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A new musical made its world premiere in central New York. Syracuse Stage presented “How to Dance in Ohio” – a new musical adaptation of a documentary centering on seven autistic young adults preparing for their spring formal.

A local veteran in our community celebrated his 100th birthday in a special way – by receiving a Centenarian Salute.

The New York State Canal Corporation on Tuesday named one of its tugboats after famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who lived in nearby Auburn for many years.

The economy of central New York, and much of upstate, will be transformed following the announcement Tuesday that tech company Micron will make a $100 billion investment to build several state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication plants in the Town of Clay.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is defending a decision to buy over a half-billion dollars in COVID-19 rapid tests from a campaign donor. Her Republican opponents have seized on the issue, and one government reform group says it merits an investigation.

Micron, one of the world’s largest microchip manufacturers, is expected to open a semiconductor plant in New York, promising an investment of up to $100 billion and a plant that could bring 50,000 jobs to the state.

Over 100 Afghan refugees have made homes in central New York over the past year thanks to The Center in Utica.

Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney spoke to Syracuse University students about the importance of a peaceful transition of power and the future of the Republican party.

Farm workers in New York state will start receiving overtime pay after they reach a 40-hour-a-week threshold, in a 10-year phased-in program announced late Friday by the Hochul administration.

A judge in Manhattan has decided to charge the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission, or IRC, to draft new state Assembly districts for 2024 elections.