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Did You Know New York State Is the Birthplace of Memorial Day?
Did you know that it was in the quaint Finger Lakes village of Waterloo, New York, that the tradition of Memorial Day began to take shape in the summer of 1865?. It all started when Henry C. Welles, a local druggist, suggested the idea of honoring the patriotic dead by placing flowers on their graves during a social gathering. Though nothing came of this suggestion initially, Welles brought it up again the following spring to General John B. Murray, a civil war hero who was passionate about serving his country.
Where are home sale prices up most in Onondaga County? See towns with biggest gains
Syracuse, N.Y. — The average home sale price in the town of Marcellus is up more than 30% from a year ago at this time, according to new data. That’s the biggest gain in all of Onondaga County. The average sale price in the town is now $346,1000, an increase of 32.5% from this point in 2023.
Watchfire 2024: Thousands attend to honor those who served the country
Geddes N.Y. — Warm weather and clear skies greeted thousands who attended the annual Watchfire at the New York State Fairgrounds, a ceremony held by the CNY Veterans Recognition Foundation and Vietnam Veterans of America — that honors those who have served our country. This stems from the...
Central New York’s first LGBTQ youth-centered shelter to open in Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. — A shelter for LGBTQ youths will soon open its doors in Syracuse, the first in Central New York, officials said. The Dr. Alejandro Garcia Runaway and Homeless Youth House will soon become a second home to youths in need, said Dan Sieburg, chief executive officer of the Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse. It plans to open the shelter by the end of June.
What you need to know before attending an event at the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater kicks off its 2024 concert season tonight, May 20, with a concert from the pop singer Hozier. Before fans head off to the event tonight there are a few guidelines that Live Nation wants fans to be aware of. Clear bag policy The venue allows […]
New Event: “Downtown Markets” Comes To Fulton On June 8
FULTON – The Special Events Committee, in partnership with the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce and CNY Community Arts Center, announces the inaugural “Downtown Markets” event. This rain or shine event will take place on Saturday, June 8th, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the City of Fulton’s Downtown District (a change from the War Memorial Complex). This exciting new initiative aims to create a vibrant downtown culture, foster community engagement, and support local artisans and businesses.
FCSD Budget vote Suppressed?
This year’s vote on the FCSD budget and School board Elections, have a look at Voter Suppression!. First up on the list was the mailing of Absentee ballots, many voters received their absentee ballots with less than a day to fill them out and return them to the District office by Tuesday the 21st. Is this a miscue or vote suppression?
Syracuse festival guide 2024: How to enjoy all of CNY’s big summer events
It’s summer festival season in and around Syracuse, those magical five months where the sounds of live music and the scent of fresh cooking fill the streets and fields around Central New York. We’ve put together a list of all the major festivals in the greater Syracuse area, from...
JE student honored by DA Advisory Council
JEHS senior Alex Waldon was honored by the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Advisory Council with the Lindsey Fair Youth Encouragement Award. Waldon’s commitment to the community as a certified firefighter and EMT is truly inspiring. Not only does he excel academically, but he also actively participates in sports, extracurriculars, and maintains a job.
Decoration Day in Syracuse: The evolution of Memorial Day
At half-past one on a sunny Sunday afternoon, May 30, 1869, the tolling of the bell in the old Market Hall alerted a large and growing crowd of Syracusans to the commencement of the city’s first Decoration Day festivities. The national observance of Decoration Day - which became known...
A Syracuse health care agency got the area’s first legal cannabis license. It doesn’t plan to use it
Early last year, an affiliate of Central New York’s largest nursing home operator was awarded the region’s first conditional license to sell legal recreational marijuana. Now, that health care agency, Loretto, says it let the license expire without making use of it. Loretto has no plans to get involved in the marijuana business.
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