Lacey Leonardi
Anchor and Reporter at Spectrum News 1 Central NY
Award winning Multi-skilled Broadcast & Digital Journalist #NYS News Anchor @SpecNews1CNY [email protected] #BasketballMomma
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2 weeks ago |
spectrumlocalnews.com | Lacey Leonardi
Property crime is down by nearly 50% at New York’s biggest malls, say mall owners who also own malls in most of upstate’s major markets. Officials at Destiny USA say it’s not luck, but layers. A new Property Crimes Task Force, security upgrades, police collaboration and license plate-reading technology called Flock cameras are all driving measurable results. Michael Gately, general manager at Destiny USA, says the investment is paying off.
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2 weeks ago |
mynews13.com | Lacey Leonardi
Walmart says newly-implemented tariffs could force it to raise prices, but not everyone is convinced. President Donald Trump recently called on the company to “eat the tariffs,” accusing it of using the situation to boost profits. With potential price hikes looming, some shoppers are turning to a tariff-proof alternative: thrift stores. Unlike retail stores where prices fluctuate with inflation and international costs, thrift shops rely on local donations, which keeps prices low.
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3 weeks ago |
spectrumlocalnews.com | Lacey Leonardi
Services were underway Monday for Syracuse civic leader Van Robinson, a civil rights champion who led the Syracuse Common Council and the effort to remove the divisive Interstate 81 viaduct. Robinson passed away at the age of 87 on May 3 in Upstate University Hospital. A celebration of Robinson's life and contributions to the city was drawing a powerful outpouring of respect at Bethany Baptist Church from across New York and state leaders. Gov. Kathy Hochul, U.S. Sen.
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1 month ago |
spectrumlocalnews.com | Lacey Leonardi
School districts across New York are preparing for critical budget votes on May 20. But without hard data on state funding, districts that are facing rising costs and deficits will have to make difficult decisions. Leaders are encouraging families to get involved and brace for potential cuts. “Boards had to make decisions, and it’s not ideal to not know for certain what will happen,” said Robert Lowry, deputy director of the state Council of School Superintendents.
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1 month ago |
mynews13.com | Lacey Leonardi
There's a consumer credit warning for the millions of Americans with student loan debt — especially younger borrowers. After a lengthy pandemic pause, federal student loan payments are back, and so are the consequences for missing them. Now that those repayment plans have returned, buying cars or houses and securing lines of credit could be impacted, adding to already high interest rates.
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