John Smith

6 days ago | waer.org | John Smith |JOhn Smith

Syracuse residents will soon have better access to affordable homes. Gov. Kathy Hochul unpacked her $500 million dollar housing strategy in Syracuse on Thursday. The plan also helps builders to secure funding to build smaller, starter homes. Her goal is to address the need for housing over the next decade by constructing 30,000 homes as Micron gradually opens. Hochul said Syracuse was one of the first cities to embrace her plans.

1 week ago | indibloghub.com | John Smith |JOhn Smith

The ocean is not just pretty and mysterious; it is also what sustains our world. Small plankton and large whales are linked, all doing their part to maintain balance in nature. Without them, people might not survive, the weather could go wild, and we would have trouble growing and catching food. Moreover, students studying nature and science often learn about the ocean and how important it is. Learning about sea animals and plants can teach us not just science, but also jobs, medicine, and even art.

1 week ago | waer.org | John Smith |JOhn Smith

One out of every 2 young families in Syracuse are struggling to afford diapers. The CNY Diaper Bank is holding its 10th annual “Make a Mother’s Day” Diaper Drive throughout the month of May. The organization’s founder believes no child should ever go without. Michaela Hugo says a month supply of diapers costs about 100 dollars and, the price is even more if families can’t afford to buy in bulk.

2 weeks ago | waer.org | John Smith |JOhn Smith

Drivers on Interstate 81 North through the City of Syracuse can expect delays through April 29 as crews finish bridge work. Expect single lane restrictions from Exit 18 Adams and Harrison Streets and the onramp to I-81 North from Pearl Street between the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drivers need to slow down in work zones, look for flaggers, detour signs, and added traffic control devices. Fines double in work zones.

2 weeks ago | waer.org | John Smith |JOhn Smith

A coalition of environmental groups are requesting an extension for Micron’s Draft Environmental Review. However, the county executive claims the amount of days scheduled are already extended. Micron plans to break ground in November for construction on its massive semiconductor chip fab. Before that happens, an Environmental Impact Statement must be completed. The county presently has the draft version from Micron known as the DEIS and plans to release it in early June.