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Syracuse lawmakers OK short extension with scooter provider, but they want improvements
Syracuse, N.Y. — City residents will continue having access to electronic bike and scooters for at least three more months, but Syracuse lawmakers hope to convince the company providing them to improve operations. With the city’s initial contract with California-based Veo set to expire on Sept. 30, Mayor Ben...
Would You Believe Another Popular Central New York Restaurant is For Sale?
If there was ever a time an entrepreneur wanted to start their own restaurant business or purchase one, the time is now! There are several legendary and successful businesses here in Central New York that are listed for sale and the latest is located in one of the busiest parts of New Hartford.
SU dome director: It would be ‘unrealistic’ to get everyone out in 45 minutes
The man in charge of the dome at Syracuse University said it would be “unrealistic” to get everyone out of a big game or concert in 45 minutes. A recent traffic study requested by Syracuse city police suggested 45 minutes instead of 2 hours as a goal. City officials said they were up for the challenge.
Sharon Owens launches Syracuse mayoral bid: 'The stars are aligning in our community'
Syracuse, N.Y. — Standing in a parking lot where a 300-unit apartment building is planned and across the street from the infamous Interstate 81 viaduct, Syracuse Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens told a crowd of about 100 supporters that she’s ready to be the city’s next mayor. Owens,...
Don’t saddle ratepayers with National Grid’s charitable expenses (Your Letters)
Regarding “At a low-key hearing on rate hikes, National Grid has as many corporate friends as critics” (Sept. 18, 2024):. I write in strong opposition to National Grid’s excessively high proposed electric and gas rate increase. With regard to their Sept. 18, 2024, presentation at the Clay Town Hall, the testimony of National Grid beneficiaries is, simply put, no justification for an exorbitant rate increase.
Judge weighs jury instructions in trial of 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death
A judge considered arguments Tuesday related to dozens of pages of instructions that will be given to jurors in the federal trial of three former Memphis police officers charged with violating Tyre Nichols’ civil rights in a beating that proved fatal following a 2023 traffic stop.
NY state funding to divert juvenile offenders is tied up in red tape (Your Letters)
I understand the frustration expressed by Councilor Pat Hogan (”Councilor: Westcott Street vandals should face consequences,” Sept. 24, 2024) about the recent break-ins on Westcott Street. While Hogan calls the laws enacted under the Raise The Age (RTA) juvenile justice reform “toothless,” he also notes that there are penalties for young people who commit delinquent acts.
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