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Introducing Wonderland Forest, New York State’s New Festival Experiment [Interview]
Back in the dark days of the COVID pandemic, nobody could confidently predict the future of live music. While Dan Mastronardi didn’t have a crystal ball, he did have a plot of land outside Syracuse in LaFayette, NY, and when it was safe to do so, he started hosting socially distant concerts. The new pod-style venue was fittingly dubbed Apple Valley Park, named for the central New York region famous for its apples. But LaFayette is a small town of under 5,000, so when fans started showing up to see Billy Strings, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Umphrey’s McGee, and others, they needed a place to stay. Enter what was then known as Wonderland Campground, which has since sprouted and grown into Wonderland Forest.
Work to start this week on multiple city streets
The City of Cortland’s summer milling and paving schedule begin this week. According to Crown City Rising, work will commence on Wednesday (July 17) with milling on Helen Avenue. The following streets will be milled in order:. Lebanon Drive. MacGregor Street. Hill Street. The lower half of James Street.
Tickets for the Great New York State Fair are now on sale: Info, free days for 2024
The New York State Fair will be held in Syracuse on August 21, and tickets are now on sale. From Wednesday, Aug. 21, to Monday, Sep. 2, the Great NYS Fair will be held at 581 State Fair Blvd. in Syracuse. Attendees can expect to enjoy food, rides, games, free concerts, and more.
Memorial Gazebo dedicated at Handy Cemetery
Community leaders and local residents gathered for a dedication of the memorial gazebo and brick walkway of remembrance at Essie J. Handy Memorial Cemetery on B Street in LaFayette during the afternoon hours of Thursday, July 11th of 2024. LaFayette native Albert Einstein Handy passed away at ninety-three years old...
Central NY city, hammered by storm, ‘looks like a war zone’ (Good Morning CNY for July 17)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 81; Low: 62. Morning thunderstorm possible; see the 5-day forecast. Storm causes extensive damage in Rome: A car on West Dominick Street in Rome, N.Y., was damaged by boards ripped off nearby buildings when a severe storm rolled through the city Tuesday. (Glenn Coin photo)
Potential for more severe weather, heavy rains, winds to hit Central New York again
Syracuse, N.Y. — There is a risk of severe storms Wednesday afternoon and into the evening in Central New York, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service Binghamton warned people to be weather aware for one more day. The main threats will be damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall.
‘Thank God no one was living on the top:’ Storm sends tree crashing into Syracuse home
Syracuse, N.Y. — While attempting to enjoy the cool wind coming from the start of Tuesday’s storm outside his Syracuse home, Ron Baggett instead got a panicked surprise when an old tree came crashing down. “It almost sounded like cars crashed,” said Baggett. If you purchase a...
TRAFFIC: Syracuse Nationals traffic advisory
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Syracuse Nationals will be taking place from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21, at the New York State Fairgrounds. On Thursday and Friday, over 8,000 cars are expected to be registered for the event. Registration will be taking place in the Solar Street parking lots at Destiny USA from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on both days.
Cortland mayor to appoint new DPW supervisor, finance director
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) — Several appointments in Cortland are being made. Mayor Scott Steve will announce this evening the appointments of a new DPW leader and part-time city judge. A new finance director is also being named at tonight’s Common Council meeting, and the mayor will choose a replacement...
Tornado warning with quarter-sized hail issued for Onondaga County Tuesday
A tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 2:06 p.m. in effect until 2:30 p.m. for Onondaga County. Quarter-sized hail (1 inch) is forecast with the incoming storm. “At 2:06 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Jordan, or 8...
Strong storms batter Upstate NY again, just days after tornado outbreak
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A wave of strong thunderstorms rumbled through Upstate New York on Monday, delivering winds of 60 mph, knocking down trees and wires, and dropping damaging hail. On Monday, flash floods washed over roads in Western New York, hail 3 inches in diameter fell in the Finger Lakes,...
County emergency response & communications, Cortland fire department receive funding for equipment
The Cortland County Department of Emergency Response and Communications and the City of Cortland Fire Department recently received funding to help purchase equipment for their services. Below are details on the funding:. City of Cortland Fire Department. The city fire department received $50,000 in funding through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters...
Cayuga Heights loses public works director to Cortland
CAYUGA HEIGHTS, NY (CortacaToday) — Cayuga Heights is losing a key member of its Department of Public Works. Village Mayor Linda Woodard says DPW Director Mike Wiese is heading to Cortland to become the superintendent of public works. She calls the departure a “tremendous loss.”. “It hurts,” Woodard...
Cortland Fire Department receives federal funding
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) – The City of Cortland and its firefighters will benefit from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding. The Cortland Fire Department (CFD) has been awarded about $48,000 for new protective gear and training through DHS FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). Binghamton, Elmira, and Whitney Point join Cortland as Southern Tier winners. Nearly $1.5 million is headed to 16 departments across the state, including the City of Auburn and Moravia in Cayuga County.
Common Council Confirms Appointments For Director of Finance, and DPW Superintendent
There were numerous confirmations during the City of Cortland Common Council meeting last night including the appointment of a new City Director of Administration & Finance, and DPW Superintendent. After an extensive search for a replacement for former Director of Administration & Finance Lisa Henty, who left back in Spring...
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