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$50 million grant for 15th Ward could make Syracuse 'a national model'
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse is one of only seven cities in America to land a $50 million federal grant through the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Program. The money will go to revitalizing the 15th Ward — one of the poorest zip codes in the nation — and bringing life back to the blighted neighborhood.
Warren Haynes Band to play Syracuse concert with new lineup
The Warren Haynes Band is coming to Syracuse on their “Million Voices Whisper” tour dates. Warren Haynes and his namesake band will perform at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater on Thursday, Oct. 10. No opening act has been named for the concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m. If...
15th anniversary ceremony to honor fallen Oneida soldier
ONEIDA — A memorial service will be held outside the American Legion in Oneida Tuesday evening to mark the 15th anniversary of the death of Marine Lance Corporal Jeremy S. Lasher, Legion officials said. The service will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, outside the American Legion...
Syracuse residents can now buy a second trash cart from city if one isn't enough
Syracuse, N.Y. — If the 96-gallon trash cart Syracuse households received last year isn’t big enough, residents will soon be able to get a second container. But unlike the first round of carts the city delivered to 32,400 properties, the second ones won’t be free. Residents will have to pay $75 to cover the cost of the additional can.
#30 on Fox 40's Top 40: Holly Aprile
We continue with Fox 40's Top 40 Most Impactful Local Sports Figures of All Time, sponsored by UHS Sports Medicine and UHS Orthopedics. Aprile's story is one of the more dominant in Section IV small school history, playing field hockey, basketball and softball, but it was on the diamond where Aprile wrote much of her story.
Binghamton homeowners can get up to $40,000 to repair their house
BINGHAMTON, N.Y (WIVT/WBGH) – New York State’s Targeted Home Improvement Program or T-HIP, is a pilot program that awards grants to non-profits serving low income homeowners. Eligible homeowners can get $40,000 per house, for home repairs, including, ADA improvement, roof repairs, code violations and utility upgrades. The funding will be administered through the non-profits, First […]
Rome residents can soon apply for money from $1 million-plus recovery fund
Rome, N.Y. — Rome residents harmed by severe thunderstorms and a tornado that plowed through the city last week can soon apply to a recovery fund, officials said. About $175,000 has already been raised for the Rome Victims Recovery Fund, according to Anthony Picente Jr., the Oneida County executive. The county plans to contribute $1 million, he said.
Four hospitalized after car hits buggy in Deerfield
DEERFIELD — Three young people — two teenagers and a child — were hospitalized after their horse-drawn buggy was struck by a car on Route 12 Monday evening, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s deputies said Chase J. Brewer, 20, of Mohawk, was northbound...
NY Supreme Court judge needs to be removed after ‘racially offensive, profane’ display at party, says state
New Hartford, N.Y. – A Supreme Court Justice elected by Central New York voters has been suspended pending her removal as a result of her behavior at a high school graduation party in 2022. Erin P. Gall — a justice for the Fifth Judicial District based in Oneida County...
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE: July 22 Rome Tornado Response Updates
ROME, N.Y. -- County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. and Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan provided an update on tornado response and recovery efforts. The full press conference, posted to the Oneida County Government Facebook page, can be found below. The conference lasted about 30 minutes.
Oneida County real estate: See all homes sold, July 13-July 19
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Oneida County reported from July 13 to July 19. There were 32 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,746-square-foot home on East Pine Street in Rome that sold for $200,000.
Upstate NYer Buys $10 Scratch-Off At Grocery Store Wins $3M
The New York Lottery has many scratch-off tickets to choose from. There are thousands and millions to win. You can spend anywhere from one to thirty dollars on a scratch-off ticket. The latest Capital Region lottery winner bought a ten-dollar scratch-off and cashed in big!. Which $10 New York Lottery...
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
Toxic Candy Found In New York Still For Sale, Many Hospitalized
Recalled candy, that may cause a fatal illness, is still available for sale in New York State. Many people have been hospitalized. The FDA continues to warn about candy from a California company that is getting many people sick across the United States, including in New York State. FDA: Destroy...
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