Chris Bolt

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Central Square Schools asks voters to approve proposed budget after losing $2 million in state aid

3 weeks ago | waer.org | Chris Bolt |John Smith |JOhn Smith |Holliday Moore

Voters in many Central New York school districts will decide on school budgets next week. Central Square Schools’ Superintendent wants to clarify some things about challenges the district faces and what it means for the community. (This story includes corrections on tax and salary information we previously reported.)Residents of the Central Square School District, like those in other small districts, will be voting on school budgets that deal with shifting state aid and other uncertainties.
“Light and Shadow” exhibit showcases local artists this Sunday in Syracuse

3 weeks ago | waer.org | Chris Bolt

Central New Yorkers can see the artistic talents of some of their friends and neighbors in the latest Art for Art’s Sake exhibit Sunday, May 18. Titled “Light and Shadow,” the show features painting, photography, digital art, sculpture and other mediums. Artists’ works were judged by the owners of Syracuse’s Edgewood Gallery.
Tenney praises Trump’s first 100 days, citing border wall and energy policies

1 month ago | waer.org | Chris Bolt

President Trump is drawing praise from upstate New York Congress member Claudia Tenney for his first 100 days in office. Tenney notes the president has made changes in construction on a border wall, banning what she termed ‘woke’ ideologies in schools, and keeping biological men out of women’s sports. She adds Trump rescinded what she termed ‘job-killing’ energy policies that focused on renewable power, in favor of more drilling and production of fossil fuels.
Traffic signal changes coming to two Syracuse intersections

2 months ago | waer.org | Chris Bolt

Drivers in two Syracuse neighborhoods need to pay extra attention to changes in traffic lights. The city’s Department of Public Works is changing the stoplights at two busy intersections from flashing red and yellow … to red, yellow and green signals. The intersections involved are South Geddes Street at West Onondaga Street on Syracuse’s west side, and Grant Boulevard at LeMoyne Ave on the north side. There will also be pedestrian button crossings. The annual change takes place starting April 1.
Proposal to lower utility costs & reduce heating emissions faces uphill battle in state budget talks

2 months ago | waer.org | Chris Bolt

Environmental groups and advocates for reducing fossil fuel use are frustrated the New York HEAT Act is not finding its way into state budget talks. The New York HEAT act basically went one for three. Only the state assembly included the proposal in its version of this year’s state budget – the Senate and Governor Hochul did not – with budget negotiations expected to wrap up by the end of the month.
Contract negotiations for 2,400 Crouse Hospital union employees begin

Mar 5, 2025 | waer.org | Chris Bolt

Some 2,400 hundred unionized employees of Crouse Hospital should soon have a new contract proposal to consider. 1199SEIU says contract negotiations are starting tomorrow for a new contract to take over after the current one ends April 30th. Union officials say they’re focusing on a comprehensive package of wages and benefits that will both help retain employees and recruit new ones. Bargaining is also expected to address staffing levels.
The role of AI in crisis communications: Trustworthiness vs. avoiding problems

Feb 27, 2025 | waer.org | Chris Bolt

Public relations professionals have to decide how and when to use AI in their communications and strategies. In times of crises, institutions, companies and other organizations plan messages to the public, to employees, or other stakeholders. But if that message is attributed - in whole or part - to artificial intelligence, it can come off as insincere or untrustworthy.
Syracuse Literacy League program open for registration

Feb 21, 2025 | waer.org | Chris Bolt

Syracuse city schoolchildren from 8 to 12 years old can get help with reading though the city’s Police Athletic League. Sign-ups for the program are now underway. PAL officials say they engage kids in fun ways by merging sports into activities that incorporate reading and writing skills. Director of Community Engagement Jimmy Oliver adds the Literacy League is meant to address the proficiency gap that can help youth succeed for academic and lifelong success.
The carbon footprint of cryptocurrency mining is spurring opposition and research

Feb 10, 2025 | waer.org | Chris Bolt

Cryptocurrency is causing environmental concerns here in Upstate New York and elsewhere, over its increasing carbon footprint. The consequences of crypto mining, running the numerous computers to manage the currency, is spurring energy research and oppositionCornell Professor of Energy Systems Fengqi You explained, the energy burden for mining cryptocurrency annually is larger than that of Argentina’s. And this huge amount of energy usage comes with consequences.
Trump targets Syracuse University, 130 other colleges in DEI crackdown

Jan 29, 2025 | waer.org | Chris Bolt

Syracuse University is on a list of 131 colleges President Donald Trump is identifying as possible targets for investigations into diversity practices. The Chronicle of Higher Education is reporting it’s part of a sweeping executive order. The President asserts DEI efforts go against civil rights laws, calling them “demeaning and immoral.” He’s instructed government agencies to consider lawsuits or regulatory actions against higher education institutions.