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As Micron project looms, one family stays put on proposed Clay site
Clay, N.Y. – On maps of the planned Micron Technology campus in Clay sits a trio of boxes, outlined in red, straddling the northern end of Burnet Road. Those three parcels, totaling 22 acres, are the only pieces of land Onondaga County has not gobbled up for Micron to build an enormous chipmaking plant. The county Industrial Development Agency now owns about 1,400 acres of fields, forests and wetlands. (See map below.)
Syracuse’s Almond Street to close for advance work related to I-81 project
The state Department of Transportation plans to close Almond Street in Syracuse for part of July to do utility work in advance of the I-81 project. The street is scheduled to close at 6 a.m. Monday, July 8 and reopen at 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, according to the DOT.
'This statue is staying here, and so are we': pushback on plans to remove Columbus statue
Standing in a group of supporters of the Columbus monument in downtown Syracuse Tuesday, Nick Pirro of the Columbus Monument Corporation said, "This statue isn't going anywhere, and neither are we. The real fight has just begun. It's a fight for art, it's a fight for history, and it's a fight for heritage."
Columbus Monument Corporation speaking out Tuesday in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y — The Columbus Monument Corporation is holding a press conference on Tuesday, July 2 in Syracuse, the group will address recent legal developments. It follows a June ruling, that has caused the group to officially run out of legal pathways to keep the controversial Christopher Columbus in Downtown Syracuse standing.
Upstate New York awarded $40 million in federal funding for tech hub
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub in Upstate New York was awarded $40 million in federal funding that will go toward making the region a semiconductor center for the world, Sen. Chuck Schumer’s Office announced Tuesday. The federal investment, one of just 12 across the nation, will allow the region to […]
Your Town Fayetteville-Manlius: Plunge into Ice Age history at Green Lakes State Park
FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. — Did you know that Fayetteville is home to a National Natural Landmark?. While most may know it as a place to cool off in the summer or get a nice tan, Green Lakes State Park has a much deeper history. According to a geological study conducted...
Syracuse artist’s painting makes 780-mile, 3-decade journey to the mayor’s office
Syracuse, N.Y. – A watercolor painting of Syracuse City Hall is back where a prolific street artist created it more than 30 years ago. Former Onondaga County residents Karen and Phillip “Bucky” Winters traveled from their Virginia home to Mayor Ben Walsh’s office recently to present the city an original painting of the historic downtown building done by Betty Munro.
NYS Fair adds 35th concert to 2024’s free music lineup
The New York State Fair is getting closer to revealing its full entertainment lineup for 2024. The Cleverlys, a comedic music group featuring Digger Cleverly and his family, will perform at the NYS Fair’s Chevy Court stage on Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. The show is free with admission to the Fair.
Oneida County Sheriff touts new program keeping kids on school buses safer
ORISKANY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s an incident like the one in Manlius back in March that the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is hoping to avoid. The department is partnering with Verra Mobility, implementing the Crossing Guard School Bus Stop-Arm Enforcement program. “The problem is with most of these cases, we could never find out who […]
New York state faces soaring rent increases amid calls for stronger rent control
According to a recent Zumper report, four cities in New York State are in the top ten U.S. cities for rent increases: New York City and upstate cities Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse. All four cities have seen rent skyrocket by over 10 percent in the last year. Rent prices for...
See the 25 Upstate NY school districts with the highest per pupil spending
The Long Lake Central School District in Hamilton County had the highest per pupil spending among Upstate New York school districts during the 2022-2023 school year, according to state data. The district spent $69,880 per student for the year. No. 2 on the list was the Tuxedo Union Free School...
Schumer backs Biden after debate debacle
DeWitt, N.Y. -- Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer on Tuesday threw his support behind President Joe Biden, who is facing questions about his re-election prospects after a poor debate performance against Donald Trump. “I’m with Joe Biden,” Schumer, D-NY, said during a press conference at Inficon in DeWitt to announce...
Special Town Board Meeting-Fireworks Date Change
The undersigned, Town Supervisor of the Town of Cicero, does hereby call a Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cicero, to be held at Cicero Town Hall, 8236 Brewerton Road, Cicero, New York 13039 on Wednesday, July 3, 2024,commencingat 8:00 a.m., to amend the date of the fireworks permit from Skylighters of New York LLC., sponsored by Lakeshore Yacht & Country Club to Sunday, July 7, 2024 at approximately 9:4 P.M., and any other business that comes before the Board.
Central NY Regional Market Authority fires executive director after criticism from state auditors
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The Central New York Regional Market Authority voted Monday to fire Executive Director Amanda Vitale, just six weeks after a state audit found poor financial management at the Syracuse market. Authority board President Anthony Emmi announced the vote to terminate Vitale’s employment at the authority’s meeting Monday...
Syracuse city school board a no show for neighborhood group meeting
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Update: A spokesperson for the Syracuse City School District says board president Barnett sent an email to two members of theWashington Square Task Force letting them know she was not able to make it. Original:. Tuesday night, a meeting between community members and both city and...
Landmark Properties, W5 Group to Develop 600-Bed Community Near Syracuse University
Syracuse, N.Y. — A partnership between Landmark Properties and W5 Group has acquired a 2-acre site for the development of The Standard at Syracuse, a student housing project near Syracuse University in New York. The development will be located at 910 Madison St. in the city’s University Hill neighborhood. Upon completion, the community will offer over 600 beds across 210 units in studio through five-bedroom configurations. Each unit will be fully furnished and offer bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities will include a 24-hour fitness center, sauna, study areas and a large outdoor hot tub. The community will also feature a 220-space parking garage for resident use. The property was formerly home to the Temple Concord sanctuary, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The sanctuary will be preserved and incorporated in the development as a 4,750-square-foot amenity space. Current plans for the building call for the transformation of the space into a gathering area. Landmark Construction, the in-house general contractor for Landmark Properties, will manage construction of the project, a timeline for which was not provided.
Your Town 2024: Experience historic lakes to global coffee in Fayetteville and Manlius
Join NBC3's Megan Coleman live at Green Lakes State Park at 5 p.m. Wednesday to learn about everything the Fayetteville and Manlius areas have to offer!. SkyTop boasts global organic beans and award-winning brews. SkyTop Coffee in Manlius offers a variety of organic roasts from around the world. The cafe...
Syracuse Common Council will not override veto on CRB legislation
The Syracuse Common Council will not override a veto made by Mayor Ben Walsh on legislation that would have given the council more power over the city’s police watchdog. In May, Walsh vetoed legislation which would have given the council more power over the city’s Citizen Review Board administration. The Syracuse Common Council had thirty days to vote to override the veto.
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