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Crumbling 120-year-old warehouse in Syracuse to be demolished for apartments
Syracuse, N.Y. — A crumbling seven-story brick warehouse on the outskirts of downtown Syracuse will be demolished over the next several months to make way for apartments, officials said. The former cold storage facility at 400 Erie Blvd. W. was ordered taken down June 17 and again June 21,...
Men’s Hoops To Make Annual Trip To the Dome To Play Syracuse on Nov. 27
Lexi Woodcock/Cornell Athletics ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Cornell-Syracuse men's basketball series has a date for the 2024-25 season as the Big Red will visit the Orange on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at the JMA Wireless Dome. Game time and broadcast information will be announced at a later date. It will be the 129th matchup between the programs on the hardwood, with the Orange holding a commanding 97-31 edge in the all-time series. Syracuse has won 43 consecutive matchups with the Big Red dating back to the 1968-69 season. Last season, Syracuse nailed a season-best 13 3-pointers and Cornell struggled from beyond...
Man offered $50 to attack man later kidnapped, held for days, lawyers say
Syracuse, N.Y. – A trial is underway this week for a Syracuse man accused of aiding in a kidnapping after he was hired to attack a man who was later held for days and tortured. Quincy Williams was paid $50 by his codefendant Tashawn Adams to threaten and attack...
Syracuse Ukrainian Festival returns with authentic cuisine, performances and special beer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The free two-day Syracuse Ukrainian Festival returns Friday at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church this weekend. The festival is an excellent opportunity to learn about Ukrainian culture and enjoy a fun-filled weekend with friends and family. Come enjoy traditional Ukrainian dishes, such as pyrohy...
Town of Ithaca, property owner look to redevelop iconic Turback’s property
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – If you ever find yourself longing for the old days of Ithaca, one town official has some potentially good news. Town Supervisor Rod Howe says someone has purchased the gothic revival building at 919 Elmira Road, the former location of the popular Turback’s Restaurant. With help from the town, the owner is pursuing a development grant in hopes of breathing new life into the property and perhaps providing an economic boon to the town and city.
Popular Oswego bar, The Sting put up for sale
OSWEGO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A Port City icon has a “for sale” sign on the side of the building. For almost 40 years, the business has been in the family. One of the owners, Eric Dawson, took to Facebook to make the sale official. “This business has payed for college, vehicles, several vacations and homes […]
Finger Lakes Wine Festival kicks off this weekend with toga party, fireworks. What to know
Wine aficionados or casual festival goers can enjoy the Finger Lakes Wine Festival Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend at Watkins Glen International. Dawn Burlew, president of Watkins Glen International, said the festival, which started in 1997, has been voted the best wine festival by readers of USA TODAY and is a fan...
Corning man recalls attending historic Summer Jam at Watkins Glen, 51 years later.
On July 28, 1973, more than 600,000 people filled the racetrack in Watkins Glen for Summer Jam, a rock festival that eclipsed Woodstock in sheer size and broke world attendance records. Dale Brockway, who later served in the U.S. Army, was one of the faces in the crowd, and he remembers it...
‘Nothing but a horror show:’ Inside account of Rochester Holiday Inn conditions
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As News 8 reported earlier this month, the property owner of the Holiday Inn on State Street in Downtown Rochester has been facing issues surrounding code violations in addition to the hotel management group, IHG Hotels, stating it was not taking reservations while the owner addresses “issues.” For the first time, […]
Ontario County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 83-year-old man last seen in Victor
VICTOR, N.Y. — The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 83-year-old Reginald “Reggie” Vardon, who has been missing for nine days. Vardon was last seen on Monday, July 15, at the ESL branch on School Street in Victor. Security...
Summer hikes: Check out these 5 public trails in the Hornell, Wellsville areas
Looking for a new place to take a hike this summer? You don't need to take a long road trip to the Adirondacks to experience the great outdoors in New York state. Excellent trails for everyone from beginners to experienced hikers are just a short drive away, offering riverside views, towering forests,...
Steuben County families to see additional childcare with Corning Children’s Center expansion
Correction: A previous version of this story had incorrect contact information for enrollment. People interested in adding their children to the Corning Children’s Center’s enrollment waitlist can fill out an application, call 607-937-5502 ext. 306, or email lfish@corningchildrenscenter.com. PAINTED POST, N.Y. (WETM) — A new expansion to the Corning Children’s Center is set to open […]
Looking back 60 years at the July 1964 riots in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It all started so innocently: a block party in the Seventh Ward to raise money for a playground. But the arrest of a man for public intoxication was the spark that ignited an inferno on July 24, 1964. That was the first day of riots that...
Select local Verizon stores to give away free backpacks Sunday
Rochester, N.Y. — Eight Verizon stores in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region will distribute free backpacks Sunday as part of the 12th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. The giveaway starts at 1 p.m. at the following stores:. 5 Franklin Plaza, Dansville. 4245 Lakeville Road, Geneseo. 4756 Lake Road, Brockport. 2157...
Local effort to encourage voter registration in Chemung County
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- A group of Chemung County residents is trying to get the community involved in voting ahead of the upcoming elections. Twice a week, they set up at a grocery store to help people figure out if they're registered to vote, and encourage them to sign up if they aren't.
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.
Eden Corn Festival Returns Next Week To Western New York
Lawn Fete and Festival season continues across Western New York. This weekend the Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival takes place along Hertel Avenue. Check out a list of what's happening HERE. Then next weekend it is the 60th anniversary of the Eden Corn Festival right in the heart of Eden, New...
All-CNY softball player earns roster spot for national showcase game
Syracuse, N.Y. — Fayetteville-Manlius shortstop Megan Woodridge is about to take her spot in a lineup filled with some of the best high school softball prospects nationwide. Woodridge has been named to a team of juniors who will take on upcoming seniors in the prestigious Premier Girls Fastpitch Futures All-American game. The contest is Saturday in Irvine, Calif.
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