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Liverpool resident dies while on Army National Guard training mission in Alaska
Liverpool, NY - The day before Michael Scott Stone, 46, died while on a training mission in Alaska, he spoke by phone to his longtime girlfriend. Stone told her how he and a couple other friends had played some younger guys in a pick-up football game, and he’d won.
Check out all the events occuring in Central New York this weekend
Enjoy the beautiful weather in Central New York with any of the many events going on this weekend!. The Oswego Harborfest continues until Sunday, July 28. The event is free admission and featured vendors, music performances, and attractions. The festival has been around since 1988 and typically sees 75,000 annual guests.
Listeria outbreak sickens at least 12 in New York
NEW YORK – At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.The state Health Department said four of those cases were in New York City, two were in Suffolk County and one was in Nassau County. The remaining five cases were located in Cayuga, Dutchess, Greene, Onondaga and Oswego counties.All 12 patients had to be hospitalized. No deaths linked to the listeria outbreak have been reported in New York.Two cases of listeria have been reported in New Jersey – one in Monmouth County and one...
Two deadly viruses found in Onondaga County mosquitoes
Syracuse, NY -- West Nile and Eastern Equine Encephalitis viruses were found in mosquitoes trapped recently in Onondaga County. West Nile, which can cause deadly brain diseases, was found in a mosquito trapped on East Taft Road in Cicero, the county health department said. If you purchase a product or...
Banning cellphones in NY schools: About time, a no-brainer, ‘I could not be happier’ (Your Letters)
Editor’s note: Syracuse.com is sorting through more than 200 responses to our online survey asking readers what they think of banning cellphones in schools, an idea Gov. Kathy Hochul is exploring through a statewide “listening tour.” We’ll publish a selection of those responses soon. You can still take the survey; it’s republished at the end of this post. Meanwhile, here are some opinions from readers who chose to write a letter to the editor:
Syracuse Ukrainian Festival Kicks Off This Weekend
The Syracuse Ukrainian Festival begins this Friday at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church on Tipperary Hill. Running from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and 12 to 10 p.m. Saturday, the event will feature traditional Ukrainian food, live music, dance performances, and crafts. This year's festival also supports Ukraine,...
New York awards $313.5 million contract for I-81 viaduct project in Syracuse
New York officials have awarded a $313.5 million contract to CNY Alliance for a key phase of the I-81 Viaduct Project in Syracuse. This contract encompasses several major improvements, including the construction of a new interchange at westbound I-690 and Crouse Avenue, and the widening of Crouse Avenue with an additional northbound lane.
Central NY town scraps plan for apartments, citing traffic-jammed intersection as concern
Manlius, N.Y. -- More than 60 residents showed up Wednesday night to protest a proposed mixed-use development with apartments off North Burdick Street in the town of Manlius. But their opposition wasn’t necessary. Even before the first person spoke, the Manlius Town Board had already decided to reject the proposal.
The future of the former Doow Lumber location remains unknown
TOWN OF MANLIUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The future of the former Doow Lumber location in the Town of Manlius is still up in the air. Manlius neighbors are up in arms over the town’s proposal to build an apartment complex on N. Burdick Street at the former Doow Lumber location.
House explodes in Madison County; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for July 25)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 89; Low: 68. Mostly cloudy, thunderstorms; see the 5-day forecast. Yoshimi vs. CNY: The Flaming Lips, led by singer Wayne Coyne (above), performed at Beak and Skiff in LaFayette Tuesday night. The band played its classic 2002 album, “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots,” in its entirety, as well as other songs from their catalog. Review, more photos. (Dennis Nett photo)
WATCH: Rome city officials give updates on tornado recovery
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. and Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan will be updating the public on tornado recovery and relief efforts after a tornado ran through the city of Rome on July 16. The heart of Rome recovering after the tornado ripped through its streets The announcement will be made […]
Canal Recreationway 2050 plans public workshop
The Canal Recreationway Commission and the Canal Corporation plan to host three in-person public workshops on the Canal Recreationway 2050 Plan, one of which will be held in the Mohawk Valley. When: Thursday, August 1, from 2-4 PM. Where: The Terminal Building at the Waterfront Grill. 800 Mohawk St. Herkimer,...
Memphis-Shelby County school board candidates on closing school buildings and community concerns
Aging school buildings and millions of dollars in unmet repair and maintenance needs have made the conversation around possible school closures and consolidations a high priority for leaders of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.Candidates in the Aug. 1 Memphis school board election have talked about the importance of bringing community input into decisions about these issues, especially given the district’s history of shuttering schools and the impact the closings can have on students and neighborhoods.Under former interim Superintendent Toni Williams, the Memphis district began drafting an ambitious facilities plan to give 50 MSCS schools investments for their physical buildings or their academic...
Syracuse awarded $10.8M to bring better internet to neighborhoods
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $70 million in awards through ConnectALL’s Municipal Infrastructure Program to help connect New Yorkers to high-speed broadband internet. The program includes million-dollar investments in Central New York and North Country regions. “These awards mark the next step in our billion-dollar effort to close New York’s […]
West Nile Virus discovered in West Monroe, free dunk kits available in Oswego County
Public health officials have discovered the West Nile Virus in a mosquito sample collected in the Town of West Monroe. The Oswego County Health Department recommends people limit outside activity from dusk to dawn and wear protective clothing while outside to prevent mosquito bites. Residents are also advised to repair or replace window and door screens, clean swimming pools, dispose of old tires, pails, and flowerpots, and eliminate standing bodies of water on the property.
SU dome renovations continue with new state grant
Just over a month before football season starts at Syracuse University, dome renovations continue as new chair back seats are installed. The seat renovations are the last piece of a wider $120 million dome renovation plan. New York Assembly Speaker Carl Hastie and Assembly Member Bill Magnarelli announced a new $3 million grant for the JMA Wireless Dome this week. Magnarelli said the grant is meant to help make up for some increasing construction costs.
As Syracuse’s elected officials go mum on ‘good cause’ opt-in, advocates assemble coalition
New York State’s elected officials in April handed Syracuse and municipalities around the state a choice: whether to opt in to “good cause” eviction protections for tenants. Legislators intended for “good cause” to force landlords to provide a reason for evicting tenants and to prevent rent hikes...
Syracuse Art Trail adds to spotlight on local artists during Arts and Crafts Festival
Several citywide art organizations and galleries in downtown Syracuse have come together to create the Syracuse Art Trail, a walking path that ties together several galleries and businesses. Timed with the Syracuse Arts and Festival to maximize exposure for local artists, the trail started July 19 and will conclude July...
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