up her re-election campaign
Her speech aimed to keep moderates, nod to progressives and contrast with Trump.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Hundreds gathered at Columbus Circle Monday to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions. Organized by local social justice groups, the rally called for Syracuse leaders to limit cooperation with federal immigration operations.

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Anti-ICE protest draws crowd to Syracuse's Columbus Circle
Hundreds gathered in Syracuse for an anti-ICE rally Monday. Protesters at Columbus Circle voiced anger over recent shootings and called for local action.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:52 PM