Oswego, NY – Today's Weather: The major snow fall appears to be over, but expect some lingering wet snow. High at 36.

Oswego, NY – School closures, plus reaction from Gov. Paterson regarding allegations from a NY Times article. This and more during the morning podcast.

Syracuse, NY – Syracuse Post-Standard Classical Music Reviewers James Welsh and Linda Loomis, preview Wagner's The Flying Dutchman being preformed this week at Syracuse Opera.

Additional details The Flying Dutchman can be found at Syracuse Opera's Website

Oswego, NY – Today's Weather: Snow throughout the day and evening. High at 36.

By Karen DeWitt

Albany, NY – The New York State Court of Appeals has ruled that the legislature erred when it declined to give judges a pay raise.

The legislature has not approved a pay hike for state lawmakers in a dozen years, and has also refrained from giving judges a raise, following a tradition of linking any salary changes in the legislative branch of government to the pay for the judicial branch.

By Jasmyn Belcher

Oswego, NY – Central New Yorkers are being encouraged to interact with scientists who study Lake Ontario fisheries.

The New York State Department of Environment Conservation is holding its annual State of Lake Ontario public meetings next month. Biologists are expected to give presentations on fish populations, and provide updates on restoration and invasive species control efforts.

By Ryan Morden

Oswego, NY – Upstate Medical University is planning to host a forum Thursday morning in Syracuse.

The discussion will be focused on how the SUNY system can be a driving force in revitalizing the New York economy, particularly within the medical field.

This forum is number seven in a series of eight.

By Jasmyn Belcher

Oswego, NY – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging Central New Yorkers to take advantage of available tax cuts.

As tax season gets underway, Gillibrand is touting opportunities for New Yorkers to save on property taxes, new home and car purchases and college tuition.

One particular cut is available for 96 percent of Central New Yorkers. That is the $400 Making Work Pay tax cut, which was part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

By Karen DeWitt

Albany, NY – While the news of the higher than expected bonus payouts on Wall
Street may incur the wrath of the citizenry, it does mean good news
for the New York State budget, which relies heavily on financial
industry revenues to pay for services.

Oswego, NY – The state Senate passed a resolution disapproving of Gov. Paterson's proposal to hold state income tax returns. The DEC plans to hold a state of Lake Ontario forum next month. These stories and more on the morning podcast.