This week the region was struck by a rapid storm that downed trees and left many without power, but the summer overall has been more dry than usual, leaving some farms to worry about their crops. But the later months of this season may bring wetter weather. Meanwhile, the record-pace of rising inflation has left some local organizations struggling to hire employees even more so than before, and human services agencies are particularly feeling the challenge. Plus, low COVID vaccine booster rates have medical experts concerned about the latest variants.
1. Storm sweeps through region but Central New York farms are still struggling with a rainfall shortage
A sudden and severe storm hit the region this week, but Onondaga County urban and rural farms are still facing a dry summer season.
2. This year's mild summer conditions may soon change in Central New York
There's a weather shift on the horizon.
3. CNY Human service agencies struggling to hire, and inflation is making it worse
The increasing consumer prices are making it more difficult for Central New York nonprofit human service agencies to meet their missions.
4. How are CNY's human service agencies trying to overcome the labor shortage?
The labor shortage and record-breaking inflation are forcing Central new York’s non-profit human service agencies to be more proactive in order to recruit and retain employees.
5. Experts say low booster rates are concerning as BA.4 and BA.5 variants spread in Central New York
Onondaga County are concerned about booster rates due to the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants are quickly becoming the country’s dominant strain, even Central New York.
6. New York distributes first round of Abortion Provider Support Fund grants
Nine clinics within the network of the Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York were among those receiving the first grants from the state’s Abortion Providers Support Fund.
7. Syracuse councilors want to zero in on what development is feasible at Inner Harbor
Officials with the city of Syracuse wanted to draw up more specific development plans for the Inner Harbor and lakefront areas, and they approved $200,000 for an agreement with the New York State Local Waterfront Revitalization program.