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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.
Syracuse University political science professor speaks on President Biden’s withdrawal from the Presidential election
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The news of President Joe Biden not seeking re-election is making waves in the political community. Professor Margaret Susan Thompson, who teaches history and political science at Syracuse University says that Biden’s endorsement of Kamala Harris means she will more than likely be the Democratic nominee in the November election.
Next phase of I-81 work starts next month, to change traffic off I-690 to SU Hill
Syracuse, N.Y. – The state Department of Transportation has awarded a $313.5 million contract to remake part of Interstate 690 and several East Side streets, the fourth of eight contracts in the $2.25 billion Interstate 81 project, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced today. Work on contract four is expected to...
TRAFFIC: Slowdowns planned along I-481 and I-690 in Syracuse and DeWitt
ONONDAGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The New York State Department of Transportation wants to alert drivers to expect slowdowns on Saturday, July 20, along Interstates 481 and 690 in the City of Syracuse and Town of DeWitt. The purpose is to facilitate the removal of a primary utility cable above I-481 over the Manlius Center […]
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.
Major federal grant instills sense of hope in one of Syracuse's poorest neighborhoods
A feeling of hope is more palpable in Syracuse’s Pioneer Homes neighborhood after the announcement of a $50 million federal grant to demolish and rebuild several hundred housing units. It's a significant piece of the effort to reimagine and redevelop the 15th ward. The roar of traffic on I-81...
Rep. Williams working to ensure Canastota tornado victim receives veteran burial rights
Rep. Brandon Williams told CNY Central he is working to make sure the man who died in Canastota's tornado on Tuesday is given a proper veteran burial. Williams said he spoke with the wife of 82-year-old Robert Popple who is concerned her husband won't be buried with military funeral honors.
Classic cars roar through the fairgrounds at the 2024 Syracuse Nationals
Friday kicked off the first day of the largest car show in the Northeast at the Syracuse Nationals. More than 8,000 hot rods, 86,000 people and 400 vendors from all over the U.S. are expected to descend upon the New York State Fairgrounds this weekend. Under partly cloudy skies, crowds...
TRAFFIC: Reconstruction of Butternut St. starting Saturday, July 20
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced a road reconstruction project on Butternut Street beginning Saturday, July 20. Crews are set to mill and pave Butternut Street from Lodi Street to North Salina Street. The work is expected to happen from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with...
‘Nature in the City’ getting students to explore
(WSYR-TV) — Last month, students at Dr. Weeks Elementary School in Syracuse got a head start on some summer fun and learning with the Baltimore Woods Nature Center. The program was designed with National Grid to give students special kits to get them to explore nature. Whitney Lash-Marshall of BWNC, and Dana Corcoran of the Syracuse City School District, joined Bridge Street Friday to let us know how the kids are benefitting from this program.
Syracuse not immune to massive delays brought on by cybersecurity firm's glitch
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says it's to blame for a massive disruption of services throughout the world for businesses and agencies that use Microsoft Windows. Syracuse was not immune to the issue. The company claims it wasn't a hack, just an update they pushed out that didn't...
Oneida, Madison Counties among those impacted by tech outage. What you need to know
From Madison and Oneida County to the United Kingdom and beyond, a major technology outage has closed DMVs, grounded flights, and disrupted operations around the globe in an incident a cybersecurity firm blamed on a faulty system update. CrowdStrike, a U.S. firm that advertises being used by over half of...
2024-25 safety plan proposal available for public review; July 29 public hearing planned
Having a comprehensive plan in place to handle a wide range of possible emergencies is a critical component of school management and student safety. That’s why the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District and board of education routinely evaluates and updates the district safety plan. They are asking for your input during the process.
Free Transportation to Oswego County Farmers’ Markets Returns
OSWEGO COUNTY – Free transportation to the Fulton, Oswego and Pulaski farmers’ markets is now available courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Mobility Management. Farmers’ market transportation will continue through Sept. 6 for Pulaski, Oct. 10 for Oswego and Oct. 12 for Fulton. The Fulton Farmers’...
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