Central New York

Earth Day has come and gone, and for many of us we might be putting off thoughts surrounding the environment for another year. This month on Syracuse Speaks, we decided to linger on those thoughts for a just a bit longer and dive into the environment around Central New York to examine its biodiversity. To do that we visit the "Climate Connections" exhibit at ArtRage Gallery, unpack the idea of "Lawn to Meadow," discuss the need for pollinators and more.

Local health experts share difficulty in identifying if xylazine plays a part in the rising number of opioid overdoses.

The State of Rural New York has found in a recent study that New York has struggled with unemployment and population, problems they hope to solve with Access to Home and RESTORE.

The TSA will hold information booths to tell people about a potential job with the security team.

Coaches at Cazenovia College are doing what they can to help the student-athletes find their next stop as the college plans to close its doors.

The 2023 State Winter Games for Special Olympics New York commences on Friday, Feb. 24 with its opening ceremony. Competitions begin on Saturday, Feb. 25.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for the Syracuse area through Thursday morning.

Central New York's Water Authority warns the area of freezing pipes as temperatures drop, and gives suggestions and precautions to take to avoid the problem.

Syracuse nonprofit Refugee and Immigrant Self-Empowerment, or RISE, received a $30,000 healthy equity grant to help Central New York newcomers to grow their own produce.

CenterState CEO's annual Economic Forecast reveals many businesses are expecting to increase revenue and hiring this year.