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CNY charity puts $1 million toward lead poison fight after advances in 2 Syracuse neighborhoods
The city's lead poisoning rates rose during the pandemic, but seem to be back to pre-Covid levels.
Oneida Shores Park beach reopens to swimming after high levels of E. coli found in water
Swimming hasn't been allowed since July 9.
Floating chicken, different types of insects found in restaurant inspection
See a list of weekly food service inspections done by the Onondaga County Health Department.
Mosquitoes with Jamestown Canyon virus found at 2 busy Onondaga County locations
No cases of the more serious West Nile or EEE have been found so far in 2024.
Upstate Medical to offer full med school scholarships to Syracuse Say Yes graduates
The state is funding the $240,000-per-student scholarships to Upstate's Norton College of Medicine.
Celebrities are getting $2,000 MRI scans to learn about their health. Should you?
Companies say scans can help identify medical conditions that can go undetected at a typical doctor’s visit.
New $6 million fund will try to turn Upstate Medical University’s ideas into new businesses
Funding from the newly established Upstate Biotech Ventures will invest in startup companies affiliated with SUNY Upstate.
Veterans exposed to asbestos should get regular health check-ups, learn their rights (Your Letters)
Naval personnel at an astoundingly high risk of asbestos exposure, writes advocate who helps veterans navigate the VA claims process.
People to know in NY cannabis: Regina Smith
Smith is co-owner of Yonkers dispensary The Plant. She answered eight simple questions for NY Cannabis Insider’s “People to know” series.
A daily dose of hope: With fentanyl deadlier than ever, Syracuse fights back one life at a time
Thousands of Central New York addicts must start their day with the trip that keeps them alive.
How to get help in Central NY to fight opioid and fentanyl addiction and overdoses
Plus resources on Narcan and testing strips.
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for July 13, 2024
We published stories about how a Supreme Court case may affect rescheduling, a tense Cannabis Control Board meeting and more.