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Syracuse man gets 25 years to life in child sex abuse case
Government

Syracuse man gets 25 years to life in child sex abuse case

A Syracuse man will spend at least 25 years behind bars after a judge sentenced him for abusing sisters, ending a case investigators called a profound breach of trust.

James Thompson2m read
Clay halts battery storage permits under six-month moratorium
Government

Clay halts battery storage permits under six-month moratorium

Clay has frozen battery storage approvals for six months, putting Carson Power and Nexamp proposals on hold while town officials write new siting rules.

Marcus Williams2m read
Upstate University Hospital earns three-star quality rating from CMS
Healthcare

Upstate University Hospital earns three-star quality rating from CMS

Upstate earned three stars from CMS, putting it ahead of every Syracuse hospital except the VA Medical Center. The rating bundles safety, survival, readmissions and patient experience into one score.

Lisa Park2m read
Man fatally shot on Syracuse's North Side, police say
Community

Man fatally shot on Syracuse's North Side, police say

Tyrone Stanley, 38, died after a shooting on Lemoyne Avenue near Washington Square Park. Syracuse police said there was no immediate threat to the public.

Lisa Park1m read
Onondaga County housing permits rise, signaling pickup in construction
Business

Onondaga County housing permits rise, signaling pickup in construction

Permits for Onondaga County housing units are up through March, raising the question of whether more homes will ease costs for Syracuse families.

Sarah Chen2m read
Onondaga County sheriff sees first AI child exploitation case
Government

Onondaga County sheriff sees first AI child exploitation case

Onondaga County’s first AI child exploitation allegation shows how fast digital abuse is evolving. Sheriff Toby Shelley said the new felony law gives investigators a way to respond.

James Thompson2m read
Syracuse hits 91 degrees, breaks 64-year May 18 heat record
Healthcare

Syracuse hits 91 degrees, breaks 64-year May 18 heat record

Syracuse hit 91 degrees at 3:59 p.m., topping a May 18 record that had stood since 1962. More heat and humidity were expected Tuesday before a Wednesday cooldown.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Attorneys say Onondaga County is falling short on children’s services
Government

Attorneys say Onondaga County is falling short on children’s services

Lawyers said county families are being handed phone numbers when children need real help, while parent aides, foster homes and caseload relief remain in short supply.

Marcus Williams2m read
SuperField of Dreams opens in DeWitt for Syracuse Challengers
Community

SuperField of Dreams opens in DeWitt for Syracuse Challengers

Families who waited two decades saw the SuperField of Dreams open in DeWitt, giving Syracuse Challengers a fully accessible home at Carrier Park.

Marcus Williams2m read
Onondaga County sex crimes case widens, sheriff seeks possible victims
Government

Onondaga County sex crimes case widens, sheriff seeks possible victims

A forensic review of Matthew Fragola's devices uncovered new felony charges and videos involving other possible minors, prompting investigators to seek more victims.

Marcus Williams2m read
Skaneateles voters to decide on $991,294 library tax levy increase
Community

Skaneateles voters to decide on $991,294 library tax levy increase

Skaneateles homeowners could see library taxes on a $1 million home rise from $120 to $243 if a $991,294 levy increase passes Tuesday.

Marcus Williams2m read
Positive Growth Daycare opens on Syracuse south side, fills childcare gap
Business

Positive Growth Daycare opens on Syracuse south side, fills childcare gap

Positive Growth Daycare opened on South Avenue with infant care starting at 6 weeks, giving south side families a closer option in a long-short childcare market.

Sarah Chen2m read
Syracuse manufacturer wins export award while facing tariff pressure
Business

Syracuse manufacturer wins export award while facing tariff pressure

A 103-year-old Syracuse manufacturer was honored for exporting to 55-plus countries, even as tariffs are raising the cost of staying competitive.

Sarah Chen2m read
Jordan Bramley Library grows as community hub in Onondaga County
Community

Jordan Bramley Library grows as community hub in Onondaga County

Jordan Bramley Library is far more than a book stop: it is Jordan’s public living room, with internet, programs, and meeting space that many neighbors rely on daily.

Marcus Williams5m read
Commercial truck driver charged with DWI after Clay crash
Government

Commercial truck driver charged with DWI after Clay crash

A car carrier smashed a signal at Route 57 and the Thruway exit in Clay, leaving the intersection on an all-way stop and its driver facing DWI charges.

