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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...
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)
Central NY town scraps plan for apartments, citing traffic-jammed intersection as concern
Manlius, N.Y. -- More than 60 residents showed up Wednesday night to protest a proposed mixed-use development with apartments off North Burdick Street in the town of Manlius. But their opposition wasn’t necessary. Even before the first person spoke, the Manlius Town Board had already decided to reject the proposal.
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...
Brick walls and lots of big windows: Peek inside new apartments in historic Syracuse building
Syracuse, N.Y. -- If you find brick walls and large windows in historic buildings attractive, the apartments in One Webster’s Landing in Syracuse may be for you. The building’s owner, VIP Structures, recently completed construction of 34 one-bedroom apartments in the five-story building. All feature brick walls, multiple...
Two deadly viruses found in Onondaga County mosquitoes
Syracuse, NY -- West Nile and Eastern Equine Encephalitis viruses were found in mosquitoes trapped recently in Onondaga County. West Nile, which can cause deadly brain diseases, was found in a mosquito trapped on East Taft Road in Cicero, the county health department said. If you purchase a product or...
As Syracuse’s elected officials go mum on ‘good cause’ opt-in, advocates assemble coalition
New York State’s elected officials in April handed Syracuse and municipalities around the state a choice: whether to opt in to “good cause” eviction protections for tenants. Legislators intended for “good cause” to force landlords to provide a reason for evicting tenants and to prevent rent hikes...
Banning cellphones in NY schools: About time, a no-brainer, ‘I could not be happier’ (Your Letters)
Editor’s note: Syracuse.com is sorting through more than 200 responses to our online survey asking readers what they think of banning cellphones in schools, an idea Gov. Kathy Hochul is exploring through a statewide “listening tour.” We’ll publish a selection of those responses soon. You can still take the survey; it’s republished at the end of this post. Meanwhile, here are some opinions from readers who chose to write a letter to the editor:
Syracuse Ukrainian Festival Kicks Off This Weekend
The Syracuse Ukrainian Festival begins this Friday at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church on Tipperary Hill. Running from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and 12 to 10 p.m. Saturday, the event will feature traditional Ukrainian food, live music, dance performances, and crafts. This year's festival also supports Ukraine,...
53rd annual Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival coming to Downtown this weekend
(WSYR-TV) — Starting this Friday, you can enjoy the arts in Downtown Syracuse. The 53rd annual Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival will offer art, performers, musicians and food. Throughout the weekend, visitors can shop for a variety of arts and crafts like ceramics, sculptures, photography, painting, woodwork, jewelry and...
John Mannion endorses Kamala Harris for president amid surge in campaign donations
Syracuse, N.Y. – John Mannion is backing Kamala Harris for president after she helped fuel a fundraising surge for the Democrat in one of the most hotly contested House races in the nation. Mannion, who is campaigning for the 22nd Congressional District seat in Central New York, said he...
West Genesee High School cell phone policy sees success, schools around U.S. follow suit
CAMILLUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s a subject with many different opinions, but West Genesee High School’s year-old cell phone policy tries to strike the right balance for everybody. Heatherlynn Loughlin, a parent of recent West Genesee High School graduates and also a substitute teacher, sees the different sides. “As a parent and an educator, I […]
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...
$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...
House explodes in Madison County; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for July 25)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 89; Low: 68. Mostly cloudy, thunderstorms; see the 5-day forecast. Yoshimi vs. CNY: The Flaming Lips, led by singer Wayne Coyne (above), performed at Beak and Skiff in LaFayette Tuesday night. The band played its classic 2002 album, “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots,” in its entirety, as well as other songs from their catalog. Review, more photos. (Dennis Nett photo)
Public hearing on Syracuse Housing Strategy set for July 30
The Syracuse Common Council recently heard an update on the city’s strategy to address housing insecurities. A top priority is to prevent displacement. Michelle Sczpanski, the city of Syracuse’s deputy commissioner of neighborhood development, said the approach is to build on strength, saying neighborhoods shouldn’t be competing against other neighborhoods.
Manlius will not seek further development of former Doow Lumber site
TOWN OF MANLIUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The future of the former Doow Lumber location in the Town of Manlius is still up in the air. Manlius neighbors are up in arms over the town’s proposal to build an apartment complex on N. Burdick Street at the former Doow Lumber location.
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.
Syracuse Art Trail adds to spotlight on local artists during Arts and Crafts Festival
Several citywide art organizations and galleries in downtown Syracuse have come together to create the Syracuse Art Trail, a walking path that ties together several galleries and businesses. Timed with the Syracuse Arts and Festival to maximize exposure for local artists, the trail started July 19 and will conclude July...
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