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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...
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 […]
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)
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
Governor Hochul Awards Key Contract for Syracuse’s Transformative I-81 Project
(WNY News Now) – Syracuse – Governor Kathy Hochul announced the award of the fourth construction contract for the transformative Interstate 81 Viaduct Project. The award of the $313.5 million contract to CNY Alliance will begin construction on the Community Grid along streets on Syracuse’s eastside, in the former 15th Ward neighborhood. The Community Grid will replace the elevated highway in Downtown Syracuse and will relieve existing traffic congestion challenges in the city, while improving access to and from the interstate highway network and key destinations, including the downtown business districts, area hospitals, and higher education institutions.
$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.
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.
$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...
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Coming To Central New York
The Palace Theater of Syracuse is becoming a special Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy for one special weekend in Central New York. The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a creative cocktail experience that brings four of Poe's most chilling stories off the page and onto the stage. This exclusive event will be taking place from August 1st to August 3rd. You'll be combining cocktails with live storytelling, what's not to love?
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.
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.
ACC Commissioner says ‘forceful moments deserve forceful points’ as he addresses ongoing litigation
Syracuse, N.Y. — ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips offered some of his most passionate comments about ongoing litigation between the conference and two of its member institutions Monday. Florida State and Clemson are each suing the ACC over its media rights agreement which limits the schools’ abilities to explore joining...
New York awards $313.5M contract for I-81 overhaul
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the fourth of eight contracts for the state’s $2.25 billion I-81 Viaduct project, which aims to reconnect downtown Syracuse neighborhoods divided by the viaduct’s construction in the 1950s. Hochul announced a $313.5 million contract with CNY Alliance, a partnership made up of...
2024 New York State Family History Conference
The New York Genealogical & Biographical Society (NYG&B) and other genealogy experts will be on hand New York’s largest statewide family history conference. This year’s theme is “Connect at the Crossroads” and will feature live-streamed presentations in Syracuse, New York, as well as additional on-demand sessions to watch at your own pace. All in-person events will be live-streamed and subsequently made available on demand.
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