Upstate Medical University

Yoki Tang

Governor Kathy Hochul's Chief Judge nominee doesn't have the votes and the City of Syracuse is grappling with the death of a young girl due to gun violence. Read more of the WAER News Round-Up to catch up on the week's news.

Two girls stand smiling in a photo. One is in brown and the other is in green. Three people stand behind them.

Syracuse-area twins first to test promising RSV prevention tool

Tarryn Mento

A new passive RSV immunization that developers say is under federal review got started with twin baby girls at Upstate Medical University.

Four people stand in a row, shoulder-to-shoulder, holding a large $230,000 check.

How a $230K donation will help parents of kids with cancer

Isabel Flores

A $230,000 from Paige's Butterfly Run will cover pharmacy copays, medical costs and transportation to Upstate Medical.

Another victim dies following North Syracuse house fire, county sheriff's department says

John Smith

Anthony Wild, 76, died on Thanksgiving evening.

A magnified particle image of the COVID-19 virus shows the virus as a round-shaped cell covered with red nodules.

Leaders urge precautions as Covid activity grows in Onondaga County

Isabel Flores

The 7-day average positivity rate for Onondaga County has risen from two months ago.

The second Upstate-Crouse community forum at the Southwest Community Center.

Public concerns over the Upstate-Crouse merger include staffing and quality of care

Isabel Flores

Members of the public asked questions and expressed concerns at the second community forum held by Upstate University Hospital and Crouse Health.

Officials from Upstate Medical University and Crouse Health presented on the proposed merger in North Syracuse Junior High School.

Takeaways from the first Upstate-Crouse merger community forum

Isabel Flores

Upstate Medical University and Crouse Health hosted its first community forum in North Syracuse. Here's what we learned about their proposed merger.

Patients, families and visitors are going to see these robots on hospital floors at Upstate University Hospital

A fleet of transport robots arrive to Upstate Medical University

John Smith

The transport robots called TUG are being implemented at Upstate Medical University.

Gov Kathy Hochul announces a budget deal on April 7, 2022

Gov. Kathy Hochul tests positive for COVID-19

Katie Zilcosky

The Governor tested positive for Covid-19 as the virus surges across New York State.

Gov. Kathy Hochul wears a mask to help stop the spread of COVID variants.

Hochul says rising spread of COVID-19 subvariants in New York is not cause for panic

Karen DeWitt

She also does not anticipate imposing new mandates anytime soon.