James Thompson2m read
Holland Farms plans new bakery and deli in Cicero
Business

Holland Farms plans new bakery and deli in Cicero

Holland Farms is taking its half-moon cookies and tomato pie to Cicero later this summer, with a lease signed for the former Metabolic Fitness space off Route 31.

Sarah Chen2m read
DeWitt zoning change fuels talk of possible Costco, wholesale club
Government

DeWitt zoning change fuels talk of possible Costco, wholesale club

DeWitt rewrote its code to cover wholesale clubs and gas pumps, putting Costco speculation on firmer footing as shoppers watch the Route 5 corridor.

James Thompson2m read
At Syracuse graduation, Chancellor Kent Syverud absent as community rallies
Education

At Syracuse graduation, Chancellor Kent Syverud absent as community rallies

Commencement felt quieter without Kent Syverud in the Dome, even as Mike Tirico led a crowded Syracuse celebration for thousands of graduates.

Marcus Williams2m read
Liverpool police investigate arrest after viral Syracuse video</final
Government

Liverpool police investigate arrest after viral Syracuse video</final

A viral video of a Syracuse arrest has pushed Liverpool police into an internal review, after footage showed three officers restraining 20-year-old La’Seir Graves on a porch.

Marcus Williams2m read
McMahon highlights county, Upstate collaboration at public health conference
Healthcare

McMahon highlights county, Upstate collaboration at public health conference

Nearly 200 leaders gathered at Upstate to focus on faster outbreak response, better data-sharing and local action on issues like gun violence and food access.

Lisa Park2m read
Onondaga County sheriff's office searches for armed and dangerous man
Government

Onondaga County sheriff's office searches for armed and dangerous man

Authorities are looking for Nahquaz Johnson, 25, described as armed and dangerous. He was previously tied to a 2017 shooting case near Le Moyne College.

James Thompson1m read
OCC celebrates 679 graduates, honors Lyons and Cecile at commencement
Education

OCC celebrates 679 graduates, honors Lyons and Cecile at commencement

OCC sent 679 students into Central New York’s workforce pipeline and honored Lyons and Cecile with honorary degrees. Student speaker Kierra Yager framed the day as a hard-won chance.

Sarah Chen2m read
Contact Community Services shifts from hotline to warmline in East Syracuse
Healthcare

Contact Community Services shifts from hotline to warmline in East Syracuse

A longtime East Syracuse crisis center is shifting to a warmline, aiming to keep people talking before stress turns into a 911 call.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Census data shows Syracuse, most Onondaga County towns lose population
Community

Census data shows Syracuse, most Onondaga County towns lose population

Syracuse and 17 of Onondaga County’s 19 towns lost population in the latest Census estimates. The drop could squeeze schools, housing demand and town budgets.

Sarah Chen2m read
Syracuse adult club wins right to reopen after city shutdown
Government

Syracuse adult club wins right to reopen after city shutdown

Bada Bing will reopen under a court settlement that forces earlier shutoffs, more security and closer city oversight after Syracuse closed it in March.

James Thompson2m read
Onondaga County man faces new child sex abuse charges, sheriff says more victims may exist
Community

Onondaga County man faces new child sex abuse charges, sheriff says more victims may exist

A Syracuse man already labeled a Level 3 sex offender now faces new felony child abuse charges, and investigators say he may have more victims. Deputies say he used aliases, including "Anthony."

Marcus Williams1m read
Fayetteville doctors highlight spray option for severe allergy emergencies
Healthcare

Fayetteville doctors highlight spray option for severe allergy emergencies

A Fayetteville doctor says a nose spray for severe allergies could change how parents handle emergencies before camps, school events and sports.

Lisa Park2m read
Meals on Wheels urges Washington to boost senior nutrition funding
Healthcare

Meals on Wheels urges Washington to boost senior nutrition funding

More than 200 homebound neighbors in Eastern Onondaga County rely on daily meal visits as local advocates press Washington for more senior nutrition money.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Onondaga County approves $8.6 million incentive for Manlius apartments
Business

Onondaga County approves $8.6 million incentive for Manlius apartments

OCIDA approved nearly $8.6 million in tax breaks for Twin Ponds, a 309-unit Manlius apartment project tied to a roughly $115 million build.

Sarah Chen1m read