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Onondaga County advances term-limit law to Board of Elections

Onondaga County advances term-limit law to Board of Elections

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Teen charged with arson after fire at Great Northern Mall

Teen charged with arson after fire at Great Northern Mall

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Lorenzo State Historic Site in Cazenovia tells Onondaga County's layered history
Community

Lorenzo State Historic Site in Cazenovia tells Onondaga County's layered history

Lorenzo State Historic Site puts Cazenovia’s founding, Federal-style architecture, and estate labor history in one stop.

Sarah Chen4m read
Syracuse councilor urges police watchdog to sue mayor
Government

Syracuse councilor urges police watchdog to sue mayor

A Syracuse councilor urged the police watchdog to sue Mayor Ben Walsh, putting the Citizen Review Board’s power over police misconduct back in court and in doubt.

Marcus Williams2m read
Onondaga County holds hearing on Onondaga Lake and Micron water concerns
Government

Onondaga County holds hearing on Onondaga Lake and Micron water concerns

Residents pressed county officials over Micron's water demands, as Onondaga Lake cleanup and local drinking-water worries came back into focus at Syracuse Central Library.

Marcus Williams2m read
Sensory-friendly event brings inclusive fun to Clay Town Park
Community

Sensory-friendly event brings inclusive fun to Clay Town Park

Families packed Clay Town Park for a free sensory-friendly day built for children with special needs, with a rain date set for July 26.

Marcus Williams2m read
Onondaga County gets $1.6 million state grant for healthy schools
Healthcare

Onondaga County gets $1.6 million state grant for healthy schools

Onondaga County’s Health Department won $1.6 million to back school and neighborhood health work, with state funds aimed at high-need communities and student obesity prevention.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
First-ever Baby Prom brings families to Syracuse Central Library
Community

First-ever Baby Prom brings families to Syracuse Central Library

Tiny tuxedos filled Syracuse Central Library for its first Baby Prom, turning the downtown branch into a photo-ready gathering spot for families with babies and young children.

Sarah Chen2m read
Wildfire smoke cancels outdoor events across Onondaga County
Healthcare

Wildfire smoke cancels outdoor events across Onondaga County

Smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed Central New York, and Syracuse canceled all outdoor pool and park activities as state officials warned of hazy skies and pollution spikes.

Sadie Brennan2m read
Boeheim's Army tops Hall, returns to Syracuse for TBT game 2
Community

Boeheim's Army tops Hall, returns to Syracuse for TBT game 2

Boeheim's Army opened TBT with an 82-52 rout and returns to Syracuse on Thursday at the Oncenter War Memorial for game 2.

Marcus Williams1m read
Amazon plans new warehouse in Clay, expanding Onondaga County footprint
Business

Amazon plans new warehouse in Clay, expanding Onondaga County footprint

Amazon wants another warehouse on Morgan Road in Clay, a half-mile from its giant existing site. The move adds to a footprint that already reaches East Syracuse.

Sarah Chen1m read
Police investigate death of Cazenovia man at Pompey Rod and Gun Club
Community

Police investigate death of Cazenovia man at Pompey Rod and Gun Club

State police were called to 2035 Swift Road around 11:45 a.m. and found a 52-year-old Cazenovia man dead from a gunshot wound at the Pompey Rod and Gun Club.

Lisa Park1m read
Lawyers warn Onondaga County social services is failing children
Government

Lawyers warn Onondaga County social services is failing children

Family law attorneys told Onondaga County lawmakers the child welfare system is leaving kids at risk through delays, staffing strain and weak follow-through.

James Thompson2m read
Burlington plans fourth Onondaga County store in Cicero for 2026
Business

Burlington plans fourth Onondaga County store in Cicero for 2026

Burlington is planning a Cicero store for fall 2026, adding a fourth Onondaga County location and another lower-price option for northern suburbs shoppers.

Sarah Chen1m read
Firefighter remains hospitalized after early-morning Baldwinsville house fire
Community

Firefighter remains hospitalized after early-morning Baldwinsville house fire

A Baldwinsville firefighter stayed hospitalized Monday after an early-morning house fire on Hunter Drive. The 4:51 a.m. blaze is still under investigation.

Marcus Williams1m read
Syracuse fugitive of the week arrested after tip, sheriff says
Government

Syracuse fugitive of the week arrested after tip, sheriff says

A viewer’s tip led to William Eason’s arrest in Syracuse after the sheriff’s office featured him as Fugitive of the Week.

