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The pastor and a family of a Syracuse Methodist church share the significance of the denomination's landslide vote in May to allow LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex weddings.

UUMC family, pastor weigh in on Methodists' historic vote to lift anti-LGBTQ+ bans The pastor and a family of a Syracuse Methodist church share the significance of the denomination's landslide vote in May to allow LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex weddings.

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Contractors, trade unions, and others had plenty of interest from about 200 job seekers at Wednesday's job fair aimed at recruiting workers for the I-81 project in Syracuse. Marie Weiss is council representative with Carpenters Union Local 277.

Contractors, trade unions seek more workers for ongoing I-81 project About 200 people turned out at a recent job fair to gather information and make connections.

The final hours of the 2024 New York legislative session have been dominated by a growing rift between Governor Kathy Hochul and some top democratic state lawmakers over the governor’s decision to halt congestion pricing in New York City.

Backlash to Hochul's halt to congestion pricing delays end of the legislative session There's a growing rift between Governor Kathy Hochul and some top democratic state lawmakers over the governor’s decision.

There was a rare bipartisan vote in the state legislature on new rules to ban harmful algorithms in children’s social media feeds. Supporters, both Democrats and Republicans, say the change will help improve kids’ mental health.

New York State legislature restricts social media feeds for children to reduce harm A rare bipartisan vote in NY legislature approves restrictions for children’s social media feeds. Supporters say the change will help improve kids’ mental health.

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A new report from Syracuse’s City Auditor suggests the city could be more transparent about its road reconstruction plans. Alexander Marion’s report called "Roadwork Ahead" doesn’t reveal any glaring issues with the way the city maintains its roads.

Auditor's report suggests more data, coordination to improve road work transparency Alexander Marion's report reveals the city's paving priorities often deviate from established criteria used and provided by transportation experts.

A utility watchdog group is expressing deep concern about National Grid’s rate hike proposal. The plan is likely to impact Central New Yorke customers customers already struggling to pay their bills.

National Grid's proposed rate hike draws deep concern from watchdog group The company is requesting a 15 percent increase in electricity delivery rates and 20 percent for natural gas by 2025. NYS regulators will scrutinize the plan over the next 11 months.

A summer concert series is once again bringing music…and health care service providers to six Syracuse neighborhoods. Jazz in the City is marking 20 seasons of public outreach.

Jazz in the City marks 20 years of music and health care in Syracuse neighborhoods The concert series begins June 13 in Leavenworth Park and wraps up August 15th in Thornden Park.

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The state legislative session is winding down, and Syracuse-area state lawmakers are working to make legislation that is important to Central New York a priority, as bills advance. For example, Senator Rachel May is optimistic both chambers might finally move to expand the Bottle Bill.

Environmental bills dominate end of session priorities for two CNY state lawmakers There's optimism that an expanded bottle bill may get a vote, as well as a measure that aims to reduce plastic packaging.

Onondaga County lawmakers are setting up a plan to address the numerous challenges facing the CNY Regional Market Authority. The county is willing to spend up to $4 million toward critical facility and infrastructure improvements.

Onondaga County Legislature considers plan to address Regional Market challenges The CNY Regional Market has been under increased scrutiny since an audit by the state comptroller revealed poor fiscal management.

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After a new report showed Central New York’s homeless communities growing exponentially, a door opens welcoming Syracuse’s run-away teens.

Rescue Mission opens home for runaway and homeless youth The home will provide a private room, meals, and clothing to those 12-17 seeking shelter. It will be staffed 24 hours a day.

Friends are remembering Syracuse’s first black judge as an endlessly curious and passionate proponent for justice. His long-time friend Syracuse University Law Professor Emeritus Richard Ellison first met McKinney as a law student in the late 1960’s. He says judge McKinney sought fairness while understanding the powers and limits of the law.

Retired Syracuse Judge Langston McKinney remembered as smart, curious, and caring The lawyer spent 23 years on the city court bench before retiring in 2010, ending a nearly 40-year legal career. He died late Monday at age 79.

As the New York State legislative session draws to a close, a new poll finds support for several items before the Senate and Assembly, including protecting children from harmful algorithms on social media. Governor Kathy Hochul says she’s making the issue a top priority.

Poll finds wide support among NYers for banning social media algorithms for children Gov. Hochul has made the issue a top priority.

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It was truly an honor for our students to have the opportunity to hear from the Buffalo Bills beat and sideline reporter and host of WGR’s The Extra Point Show, Sal Capaccio.
His insights and experiences in the world of sports journalism provided invaluable learning moments and we are incredibly grateful for his time and the knowledge he shared! 🧡

Syracuse Common Councilors today rejected vetoes from Mayor Ben Walsh tied to the new city budget approved earlier this month. Councilors declined to spend $200,000 dollars on a study of unionized worker salaries.

Syracuse Common Council rejects mayor's veto The council doesn't want to spend money on a salary study of unionized city workers.

Common Threads Update: The show will be returning this Sunday ... but start time will be 3:30 due to the SU Lacrosse championship quarter final game. Join host Pete Thomas as he continues Larry Hoyt's legacy with the show. You might even hear some music from Larry, as well as other folk and acoustic favorites. Pete might even introduce you to something new and sprinkle in local artists. Common Threads should be back to intended time of 2:00p to 5:00p Sundays the following week. Thanks to all who have expressed interest.

Five housing projects in and around Syracuse are getting a boost thanks to an Onondaga County program aimed at easing the housing shortage and making units more affordable to build and buy.
https://www.waer.org/news/2024-05-08/onondaga-county-incentive-program-helps-put-more-housing-units-in-the-pipeline

A State Supreme Court judge on Tuesday struck down New York’s proposed Equal Rights Amendment from the November ballot. Democrats, who were counting on the measure to help generate voter turnout, say they will appeal.

Democrats confident ERA will be reinstated on November ballot after judge strikes it down Democrats were counting on the Equal Rights Amendment to help generate voter turnout this year.

WAER Sports and WAER FM Radio News was happy to take part in this great celebration of the work all of CNY journalists, broadcasters, writers, photographers, videographers, editors and more do to keep our community informed and connected. Thanks SPC!