Ellen Abbott
Reporter, SyracuseEllen produces news reports and features related to events that occur in the greater Syracuse area and throughout Onondaga County. Her reports are heard regularly in regional updates in Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
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President Biden signed the $280 billion CHIPs and Science Act into law Tuesday. -
There have been several significant spikes in drug overdoses in Onondaga County in recent months, and health department officials believe it’s linked to increased amounts of fentanyl in the drug supply.
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Now that Onondaga County lawmakers have agreed to move ahead with an $85 million aquarium project, the work begins to create the facility.
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After a contentious meeting, Onondaga County lawmakers narrowly approved County Executive Ryan McMahon’s plan to build an $85 million aquarium in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor.
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County Executive Ryan McMahon has been publicly pushing for the $85 million project since last fall, but hasn’t been able to move ahead amidst strong political opposition. Getting the votes for the project may come down to serious deal-making.
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The only company that produces 5G technology in the United States is now officially up and running in Syracuse.
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Central New York and the Mohawk Valley could cash in following Senate passage of a $280 billion package meant to boost the chip manufacturing industry in the United States.
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The Dispensary of Hope aids uninsured individuals in getting the prescriptions they need.
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A recent AAA survey finds that a quarter of motorists don’t realize there is a law in New York state that requires drivers who see an emergency vehicle on the roadside, to slow down, and if possible change lanes.
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Food insecurity in CNY rises with the cost of goods. The Food Bank of CNY is facing increasing demand.