Marcus Williams2m read
Apartment fire in Cicero displaces eight, no injuries reported
Community

Apartment fire in Cicero displaces eight, no injuries reported

Eight people lost their homes after a Cicero apartment fire destroyed a Griffin Drive building Monday evening. No injuries were reported, but smoke spread for miles.

Sarah Chen1m read
Syracuse, Onondaga County to receive share of $10.5 million security funds
Government

Syracuse, Onondaga County to receive share of $10.5 million security funds

Syracuse and Onondaga County are getting a share of $10.5 million in homeland-security grants, money aimed at radios, training and emergency planning. It could bolster hazmat and mass-event response.

James Thompson2m read
Onondaga County Democrats press term limits after signing error
Government

Onondaga County Democrats press term limits after signing error

Onondaga County Democrats said McMahon’s office signed the term-limit measure by mistake, but they are still pushing it toward voters.

Marcus Williams2m read
Onondaga Lake cleanup spans countywide watershed and sacred history
Community

Onondaga Lake cleanup spans countywide watershed and sacred history

Cleaner water has brought more recreation to Onondaga Lake, but mercury advisories and shoreline pressure keep the cleanup unfinished.

Marcus Williams5m read
Le Moyne hires Syracuse lacrosse legend Casey Powell as head coach
Education

Le Moyne hires Syracuse lacrosse legend Casey Powell as head coach

Le Moyne turned to Casey Powell to replace Dan Sheehan, giving the Dolphins a Syracuse legend as they reset after 29 seasons and six national titles.

Sarah Chen2m read
I-81 northbound ramp to I-690 westbound closes for pavement repairs
Government

I-81 northbound ramp to I-690 westbound closes for pavement repairs

The I-81 northbound ramp to I-690 westbound was set to close 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday for pavement repairs, forcing Syracuse drivers onto a detour.

James Thompson2m read
Onondaga County parks double as open-air history lessons
Community

Onondaga County parks double as open-air history lessons

Onondaga County’s parks hide free history stops that explain Syracuse’s salt boom, Haudenosaunee heritage and the lakefront’s reinvention. One afternoon can cover the county’s most revealing outdoor museums.

Lisa Park6m read
Southwest Community Center reinstates programs amid financial questions
Community

Southwest Community Center reinstates programs amid financial questions

The Southwest Community Center reversed furloughs, but families still face questions about what changed and how long the programs will stay steady.

Lisa Park1m read
OCC offers tuition waivers for adult learners in key programs
Education

OCC offers tuition waivers for adult learners in key programs

OCC is waiving tuition in three programs for adults 25 to 55, aiming to turn a $6,212 annual bill into a direct path to jobs in Syracuse.

Lisa Park2m read
Man dies after stabbing on Forest Avenue in Syracuse
Community

Man dies after stabbing on Forest Avenue in Syracuse

A 32-year-old man died after a stabbing on Forest Avenue, the second fatal stabbing Syracuse police said happened within hours.

Marcus Williams1m read
17-year-old dies after stabbing at Washington Square Park in Syracuse
Community

17-year-old dies after stabbing at Washington Square Park in Syracuse

A 17-year-old was fatally stabbed at Washington Square Park, adding to a second deadly stabbing in Syracuse the same day and deepening worries over park safety.

Sarah Chen2m read
Syracuse basketball adds Canisius to 2026-27 nonconference schedule
Education

Syracuse basketball adds Canisius to 2026-27 nonconference schedule

Syracuse added Canisius to a 2026-27 nonconference slate that already includes Colgate, Indiana and Oklahoma, sharpening local interest and résumé value.

Lisa Park2m read
Audit finds cybersecurity gaps in Syracuse City School District systems
Education

Audit finds cybersecurity gaps in Syracuse City School District systems

A state audit found Syracuse schools left some nonstudent network accounts unmanaged, adding to long-running worries over student and staff data security.

Sarah Chen2m read
Fugitive returned to Onondaga County jail on sex crime charges
Government

Fugitive returned to Onondaga County jail on sex crime charges

Robert Doughty-Wilder is back in Onondaga County jail after Florida officers arrested him on a New York warrant tied to rape and sexual abuse charges.

Marcus Williams2m read
Syracuse hazmat crews investigate apartment complex after respiratory complaints
Healthcare

Syracuse hazmat crews investigate apartment complex after respiratory complaints

Hazmat crews reached a Syracuse apartment complex after tenants reported upper respiratory irritation, and city officials were still investigating the reported chemical odor.

Cara Whitfield1m read