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cnycentral.com > news > local > new-york-dmv-warns-drivers-of-text-scam-claiming-unpaid-tickets-license-suspension

New York DMV warns drivers of text scam claiming unpaid tickets, license suspension

11+ hour, 59+ min ago  (155+ words) Most people don't like hearing from the DMV. if you get a text from someone claiming to be from the department and asking for money, it's likely a scam. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning customers to…...

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cnycentral.com > news > local > heavy-lake-effect-snow-across-central-new-york-through-saturday-morning

Heavy lake effect snow across central New York through Saturday morning

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (163+ words) The heavy lake effect snow has arrived in central New York as near white out conditions are being experienced in the heaviest snow bands. Here's a look at the potential snowfall totals through Saturday morning. Notice a wide swath through…...

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cnycentral.com > news > local > rain-and-snow-likely-through-the-midweek-across-central-new-york

Rain and snow likely through the midweek across central New York

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (159+ words) Winter weather advisories are in effect till 1PM as lake effect snow will continue through the early afternoon across the Tug Hill Plateau. Expect only the highest elevations to be impacted from the snowfall today. Here into Syracuse and largely across…...

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cnycentral.com > news > local > first-case-of-chikungunya-virus-confirmed-in-new-york-mosquito-borne-illness-bug-bite-sick-treatment

First case of Chikungunya virus confirmed in New York

5+ mon, 4+ day ago  (100+ words) ALBANY, N.Y. " New York State health officials have confirmed the first locally acquired case of the Chikungunya virus. The mosquito-borne illness was detected in a person on Long Island, who began experiencing symptoms in August following a trip outside the region....

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cnycentral.com > news > local > new-york-state-fair-enhances-safety-with-new-measures-and-text-alert-system

New York State Fair enhances safety with new measures and text alert system

7+ mon, 1+ day ago  (263+ words) As the Great New York State Fair prepares to open its gates on Wednesday, vendors are finalizing their setups while fair officials introduce new safety measures to ensure a secure experience for all visitors. Julie LaFave, Director of the Great…...

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cnycentral.com > news > local > new-york-taps-into-gen-z-slang-for-latest-spotted-lanternfly-psa

New York taps into Gen Z slang for latest Spotted Lanternfly PSA

7+ mon, 4+ day ago  (224+ words) President Trump said that he had a "very productive meeting" with Putin, but there were certain points on which they did not agree. The state of New York is taking a new approach to warn people of the risk Spotted…...

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cnycentral.com > news > local > snap-cuts-could-impact-thousands-in-central-new-york-house-cuts-year-big-beautiful-bill-food-bank-central-new-york-bill-millions-food-annually-community-vulnerable-support-needs

SNAP cuts could impact thousands in Central New York

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (431+ words) Are you watching fireworks for the Fourth of July? Here is where you can go to see them. by Gary Robinson Jr. SYRACUSE, N.Y. " The Trump administration's newly passed "Big Beautiful Bill" is already making waves across the country and local…...

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cnycentral.com > news > local > esports-championship-levels-the-playing-field-for-new-york-students

Esports championship levels the playing field for New York students

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (355+ words) SYRACUSE, N.Y. " A growing industry is opening new doors for students across New York both literally and digitally. Nearly 70 of the state's top young esports players gathered this weekend to compete in the Empire State Scholastic Esports Federation's Championship and Invitational,…...

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cnycentral.com > news > local > new-york-state-attorney-general-reacts-to-lawsuit-victory-over-president-trumps-tariffs

New York State Attorney General reacts to lawsuit victory over President Trump's tariffs

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (185+ words) The court ruled in favor of New York Attorney General, Letitia James, and a coalition of eleven other attorneys general. They sued the Trump Administration back in April, for unlawfully imposing tariffs under IEEPA through executive orders, social media ... SYRACUSE,…...

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cnycentral.com > news > local > central-new-york-to-receive-millions-of-dollars-for-revitalization-projects-syracuse-rome-cortland-onondaga-county-oswego-fulton

Central New York to receive millions of dollars for revitalization projects

9+ mon, 4+ week ago  (550+ words) ALBANY, N.Y. " Several projects in Central New York are set to receive revitalization funding through New York State. The money is part of more than $50 million awarded to communities across the state ... Central New York to receive millions of dollars for…...