National Grid seeks double-digit rate hikes for gas, electricity (Good Morning CNY for May 29) - syracuse.com
National Grid seeks double-digit rate hikes for gas, electricity (Good Morning CNY for May 29) - syracuse.com
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Sectional champs: Members of the Fulton girls lacrosse team celebrate their 10-9 win over Indian River in the Section III Class C title game Tuesday. Story, more photos. (Rich Barnes photo)
The Latest
Syracuse champ advances at national spelling bee: Simran Sanders, a seventh grader at Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School, stayed alive in the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Tuesday night, qualifying for the second day of the competition. Sanders, 13, advanced to the quarterfinal round for the second consecutive year.
What’s Trending
National Grid seeks whopping double-digit rate hikes: National Grid on Tuesday asked state regulators for king-size rate increases that would boost Upstate energy bills for households by 15% for electricity and 20% for natural gas. The requested increases, which would take effect next year if the Public Service Commission approves them, far exceed anything the utility has asked for in recent decades. Here’s what it could mean for your monthly bill.
Le Moyne College plans $45M expansion, renovation of athletic complex: Le Moyne College is planning a $45 million expansion and renovation of its athletic facilities that will include the addition of a track and field complex and tennis courts, state and college officials said Monday. Here’s what the college has planned.
Looking Ahead
Graduation 2024: Commencement schedule for CNY high schools: It’s almost time for Central New York high school commencement ceremonies, which this year will begin as early as June 2 and continue through June 29. Here’s a list of times, dates and locations for graduations in Onondaga, Cayuga, Madison and Oswego counties.
Paper Mill Island shifts away from big concerts to more community events: A popular waterfront venue in Central New York is shifting away from big concerts with national acts to focus more on community events. Paper Mill Island in Baldwinsville has long been known for hosting summer concerts, including a number of nationally touring artists. This summer is notably quieter. That’s intentional, according to Baldwinsville Mayor Bruce Stebbins.
Sports
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Oriskany repeats as champs: The Oriskany baseball team claimed its second straight Section III championship with its 8-0 win over Lyme in the Class D final on Tuesday at Onondaga Community College. Story, more photos. (Dennis Nett photo)
Jamesville-DeWitt baseball defends sectional crown with walk-off win: All heart. Together. Can’t lose. That’s the mantra Jamesville-DeWitt baseball coach Ryan Dera has instilled in his team. That togetherness mindset is part of what helped Ryan Walker when he stepped in the box with two outs in a tie game in the bottom of the seventh inning. “I had to capitalize when I had the chance,” Walker said. “I wanted to win it for these guys.” Walker did just that, driving in Dylan Bertollini and give the Red Rams the 6-5 win over Camden in the Section III Class A championship at Onondaga Community College.
Bill Walton appreciated Syracuse’s most famous contribution to basketball, the shot clock: Hall of Fame basketball player, and popular college and NBA commentator, Bill Walton -- who died Monday at the age of 71 -- might have seemed a strange addition to Syracuse’s celebration of the 24-second shot clock on March 26, 2005. Walton, however, might have been one of the shot clock’s greatest advocates, calling it “the most important rule in the history of basketball.”
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In Brief
High cost of rent isn’t just a Syracuse problem. Renters in suburban towns struggle, too
NY cannabis leader stepping down early after mismanagement in marijuana rollout
Auditor: Syracuse road construction choices often ignore a key expert
Woman, dog killed when truck hit them as they walked along Central NY road
Person found dead in Tully car fire was Syracuse man, incident ruled a suicide, deputies say
Celebration planned at CNY school for new quarter honoring Civil War doctor Mary Walker
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