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State funding announced by Governor Kathy Hochul or $271 million will support two Syracuse housing projects. Jensen Ave Apartments and East Adams development will add 518 units, many for low income.
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Textile recycling, clothes, mattresses, rugs, etc., is challenging, generally not handled by municipalities. Other groups such as Planet Aid, are tackling it through donations, innovative methods. -
Four new holiday plays from Syracuse's Armory Square Playwrights air on WAER. Stories explore faith, family traditions, and unexpected connections this holiday season. -
Deputy Chief Mark Rusin was named Syracuse's next police chief by incoming Mayor Sharon Owens. He shared thoughts on crime, reform, community and transforming the department. -
More notably, the city saw declines below the five-year average. -
President Helen Hudson, 2nd district councilor Pat Hogan, and councilor-at-large Amir Gethers aren't returning next year. -
A water supply main break threatens the flow to people in towns of DeWitt, Manlius, Pompey, Sullivan, Lenox & Lincoln. Residents asked to conserve; repairs expected to take 2 weeks.
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What would 2026 look like if your resolutions were ruled by fun? That's what one science writer suggests.
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America's AI boom requires a lot of power. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Jennifer Hiller about the workers who are building the electric grid one transformer at a time.
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We find out more about the movement afoot to be able to fix things you own — it's called "right to repair."
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President Trump discusses his health after spending the 2024 campaign knocking President Biden as old.