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Syracuse’s first Black judge, Langston McKinney, dies after trailblazing career
Syracuse, NY -- Syracuse’s first Black judge, Langston McKinney, who mentored countless others in a lifelong quest against injustice, has died. McKinney died Monday night after spending his last 12 days at Crouse Hospital, according to his wife, Linda Littlejohn. He was 79. A trained chemist from Florida who...
Child poverty in New York among worst in nation, report says
Albany, N.Y. — A new report from the state comptroller’s office indicates child poverty rates in upstate cities are among the highest in the nation, with between 40 and 46 percent of children in Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo found to be living in poverty in 2022. The report...
Cayuga County real estate: seven most expensive homes sold, May 11-17
A house in Auburn that sold for $454,250 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Cayuga County in the past week. In total, eight residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $325,375. The average price per square foot ended up at $203.
Syracuse Common Council makes leadership change as president deals with medical issue
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse Common Council President Helen Hudson has stepped down from her role as the all-Democratic lawmaking body’s majority leader due to a medical issue. Hudson, serving her second four-year term as the council president, has been unable to attend council meetings for much of the...
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.
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.
CAC’s Summer Safety 5k & Community Event
FULTON – Officials from the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County announce the 2nd Annual 5k Run/Walk to be held on June 22, 2024, at 8:30am. The 5k Run/Walk will begin and end at the Fulton War Memorial, 609 W Broadway in Fulton, NY. Race registration and packet pickup will begin at 8:30am, a Kid’s Fun Run will begin at 9:30am and the 5k Run/Walk will begin promptly at 10am.
Syracuse OK’s $2.6M in tax breaks for apartment project in historic downtown buildings
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The Syracuse Industrial Development Agency approved $2.6 million in tax breaks on Tuesday for a project that will turn two vacant buildings overlooking a city park into apartments. The agency voted 5-0 to grant exemptions consisting of $1.8 million in property taxes over 10 years, $720,000 in...
Fulton Rotary Club Inducts Its Newest Member
FULTON – The Fulton Noon Rotary Club recently inducted Nicholas Barnes (Nick) as its newest member. Nick is an financial advisor for Avantax Planning Partners in Fulton. He has over 17 years experience in the financial industry. He resides in Fulton with his wife and 5 children. Rotary President...
Company news: Joseph Tifft hired by City of Syracuse
City of Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the appointment of Joseph Tifft as lead project coordinator in the department of neighborhood and business development. Tifft will be responsible for the implementation and management of the city’s lead grant program. In this role, he will assist residents and property owners in accessing available program funds and will represent the city with potential funding partners to reduce lead hazards in city homes with young children.
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