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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.
Who has been Syracuse football’s biggest snub on preseason lists? ‘There should be no doubting Kyle’
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The ACC will announce its preseason all-conference teams during the league’s ACC kickoff next week in Charlotte and, if they follow most other organizations, the Syracuse football team will receive modest representation. The Orange has had a handful of players make the all-conference lists produced by...
Podcast: Syracuse recruits at 2Tenths Top 150 Camp
The Juice on the Cuse Podcast Rivals.com 2Tenths hosted its annual Top 150 Camp on Sunday, and several Syracuse recruits were on hand. Syracuse recruiting writer Andrew Barth was on hand, spoke with over a dozen recruits, and discusses what he saw and heard on The Juice on the Cuse Podcast, presented by Rivals and Bleav. Among the recruits that impressed him included Chrys Black Jr. who received an offer from Syracuse earlier in the summer. "Syracuse offered him as an eighth grader. He hasn't started high school yet, and he was dominant. He was all over the field. He...
CNY Inspirations: Slowing down the hustle
This feature is coordinated by The Post-Standard/Syracuse.com and InterFaith Works of CNY. Follow this theme and author posted Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. The “hustle” expectation strips us of our humanity, putting more value on doing rather than being. But what about those of us who can’t “do?”
Baldwinsville Police looking for pair who vandalized high school
BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Baldwinsville police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two males who broke into and vandalized Baker High School. Police say the two broke in around 11:45 p.m. on June 28, where they vandalized school property and stole items. Anyone with information on...
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...
Arson, kidnapping charges included in 44 new Onondaga County indictments for June
The Onondaga County District Attorney’s office released a list of 44 indictments for June 6 through 24. Arson and kidnapping were included in the crimes charged. Four people were indicted for murder/attempted murder. Other crimes included:. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Slominski Hired by Catamounts of UVM
OSWEGO, NY – Danielle Slominski, the Lakers women's ice hockey assistant coach, is moving on to the NCAA Division I University of Vermont Catamounts as their Director of Operations for women's ice hockey. "We are really excited to welcome Dani to the Vermont women's hockey family," said Plumer. "She...
Company news: Pete Cullinan, Victoria L. Furlong and Ron Tascarella join Oswego Health board
Oswego Health announces new leadership for its board of directors after its annual board meeting held June 24. The changes were made unanimously by the board. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Meteor passed over NYC, Statue of Liberty Tuesday: NASA
A number of tri-state area residents reported feeling a shaking or hearing a loud boom Tuesday morning leading to quite the mystery. NASA is estimating a meteor passed through the area between 10 a.m. and noon and would account for people saying they saw a fireball in the sky. NASA said simultaneous military activity in the area may account the shaking or boom residents felt.
Residents displaced after severe thunderstorm damages mobile home park
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Several people who live in a Schuyler County mobile home park were displaced after severe storms ripped through the Twin Tiers Monday evening. "The house literally shook," said Bart Curtis, a resident of Rock Cabin Park who was displaced by the storm. "When I heard glass breaking, I knew something was not quite right. When I went to look, I couldn't get out the front door, and I couldn't get out the side door."
RG&E asks for conservation measures in Canandaigua as power is restored
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (WROC) – RG&E is asking Canandaigua residents for conservation efforts as crews are continuing to clean up areas in Canandaigua after severe storms ripped through the city Monday. “Those who live on the west side of the lake from Butler Road going north, this impacts about 900 customers. We are asking them to […]
Another year of growth for Saint’s Place
Saint’s Place helped 198 refugees in May—its busiest month ever. The fiscal year is shaping up to be the most successful year yet, with over 1,500 new refugees assisted. The Pittsford-based nonprofit also helped set up 285 homes and bedding for 1,100 new beds with pillows, blankets, two sets of sheets and a comforter. It has also distributed more than 450 backpacks to children of refugees this year, another milestone.
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch for Oswego County Tuesday evening
On Tuesday at 3:25 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 6 p.m. for Oswego County. When lightning looms: Expert safety tips for thunderstorms. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority of these electrifying events occurring...
Fire damages Paladino’s Cicero Pizza as contractor tries to remove bees, firefighters say
Update 2:48 p.m.: Paladino’s Cicero Pizza will open Tuesday, according to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook account. The restaurant has been cleared by Cicero codes office and inspected by the Onondaga County Board of Health, it said in the post. Original story:. Cicero, N.Y. — A local...
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley has fallen victim to a slew of cyber attacks in recent months, compromising important information from both local organizations and individuals. Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from 16,426 incidents in 2016 to 25,112 in 2022, according to the FBI. The number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York state nearly doubled to 83 in the first half of 2023 compared to 48 during the entirety of 2022 according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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