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Onondaga County officials say changing SNAP rules and stagnant state assistance are putting pressure on local social services, as high housing costs drive demand for emergency shelter.

They gathered at St. Joseph's hospital sharing stories of success including a combat veteran who suffered from PTSD and is now a peer specialist.

Gas prices in the Syracuse area rose once again over the past week. Analysts say renewed fighting in Iran and Ukraine strikes on Russian oil targets pushed the market higher.

Crouse Health agreed to spend $1.5 million over three years to become naming sponsor for the Onondaga County Aquarium.

The center is partnering with Syracuse Build to help job seekers and construction contractors connect Tuesday.

White House administrators call it a necessary step to stop health insurance profiteering, while Gillibrand and Hochul warn it will raise Medicare Part D premiums for New York’s seniors.

The Trump administration says easing truck emissions standards would cut industry costs. Health advocates warn the rollback could increase harmful diesel pollution in New York.

State Senator Chris Ryan chose the CNYSPCA as this year's worthy recipient for Legislative Initiative Funding

Analysts blame botched Israel and U.S. peace policies for the spike.

The DOT's CNY Forward plan will look at Routes 31 and 481, as well as I-81.