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Town of Clay helping to fuel growth in the community
CLAY, N.Y. — From the multi-billion dollar promise of Micron, to I-81 improvements, and new restaurants and entertainment — there is no doubt Clay is one of Central New York’s fastest growing communities. It wouldn’t be possible without community response, and action from Clay’s Town Board....
Babies R Us returning with 2 Syracuse locations, 25 across NY state
Babies R Us is back, baby. Kohl’s has announced 25 locations in New York state where Babies R Us shops will open up within the department stores later this year. Two will be located in the Syracuse area, inside Kohl’s stores at 100 Towne Drive in Fayetteville and at 3827 State Route 31 in Clay.
Syracuse hasn’t yet tried collecting $23K in unpaid rent from evicted water worker
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse has not acted to recover more than $23,000 in unpaid rent from a city water department employee that it evicted a year ago. In July 2023, Syracuse took employee Christopher Catalano to court because he hadn’t paid his $650 monthly rent since early 2021 on a city-owned house at the Westcott Reservoir, just past the border in the town of Geddes.
A daily dose of hope: With fentanyl deadlier than ever, Syracuse fights back one life at a time
Syracuse, NY – Every morning, starting at 5:30 a.m., more than 700 people make a daily trek to Erie Boulevard East for the medicine that keeps them alive. Some, like nurses or construction workers, wake up as early as 3:30 a.m. to get in line before their workday. Others drive an hour from Madison or Cayuga counties. Over time, some move closer to Syracuse to shorten the trip. Parents leave sleeping children at daycare or with loved ones before sunrise to make it before the doors close at 10:30 a.m. Some bring along a groggy toddler.
After 'remarkable success' in trash cart rollout, Syracuse preps to rollout recycling carts
The City of Syracuse rolled out its sanitation cart program last year and it cut down on injuries in the sanitation department as city leaders strive for a cleaner Syracuse. The Department of Public Works is looking ahead to rolling out recycling carts. Conor Muldoon, of the City of Syracuse...
Syracuse to get $50M for building new neighborhood near I-81 (Good Morning CNY for July 15)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 90; Low: 71. Hot, with thunderstorms possible; see the 5-day forecast. Crowds come out for annual Middle Eastern Festival: The annual St. Elias Orthodox Church Middle Eastern Festival was held over the weekend, with crowds coming out for music, dancing, and, of course, lots of great food. Story, more photos, video. (Charlie Miller photo)
More than 1,000 without power in Syracuse suburbs as storms blow through
Syracuse, N.Y. — More than 1,000 people were without power near Syracuse after storms blew through the region Monday evening. The outages were concentrated in the northern suburban towns of Clay and Salina, according to National Grid’s website. Power was expected to be restored to the 1,290 affected customers around 10:30 p.m. Monday.
Lawyers and consultants among 32 new businesses in Central NY
County Clerk offices in Onondaga, Cayuga and Madison counties registered 32 new businesses during the week of July 8 through 12. One corporate certificate was filed in Madison County. No businesses were discontinued last week. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
$6M fund will try to turn Upstate’s ideas into new businesses (Good Morning CNY for July 16)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 88; Low: 72. Hot again, thunderstorms; see the 5-day forecast. As Republican convention begins, Trump names running mate: The Republican presidential ticket came together on Monday when Donald Trump named Ohio Sen. JD Vance (right) as his running mate. The Republican National Convention opened less than 48 hours after Trump was the subject of a shocking assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Here are some takeaways from the first day of the convention. (AP photo)
9-story apartment building proposed near Syracuse University
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A developer from New York City has proposed building a nine-story apartment building near the Syracuse University campus. Gem Street Holdings LLC has filed plans with the city to build the 47-unit apartment building where two homes now stand at 411 and 413 University Ave. The two homes would be demolished.
Veterans exposed to asbestos should get regular health check-ups, learn their rights (Your Letters)
Asbestos use was widespread in the U.S. military during the 20th century, reaching its peak as the World War II war effort demanded accessible materials for producing military equipment. It made exposure to this toxic material an ongoing worry for all veterans, including those among Syracuse’s veteran population. Out of all military branches, the Navy exploited asbestos the most, putting naval personnel at an astoundingly high risk of asbestos exposure. Even so, this doesn’t exclude other military bases from being a potential source of asbestos contamination. It raises health concerns for veterans of New York’s military bases, as asbestos exposure could be the cause of veterans’ slowly deteriorating health.
The Changing of the Guard: Fulton Noon Rotary Elects New President
FULTON – This past week, Fulton’s Rotarians bid adieu to outgoing President Bill Lynch. Part of the ceremony included a friendly roast of the former president by fellow Rotarians, which featured a slideshow filled with memes and silly anecdotes. Lynch, who has served as president of the club...
Jazz in the City coming to Schiller Park on Syracuse’s North Side
The second mobile Jazz in the City concert of July travels to Schiller Park on Syracuse’s North Side with a multi-ethnic jazz and dance program. The concert includes food vendors, healthcare providers, free goodie bags, and lottery scratch-off incentives, spreading culture, health education and awareness to the international district where over 30 languages are spoken.
Syracuse Art Trail launches with downtown walking art tour
Syracuse, NY – CNY Arts presents the Syracuse Art Trail, which runs from July 19-28 through downtown Syracuse. The Art Trail is a new walkable itinerary that guides visitors through the heart of the city, featuring a wide variety of cultural venues and events, including galleries, musical performances, workshops, artist talks and more.
Local Law of 2024 Introduced at Committee Meeting, Will Not Take Effect Until Aug 12th”
OSWEGO – Tonight’s Oswego Committee Meeting saw the introduction of Local Law Number 1 of 2024. The law will not be enacted until August 12th, and Oswego residents are encouraged to be involved in the coming meetings. The law will create a new department that will be the single authority over all technological assets owned, leased or utilized by Oswego County, with the goal of Government efficiency.
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