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NY trails in adult vaccination rates for tetanus, key diseases. Did pandemic make it worse?
Nationally, New York ranked 44th lowest for its adult vaccination rate for tetanus (65%), a federal study found. It dropped even lower at 46th nationally for pneumococcal vaccination rate, which protects against pneumonia and other illness. New York lagged other states in adult vaccination rates for key illnesses, including tetanus...
It’s going to be hot this week: Temps forecast to hit 90 degrees, near record
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Central New York is nearing summer with a hot week, with temperatures forecast to reach almost record breaking highs by mid-week. Temperatures are expected to reach high 80 degrees Monday and Tuesday and get as high as 90 on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
Police: Man hid in Halfmoon resident’s closet, threatened her with liquor bottle
An Oneida County man allegedly hid in a Halfmoon homeowner’s closet and threatened her with a liquor bottle when he was found. John A. Rathbun, 26, of Verona, is also accused of preventing the homeowner from calling 911 by slapping the phone from her hand, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. He’s also accused of stealing liquor.
Woman found dead in creek in Town of DeWitt
DEWITT, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A woman was found dead in a creek in the Town of DeWitt the area of Kirkville Road by DeWitt Police on Sunday morning, May 19. Police first responded to a man who possibly overdosed at 6953 Kirkville Road around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday. After...
Flags on State buildings to half-staff in honor of retired NYS Trooper: Hochul
Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday directed flags on State buildings to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, in honor of Staff Sergeant Benedicto Albizu Jr., a retired member of the New York State Police.
Boonville man arrested after assault on children
BOONVILLE, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A Boonville man was arrested on Friday, May 17 after threatening to assault his two children, then choking them, according to Oneida County Sheriffs. 36-year-old Robert Nagy of Boonville was arrested after Oneida County Sheriffs were called to his home. According to police, there was...
Syracuse working to expand high speed internet across city
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — High speed internet may be standard for many people, but it’s a luxury for more people than you think. The city of Syracuse is now working to close the digital divide. First launched in fall of 2023, the community broadband service program, surge link...
A woman was found dead along highway in Pa. Police shot her alleged killer in Indianapolis
When an Indianapolis police lieutenant fatally shot a 60-year-old Syracuse, New York, native in the sleeper compartment of the man's tractor-trailer in Indianapolis on Nov. 30, he was credited with saving the life of a woman authorities said the man held against her will, cut repeatedly and threatened to kill. That action also...
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