Ellen Abbott
Ellen 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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The number of solar construction workers is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years in New York as it hopes to meet climate goals. But there are some issues with the jobs that are needed to meet the demand. -
Central New York is mourning the death of two law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty Sunday night. Officials have identified the two officers who died, as well as the suspect, but still have no clear idea about a motive. -
Getting consumers better acquainted to the food they eat, that's grown by farmers in New York State is the idea behind a program new to the New York State Fair. -
The increase was part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2023 budget and also doubles the price to park from $5 to $10. -
Health leaders worry that with the legalization of recreational marijuana, the number of children who accidentally ingest cannabis products will increase, more than it already has. -
Officials at the State University of New York will be paying close attention when Gov. Kathy Hochul presents her budget in Albany. -
Ithaca-area State Assemblywoman Anna Kelles believes this moratorium is just the beginning in crypto mining laws. -
The Upstate New York Poison Center warns against leaving over-the-counter medications in reach of young children as they see increasing calls. -
Clean water advocates are urging New York state to take aggressive action on so-called “forever chemicals" in water sources. -
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) aims to adjust framework and pricing in order to help dairy farmers stay in business.
