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New brand-name hotel proposed in northern Onondaga County
A developer is proposing to build a new four-story Marriott hotel in Clay on the same site where the Townplace Suites now operates. North Syracuse Lodging Group LLC wants to build the 162-room hotel at 8505 Pepperidge Way, off Carling Road in Clay. If you purchase a product or register...
State calls for removal of CNY judge due to ‘racially offensive’ display (Good Morning CNY for July 23)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 85; Low: 67. Partly sunny with showers; see the 5-day forecast. Man sentenced for murdering his mother: Daniel Chilson (center), appears with his attorneys at his sentencing for second-degree murder on Monday. Chilson was given the maximum prison sentence for killing his 74-year-old mother inside her Van Buren home. (Anne Hayes photo)
Vacant and crumbling building that stands over Syracuse streets is being demolished
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A 120-year-old Syracuse building — that some may consider an eye sore — is coming down. The red brick building on 400-30 Erie Blvd. W. has been crumbling for quite some time. The Syracuse Fire Department and Code Enforcement were sent to the...
Harborfest, KRockathon, Arts & Crafts Festival: 18 things to do this week in Central NY
It’s a busy week in Central New York with local favorites returning to the area. Oswego’s Harborfest is known to draw in thousands from near and far to mingle and enjoy live entertainment on the waterfront. This year marks the festival’s 35th anniversary, and free shuttle rides to and from the festival site will be provided.
New bar included in 32 new businesses in Central NY
County Clerk offices in Onondaga, Cayuga and Madison counties registered 32 new businesses during the week of July 14 through 19. Included in the new businesses registered was a new bar in Syracuse. Four businesses were filed as discontinued last week. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Coming To Central New York
The Palace Theater of Syracuse is becoming a special Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy for one special weekend in Central New York. The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a creative cocktail experience that brings four of Poe's most chilling stories off the page and onto the stage. This exclusive event will be taking place from August 1st to August 3rd. You'll be combining cocktails with live storytelling, what's not to love?
$3 million to go to JMA Wireless Dome renovation project
A $3 million investment from the state will go to supporting the JMA Wireless Dome renovation project, New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Bill Magnarelli announced Tuesday in Syracuse. The new funding is going to the renovations underway, which include replacement of all existing aluminum bench seats, modifications...
NY restricts veteran tuition assistance. It’s time that changed (Guest Opinion by Michael Bower)
Marine Corps veteran Michael Bower is president and owner of Eagle Metalcraft Inc. in East Syracuse. In my early 20s, as a Marine during the Gulf War, this nation entrusted me with helping maintain and operate multimillion-dollar tanks in combat operations. When I came home and landed my first job, my employer hardly trusted me to load sand into a sand blaster.
Central New York granted more than $600K to boost climate resilience and reduce emissions
Four municipalities in Central New York have been awarded over $600,000 to support climate change adaptation and greenhouse gas mitigation projects. More than $7.3 million in funding to municipalities across the state was announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul Tuesday as part of New York State's Climate Smart Communities grant program.
Oswego County Recognizes National Pre-Trial Probation Supervision Week
OSWEGO – The Oswego County Legislature proclaimed July 21 through 27 National Pre-trial Probation Supervision Week. The Legislature’s Public Safety Committee presented a certificate to Oswego County Probation Director David Hall at its July meeting. The week serves to recognize the hard work that probation professionals do to uphold the law and protect our communities. Pictured from left are legislators Mary Ellen Chesbro, District 10; Richard Kline, District 12; Hall; Committee Vice Chairman Paul Connolly, District 20; Frank Castiglia, Jr., District 25; and Herbert Yerdon, District 2.
Michael Becallo Joins Oswego Health as Community Relations Representative
OSWEGO – Strategic leader and community champion, Michael Becallo joins Oswego Health, the largest private employer in Oswego County as their new Community Relations Representative. Originally from Cicero, Becallo is well-routed in CNY and brings over 15 years of healthcare experience. Most of his career has been spent working...
July 26th Proclaimed the Anniversary of the American Disability Act by Mayor Corradino
OSWEGO – Mayor Corradino has proclaimed July 26th, 2024, the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and encourages all Oswego residents to “observe this day to celebrate this defining moment in civil rights law.” The law was signed in 1990, and this landmark legislation prohibits discrimination against disabled citizens and ensures equal opportunity in work and housing.
New York awards $313.5M contract for I-81 overhaul
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the fourth of eight contracts for the state’s $2.25 billion I-81 Viaduct project, which aims to reconnect downtown Syracuse neighborhoods divided by the viaduct’s construction in the 1950s. Hochul announced a $313.5 million contract with CNY Alliance, a partnership made up of...
2024 New York State Family History Conference
The New York Genealogical & Biographical Society (NYG&B) and other genealogy experts will be on hand New York’s largest statewide family history conference. This year’s theme is “Connect at the Crossroads” and will feature live-streamed presentations in Syracuse, New York, as well as additional on-demand sessions to watch at your own pace. All in-person events will be live-streamed and subsequently made available on demand.
JULY 26 IS ADA DAY
OSWEGO – The Oswego County Legislature proclaimed July 26 as Americans with Disabilities Awareness Day in celebration of the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Legislature’s Health Committee presented the certificate to members of Oswego ARISE. The group works to promote education about advocacy, resources and services available to county residents while ensuring that the rights of individuals with disabilities are acknowledged and protected. Pictured from left are legislators Frank Castiglia, Jr., District 25; Richard Kline, District 12; Michael Moss, ARISE; Sarah Gauger, ARISE; Committee Chairman James Karasek, District 22; service dog Isabel; Jeanne Czirr, ARISE; Committee Vice Chairman Michael Solowy, District 23; Kevin Hill, District 15; and James Scanlon, District 16.
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