1. Israeli Diplomat condemns Russia, supports Ukraine in exclusive interview about the invasion
Just about every country around the globe has condemned Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, and that includes Israel. But Israeli diplomat Itay Milner told WAER's Scott Willis that the middle eastern country has a complicated history and relationship with Russia, finds itself in an awkward balancing act as it supports Ukraine.
2. Labor shortage and supply chain issues linked to Syracuse's trash collection woes
The City of Syracuse Department of Public Works will be implementing a second shift for sanitation crews on daily routes, according to the City of Syracuse.
3. Superintendent’s 39 years of overseeing Syracuse city schools comes to an end
After 39 years of working for Syracuse city schools, Superintendent Jamie Alicea is retiring at the end of the school year.
4. City's affordable housing initiative moves forward with council approval
The Walsh administration’s big push to build new affordable housing in the city took another step forward Monday. They also approved federal pandemic relief funds for a series of items, including an assessment of the city’s gun violence prevention efforts.
5. Late priest bequeaths home to resettle new refugees in Syracuse
The home on Oak Street was a part of a longtime Irish and German community. It is now being renovated by Operation Northern Comfort volunteers and is on track to be available in spring.
Groups both for and against Columbus statue share their opinions after the judge's ruling to keep it. The city of Syracuse intends to appeal.
7. Drive gathers medical supplies for Ukraine
Several organizations have joined together to help resource Ukraine. Volunteers from the Ukrainian Medical Association of Syracuse have been collecting topical antibiotics, alcohol pads to donate to charitable organizations and local schools.
8. NY governor signs laws that hold elected officials more accountable for sexual harassment
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a package of anti-sexual harassment bills into law that, among other things, hold New York’s elected officials more accountable for their actions in those cases.
9. Momentum is growing for a gas tax holiday in New York State
It’s becoming more likely that New York could see a suspension of some gasoline taxes in the new state budget to help ease steeply rising gas prices linked to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
10. Hack-a-thon brings computer coding to Fowler high school
Students from Fowler High School took part in a hack-a-thon to develop digital projects.