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The Fenner Wind Farm was groundbreaking when built in 2001, and has educated about renewable energy since. A new wind power and a solar project are not getting the same welcome from residents.
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In its fourth game of a six game road trip, No. 10 Syracuse men's lacrosse traveled to face one of the blue-bloods of college lacrosse: No.11 Johns Hopkins. Caitlin McDonough recaps the Orange’s fourth ranked win of the season. -
After starting the season 0-3, Syracuse women’s lacrosse turned things around and extended its winning streak to four in SU’s 13-3 win over Virginia Tech. Jake Bowen recaps another dominant victory for the Orange. -
Natasha Alford, journalist, author and media exec, returns to Syracuse March 10 for a Friends of Central Library lecture. She spoke to us on ethnicity, resilience, opportunity and state of journalism. -
The Democratic governor met with Tom Homan, the architect of Trump’s border crackdown, for nearly an hour Friday. -
Volunteer fire departments are facing their lowest staff levels in 40 years, according to the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs. They seek a law to allow small payments to recruit and retain members. -
After three years, the NYS DOT reopened a high-speed ramp from I-481 southbound to I-81 southbound.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Maya Berry of the Arab American Institute about the role of politics in heightened anti-Muslim speech in the U.S.
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Starting in 2029, the Oscars will be shown exclusively on YouTube. This announcement follows years of scandals and dwindling audiences for Hollywood's premiere awards show. NPR's A Martinez talks to Bill Kramer, the CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
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A high school swim team in Texas raised nearly $20,000 to help their beloved school custodian after he spent months in the hospital.
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A special election to fill the seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene brings renewed attention to the role President Trump's endorsement plays in deep-red districts and among his voters.
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What do Tuesday's elections in Georgia and Mississippi signal about the future of Republicans and Democrats nationally? NPR asks Matthew Klein of Cook Political Report.