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Manlius swans get a reprieve from NY officials, but village still faces choice about their future
Manlius, NY - The four growing cygnets can all stay on the Manlius Swan Pond a bit longer before the village has to decide their fate. The state Department of Environmental Conservation sent a letter to Manlius Mayor Paul Whorrall this week, extending that decision deadline from Aug. 31 to Dec. 31.
CNY public relations veteran named Upstate’s chief of staff
Syracuse, NY -- A Central New Yorker with 35 years of experience in public and governmental relations has been named chief of staff at Upstate Medical University. Matthew Chadderdon’s long career has included numerous leadership roles at Carrier, Destiny USA and Welch Allyn. His latest stop was at Auburn Community Hospital, where he worked as a vice president of communications and governmental relations.
Kathryn Bradford: Helping Welcome Week Move-In Run Smoothly for All
When students moved into Day Hall this week, they were greeted by Kathryn Bradford and her smile. Bradford, an administrative specialist in the Shaw Center, has volunteered with Welcome Week for the past six years. In her role as a move-in captain, she is one of the first people that eager first-year students—and their parents and families—engage with as they begin their journey at Syracuse University.
Syracuse man killed in Valley Plaza found peace in fishing and art, siblings say
Syracuse, N.Y. – Matthew Freeman started fishing as a kid. He learned from his grandfather alongside his siblings, but he was the only one who found a passion for it. Matthew, 25, told his siblings that fishing brought him the peace he craved, his younger brother Jaidyn Freeman said.
Cuomo Bridge builders fire back, defend work and accuse Thruway of refusing to pay debt
The New York State Thruway Authority would rather throw money at lawyers than pay its debts, the consortium that built the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge charged today. The day after the Thruway Authority sued Tappan Zee Constructors for breach of contract, claiming parts on the Westchester-to-Rockland span need to be retrofitted, the...
AG Yost Sues NY-based Home Warranty Company, Alleging Deceptive Business Practices
August 23, 2024, Press Release from the Office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost: (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing First Premier Home Warranty and its owner, alleging that the New York-based company’s deceptive business practices have harmed Ohio consumers. “Ohioans deserve reliable services...
How Political Meddling in New York and New Jersey Causes Airline Delays in the Entire U.S.
Last year, airspace congestion in the New York/New Jersey metro area got so bad that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed flight reductions on the airlines serving LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy, and Newark Liberty airports. Travelers had fewer choices, and still experienced delays in arrivals and departures. Due to the...
NY comptroller dings development authority for failing to maintain property sales records
An audit of Empire State Development, the leading public authority aimed at economic development in New York state, has found that the agency has not met its legal reporting requirements around its real estate holdings and when it sells one of those properties for less than fair market value. On...
Cleland and Harrison Dominate NYS Women’s Senior Championships
(WNY News Now) – ONTARIO, N.Y. — Teresa Cleland and Barbara Harrison emerged victorious at the 71st NYS Women’s Senior & 17th Super Senior Amateur Championships, held at Ontario Golf Club from August 20-21, 2024. Both women led wire-to-wire in their respective fields, delivering stellar performances to claim their titles.
Former New York Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Stealing $800K from Clients
A former New York attorney has been sentenced to prison after admitting to embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from his clients. 57-year-old Douglas Valente, formerly a resident of Long Island but now living in Florida, was handed a prison sentence of one to four years in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, August 22nd.
Agreement to forgive medical debt for 193,000 poor patients in the Southern states
A hospital and clinic system based in New Orleans is collaborating with a nonprofit organization from New York to eliminate the debts of patients in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. A New Orleans-based system of hospitals and clinics, which serves Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, has partnered with a New York nonprofit...
Section III’s top returning boys soccer goalie saves leaders, ranked by 2023 stats
See who the returning boys soccer goalie saves leaders are for the 2024 season, ranked by grade, from 2023 stats reported to syracuse.com by Section III coaches. 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.
Highest Work Zone Speeding Ticket in New York This Year
You won't believe the highest speed recorded in a work zone this year. Slow down! Especially in work zones. The radar cameras on New York roads through the Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program have captured several speeders. But one driver was caught going faster than anyone else this year.
TLC concert at NYS Fair canceled; performance unlikely to be rescheduled
Geddes, N.Y. — Friday’s TLC concert at the New York State Fair has been canceled. Tionne Watkins, known as T-Boz, has food poisoning, state fair officials said in a statement. The group was scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. at Suburban Park, but they never made it on...
Convocation 2024: Celebrating and Welcoming New Students (Video)
While new students have spent the last several days moving into residence halls and getting settled, New Student Convocation marked their official welcome to the Syracuse University community and their very first time gathering as a class. During the annual tradition, which takes place in the JMA Wireless Dome, the...
Samantha Croston named new sports director at CNY Central
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CNY Central, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s Central New York television stations WSTM NBC3, WTVH CB5, and CW6, today announced Samantha Croston has been named sports director. Croston, who joined the CNY Central News Team in 2021, replaces the recently departed Tommy Sladek in this role. In...
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