Luke Parsnow

4 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Luke Parsnow

Good evening, Central New York. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Your Weather PlannerTonight will be mainly clear, very warm and muggy with lows ranging from the upper 60s to mid 70s. Extreme heat and humidity will continue on Tuesday with highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s. Tuesday will be breezy with a spotty shower or storm possible.

4 days ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Luke Parsnow

More than 427,000 people took part in early voting for this year's primary elections in New York state, according to state Board of Elections numbers released Monday. As of Monday, 427,440 state residents voted early between June 14 and June 22 when early voting was available, which is more than the 78,000 who voted early in 2023, the last year of off-year elections when turnout is usually lower. The vast majority of those — more than 384,000 — came from New York City voters.

1 week ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Luke Parsnow

Cornell University will reduce its workforce and review its operations and programs to find ways to cut costs and address its "profound financial challenges" as a result of the federal government's slashing and freezing of funding since the Trump administration took office earlier this year, the university announced Friday.

1 week ago | ny1.com | Luke Parsnow

The number of private sector jobs in New York increased by 7,500, or 0.1%, in May, according to preliminary seasonally adjusted figures released Wednesday by the state Department of Labor. These put the total number of private sector jobs in the state to 8,471,200 in May. The number of private sector jobs in the U.S. also increased 0.1% over the same period of time, the department said.

1 week ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Luke Parsnow

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced spending reductions and program modifications Wednesday in response to the Common Council's cuts to the city budget over his objections, which will mainly affect public safety operations. Walsh said department leaders conducted reviews of their programs and the adjustments aim to reduce spending while maintaining essential city services.