Central New York braces for heavy lake effect snow this week

Central New York is expecting heavy lake effect snow from Thursday to Sunday, with forecasts predicting 10 to 20 inches in the region. Onondaga County may see 10 to 12 inches, while northern areas could receive up to four feet. A former auto parts plant in DeWitt is now home to multiple businesses, including a new frozen food warehouse that will create up to 100 jobs. This development marks a significant change for the site, which has transformed into an industrial campus. In health news, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Aetna have reached agreements with St. Joseph’s Health, concluding major insurance negotiations in Central New York. This follows a contentious year for healthcare negotiations in the region.