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Central New York has seen a rise in the tick population and a subsequent increase in the threat of diseases they carry. Due to climate change more areas have become hospitable for ticks to thrive.

Housing experts are concerned that New York could soon experience a home foreclosure crisis. Federal and state moratoriums are currently set to expire at the end of August, and organizations like Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York are encouraging homeowners who utilized coronavirus-related assistance to prepare before it ends

Onondaga County’s top official is relieved New York State has over 70% of people with at least one vaccine dose. County Executive Ryan McMahon said that milestone means the state is lifting what’s left of COVID regulations, some of which he argues were arbitrary at this point in the pandemic

Khalid Bey faces Michael Greene in the Syracuse Democratic mayoral primary. Bey points to time on the council and a record of writing bills to help people. He lists jobs, public safety and housing as priorities that he hopes voters align with.

A group of local Jewish people and supporters say the blockade of Gaza is continuing a humanitarian crisis and they're calling for it to end. They also want Washington to stop providing arms to Israel that are used on Palestinians. After violent clashes last month, more missile strikes took place Wednesday.

Democrat Michael Greene has more than a dozen policy proposals - police reform, housing, economic development, ways to make city more fair and equitable - that he says distinguish him from mayoral primary opponent Khalid Bey. He shares some of them here (we'll hear from Bey tomorrow).

AARP officials say several measures passed during recent Albany legislative session and state budget negotiations benefit seniors, nursing home residents. One law allows a caregiver to have access to a patient; another mandates minimum expenditures and time spent with nursing home residents; state also sets up retirement saving vehicle with those who lack at-work 401-k or other plans.

Citing improvements in the fight against COVID 19, Governor Cuomo announce din Syracuse Monday that the New York State Fair could allow full, 100% attendance. Capacity restrictions will be in place for some indoor spaces and musical concerts.