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Dangerous Virus Found In This Central New York County
There is a new alert that has been issued regarding the spread of a potentially dangerous virus that has been found in portions of New York State. Health officials have been monitoring the spread of EEEV in some areas as there are now more cases of West Nile being found in certain counties here in the Empire State.
The 25 biggest crowds in NYS Fair concert history (updated list)
The biggest crowds in New York State Fair concert history include a mix of country, hip-hop and rock — with a few names appearing in the top 25 twice. Country star Lainey Wilson set a new NYS Fair record with 53,200 fans at Suburban Park in 2023. It’s the largest audience in Syracuse concert history, too, surpassing The Who’s Carrier Dome audience of 47,319 in 1982.
Someone in Onondaga County forgot to cash a $750,000 tax refund. NY is looking for you
The New York State comptroller’s office has $750,000 that belongs to someone in Onondaga County. They say they’ve been trying to find the owner, but they won’t make the name public. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
An Onondaga County town gives the green light for granny flats
Manlius, NY - The town of Manlius appears to be the first Onondaga County suburb to legalize granny flats. The town voted unanimously Wednesday night to pass a law allowing accessory dwelling units - often nicknamed granny flats. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Manlius planners approve Twin Ponds housing project
After months of review, the town of Manlius Planning Board approved the plans for the Twin Ponds planned unit development, a mixed-use development that will create more than 300 new apartments at 5440 N. Burdick St. The project is owned by Twin Ponds HB, LLC, which is associated with Heuber-Breuer...
NYS Fair concerts today: Big crowd expected for Flo Rida, plus amphitheater traffic (Thursday, Aug. 29)
Welcome to our daily New York State Fair concert guide! We’ll be publishing a list of music performers and showtimes every day of the 2024 NYS Fair on syracuse.com. There are two main stages: Suburban Park and Chevy Court. Suburban Park will host the Fair’s largest concerts in the New York Experience area on the west end near Gate 10, in the back of the Midway and past the Expo Center. Chevy Court is located near Gate 1, next to the Center of Progress Building and by the Dairy Products Building. Both have limited seating available.
In a vacant lot on Syracuse’s South Side, ingenuity and DIY commerce sprout. But the city has another plan
To some, the real estate at the corner of South Salina Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard is the “Man Up” parking lot – as in, it’s time to “man up” and stop leading lives of chaos and danger. Most afternoons, you can find...
Manlius swan controversy is bureaucratic overreach, pure and simple (Your Letters)
The Manlius swan drama should serve as an alert to all New Yorkers about the dangers of an out-of-control administrative state (“Manlius swans get a reprieve from NY officials, but village still faces choice about their future,” Aug. 23, 2024). This is where agencies, staffed by unaccountable bureaucrats,...
A NY State Fair ‘size matters’ controversy: How big is that Pizze Fritte anyway?
At one point this week, it seemed like it could become the biggest scandal in New York State Fair history. The legendary Villa Pizze Fritte, billed for 60 years as a 2-foot length of sugary fried dough, seems to be shrinking, according to several users of the Where Syracuse Eats Facebook group.
‘It is a humbling experience’: Sailors give back to Central New York during Navy Week
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) –You may have seen an increase in Naval presence this week in Central New York. That’s because it’s Navy Week. Sailors are giving back to our community through a variety of ways all week. Seaman Chloe Whaley has been a sailor for seven months and is experiencing her first navy week. “Helping […]
Day 9 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — We’re going to milk this one for all it’s worth. After all, it’s the 47th annual Dairy Day at the New York State Fair. Today’s the day where milk-producing bovine are the real heroes of the fairgrounds, and we lactose-intolerants just eyeball the butter sculpture while “udder” people guzzle 25-cent cups of moo juice.
Syracuse is a leading city in the US in a category homebuyers won’t like
Syracuse, N.Y. — The Syracuse metro area is the second-hardest market for homebuyers in the nation, according to a new list from Realtor.com. The website ranked metro areas across the U.S. by several factors, including:. Year-over-year shift in median list price. Year-over-year shift in the share of listings that...
Flooring and other contractors included in 35 new businesses in Central NY
County Clerk offices in Onondaga, Cayuga and Madison counties registered 35 new businesses during the week of Aug. 19 through 23. A flooring business, concrete landscaper and several other contractors were included in the listings. Two corporations registered in Cayuga County and one in Madison County. If you purchase a...
50,700 come out on Day 8 of 2024 NYS Fair
Geddes, N.Y. — Day 8 of the 2024 New York State Fair drew 50,700 people to the fairgrounds on Wednesday. Total attendance now stands at just under 500,000 with five days remaining. Thursday is Armed Forces Day. Members of the military will be given free admission with a military...
Lane reduction on 2nd street in Village of Liverpool starts Tuesday
LIVERPOOL, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Transportation is alerting drivers that 2nd Street in Liverpool will experience a daily lane reduction starting Tuesday, August 27. 2nd Street, also known as State Route 370, will be reduced to one lane eastbound and westbound between Sun Harbor Drive...
A Day to Remember to headline a rock concert to remember in Syracuse
A Day to Remember is coming to Central New York for a rock concert to remember. The metalcore/pop-punk/alt-rock group will perform Nov. 4 at the Upstate Medical Arena at the Oncenter War Memorial. Special guests August Burns Red and Stand Atlantic will open the show at 7 p.m. Tickets go...
Controversy over Pizze Fritte size at NYS Fair; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Aug. 28)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. Charcuterie board competition at the State Fair: A charcuterie competition sponsored by the The New York Beef Council was part of Beef Day at the State Fair on Tuesday. The board above was prepared by Olivia Orlando of Cafe Blue in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor. See more photos, and find out who the winner of the competition was. (Charlie Miller photo)
'Dre's Safe Place' -- a new mental health wellness center opens in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A new interactive wellness center has opened up in Syracuse — aiming to offer community members a safe space for managing stress and prioritizing their mental health. It's only been six months since Quinnika Richardson opened the doors to Dre's Safe Place — on E...
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