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Woman Charged for Using Witchcraft on Family in Upstate New York
Woman Allegedly Used Witchcraft to Intimidate Family. A practicing witch in Upstate NY was charged on May 8th for allegedly using witchcraft to intimidate a man and his family. According to sources, the woman now faces two counts of fourth-degree witness tampering and misdemeanors after she reportedly used witchcraft and “hot foot powder.”
Sparkling First Friday: Auburn's Seward House Museum Hosts Community Event
Auburn's cultural scene is set to sparkle on the first Friday of May as the Seward House Museum opens its doors for a vibrant community gathering. The "First Friday Community Event," a monthly staple for local art enthusiasts and history buffs, promises an evening filled with artistic expression and historical exploration.
Baldwinsville Introduces Convenient Online Payment for Water Bills
The Village of Baldwinsville has introduced an online service for residents to manage their water and sewer bills. This platform allows users to pay or view their bills online with a 'One Time Pay' option that does not require registration. Users can also create an account for additional features. Payments can be made using credit cards, debit cards, or PayPal, with a service fee of 2.95% (minimum $2.00). Electronic checks are also accepted, with a fee of $1.95. The system adheres to high security standards to protect all transactions. Additionally, a 24/7 automated phone service is available for residents to check balances or make payments, with a $1.95 fee per transaction. The phone service number is (855) 679-3056. This new system aims to simplify the management of water and sewer bills for Baldwinsville residents, ensuring both ease of use and security.'Visit here for more details.
Baldwinsville Celebrates Arbor Day 2024, Honored as Tree City USA
Maria Shockney, DPW Clerk and Matt Swayze, DEC Forester, celebrate Arbor Day in the Village of Baldwinsville on Friday, April 26, 2024. The Village of Baldwinsville is also recognized as a Tree City USA. To view pictures, please click here. To view pictures, please click hereVisit here for more details.
See U.S. News 2024 rankings for the Syracuse area’s best high schools
Skaneateles High School topped the 2024 rankings of best public high schools in the Syracuse metro area from U.S. News and World Report. In addition to topping the local rankings, Skaneateles was ranked the 65th best public high school in all of New York and No. 538 nationwide. Fayetteville-Manlius High School was second in the Syracuse metro area, along with ranking 79th in New York and No. 706 in the U.S.
Need a spring spruce up? Find landscapers and contractors among 37 new businesses in Central NY
County Clerk offices in Onondaga, Cayuga and Madison counties registered 37 new businesses during the week of Apr. 22 through 26. The businesses included landscape and building contractors, food businesses and a new grief support group. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Cayuga County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, May 4-10
A house in Aurora that sold for $1.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Cayuga County in the past week. In total, 14 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $382,582. The average price per square foot was $209.
Cayuga County real estate: See all homes sold, April 27-May 3
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Cayuga County reported from April 27 to May 3. There were 19 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,026-square-foot home on Palmer Street in Auburn that sold for $430,250. Auburn.
Auburn Receives $22.5K Arbor Day Grant for Tree Restoration Efforts
On Arbor Day 2024, Governor Hochul announced a $22,500 Tree Planting Grant for Auburn. This grant, part of the state's efforts to support environmental restoration, will help Auburn recover from the damage caused by the Emerald Ash Borer, which resulted in the loss of many trees.
Cayuga County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, April 27-May 3
A house in Owasco that sold for $433,750 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Cayuga County in the past week. In total, 13 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $362,646, or $245 per square foot.
Democrat drops out of NY-22 primary race after audit reveals he’s short on signatures
Syracuse, N.Y. — Utica University professor Clemmie Harris said Thursday he will be dropping out of the Democratic primary race for New York’s 22nd Congressional district. Harris, 59, of Camillus, said an audit of his petitions’ signatures revealed his campaign fell just short of the 1,250 needed to qualify for the June 25 primary ballot.
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