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Tornado Warning including Osceola NY and Redfield NY until 7:30 PM EDT
This graphic displays a tornado warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 7:30 PM EDT. The warning includes Osceola NY and Redfield NY. This warning is for Southern Jefferson County in central New York, Southwestern Lewis County in central New York and Northeastern Oswego County in central New York. The threats associated with this warning are a radar indicated tornado and pea sized hail. There are 1,165 person in the warning along with 0 schools and 0 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a tornado warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 7:30 PM EDT. The warning includes Osceola NY and Redfield NY. This warning is for Southern Jefferson County in central New York, Southwestern Lewis County in central New York and Northeastern Oswego County in central New York. The threats associated with this warning are a radar indicated tornado and pea sized hail. There are 1,165 person in the warning along with 0 schools and 0 hospitals.

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Tornado Warning including Carthage NY, West Carthage NY and Philadelphia NY until 7:00 PM EDT – at New York, USA
This graphic displays a tornado warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 7:00 PM EDT. The warning includes Carthage NY, West Carthage NY and Philadelphia NY. This warning is for East central Jefferson County in central New York and North central Lewis County in central New York. The threats associated with this warning are a radar indicated tornado and pea sized hail. There are 17,499 people in the warning along with 8 schools and 1 hospital.

ALT This graphic displays a tornado warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 7:00 PM EDT. The warning includes Carthage NY, West Carthage NY and Philadelphia NY. This warning is for East central Jefferson County in central New York and North central Lewis County in central New York. The threats associated with this warning are a radar indicated tornado and pea sized hail. There are 17,499 people in the warning along with 8 schools and 1 hospital.

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Air quality alerts have been issued for tomorrow as smoke from Canadian wildfires makes its way back to central and northern NY. bit.ly/3CNGGir
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Anyone that cannot reach their family member or friend, there will be a reunification point at the rear of Destiny USA at the Carousel entrance. No stores need to remain under lockdown, it is safe to evacuate the mall.
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The Syracuse Police Department is investigating an isolated shooting incident that occurred outside Destiny USA, near the Solar Street entrance. This is not an active shooter. There is no need to shelter in place. The investigation is active and ongoing, please avoid the area.
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NEW: Onondaga County has filed a lawsuit against New York City over its plan to send asylum seekers to the county.
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NEW: A magnitude 3.6 earthquake occurred near Adams Center in Jefferson County at around 2:10 pm Sunday.
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@LastQuake23 Apr 2023
🔔#Earthquake (#sismo) M3.6 occurred 10 mi SW of #Watertown (New York) 15 min ago (local time 14:10:08). More info at: 📱emsc-csem.org/service/applic… 🌐m.emsc.eu/?id=1253367 🖥emsc-csem.org/Earthquake/ear…
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CNY Congressman @RepWilliams held a roundtable with local law enforcement, county health officials and non-profits on April 11 to get a sense of how the opioid and overdose epidemic is affecting the 22nd Congressional District. bit.ly/3Kz1OfN
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.@NYSDEC is warning of increased fire danger as much of NY state sees warmer temperatures and lower humidity. bit.ly/3MIjUPf
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Gov. Kathy Hochul says NY state will collect and reserve a five-year supply of 150,000 doses of misoprostol, a drug that can be used on its own to medically induce abortion. bit.ly/3UKEwZb

Hochul: State will stockpile medication abortion drug

Gov. Kathy Hochul, in the wake of a federal judge in Texas ruling outlawing the medication abortion drug mifepristone, says the state will collect and reserve a five-year supply of 150,000 doses of...

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Syracuse Mayor @BenWalsh44 proposed the 2024 budget to the Syracuse Common Council on Monday, April 10. bit.ly/3KQAGtZ
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A new university semiconductor network hopes to fill many of the 50,000 jobs coming to CNY when Micron builds four microchip plants in the Town of Clay. bit.ly/3zMDLVN

More than 20 universities across the northeast are joining forces to create Micron's workforce

A new university semiconductor network hopes to fill many of the 50,000 jobs coming to central New York when Micron builds four microchip plants in the Town of Clay.

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CNY Congressman @RepWilliams held his first town hall event in Madison County since he took office. bit.ly/3KZRm2t

Rep. Williams holds first town hall event in Madison County

Central New York Congressman Brandon Williams held his first town hall event at Chittenango High School since he took office.

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Several North Country schools are delayed this morning after receiving bomb threats via email that are likely hoaxes.
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Canton central school received what appears to be a bomb threat hoax and is on a two-hour delay Tuesday morning. Out of caution, it's working with law enforcement to sweep the building before anyone enters the building. northcountrypublicradio.org/…

Hochul tries to reassure after St. Lawrence County, other schools affected by bomb hoax

According to Canton superintendent Ron Burke, the school received a bomb threat “from out of the area” by email. It's believed to be a hoax.

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The CNY Regional Market could face shutting down if none of the estimated $91 million dollars in revitalization projects are completed. Market administrators are seeking public funding to update facilities. bit.ly/40WvPN3

CNY Regional Market seeks funding for building repairs

The CNY Regional Market could face shutting down if none of the estimated $91 million dollars in revitalization projects are completed. Market administrators are seeking public funding to update...

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Syracuse NY, Rome NY and Cortland NY until 5:45 PM EDT – at New York, USA
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 5:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Syracuse NY, Rome NY and Cortland NY. This warning is for Southwestern Oneida County in central New York, Western Otsego County in central New York, Madison County in central New York, Eastern Cayuga County in central New York, Cortland County in central New York, Onondaga County in central New York, Eastern Tompkins County in central New York and Northern Chenango County in central New York. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and penny sized hail. There are 588,565 people in the warning along with 178 schools and 7 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 5:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Syracuse NY, Rome NY and Cortland NY. This warning is for Southwestern Oneida County in central New York, Western Otsego County in central New York, Madison County in central New York, Eastern Cayuga County in central New York, Cortland County in central New York, Onondaga County in central New York, Eastern Tompkins County in central New York and Northern Chenango County in central New York. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and penny sized hail. There are 588,565 people in the warning along with 178 schools and 7 hospitals.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul told NYS Public Radio's @kdewitt7 that she and the State Legislature need more time to work out the details of a budget that she hopes will include changes to the state's bail reform laws and an affordable housing package. bit.ly/3KkaMOT

Hochul says state budget will miss April 1 deadline

In an interview with public radio, Gov. Kathy Hochul says she and the legislature need more time to work out the details of a budget that she hopes will include changes to the state's bail reform...

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Several reports of false school shootings were reported throughout New York state Thursday, March 30. bit.ly/3ZvnMWz

False calls of school shootings reported in Syracuse, Utica, Rome and across NY state

New York State Police responded to several swatting incidents in the state Thursday.

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Warmer weather means potholes are beginning to make themselves known across roads. Syracuse DPW expects to begin ramping up pothole fixes in April. bit.ly/3zl5JHI

Syracuse Public Works Committee to assist DPW in pothole fixes

Warmer weather means potholes are beginning to make themselves known across roads. Syracuse DPW expects to begin ramping up pothole fixes in April.

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