Syracuse NY

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Transportation is alerting drivers of two upcoming lane closures in Syracuse. The closures are from Feb. 16 to 20. They are listed below:. Interstate 81 northbound between Exit 17 (S Salina St/Brighton Ave) and Exit 18 (Adams St/Harrison St) from...

Syracuse, N.Y. — A handful of Section III student-athletes have chosen to play sports at the collegiate level. The top Central New York athletes have committed and signed on to play their sport at colleges and universities around the country. Here’s where Section III student-athletes have committed to play....

The Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 8:30 AM. It takes place in the Common Council Chambers, 233 E. Washington Street, First Floor, Syracuse, NY 13202.

(We all have our go-to order. This series is about shaking that up. Each week, I’ll spotlight one sandwich at a Central New York restaurant worth trying — and explain why it ended up on my plate. Got a suggestion? Text me at 315-382-1984. Don’t be surprised if I ask you to join me.)

Syracuse chancellor Kent Syverud has named a search committee to find the next athletics director. Four possible candidates.

Syracuse, N.Y. -- Joey Spallina is in his comfort zone. As more than 10,000 fans watched the country’s top two teams battle in the second half, Spallina sprawled to the turf after a groundball battle. He rested casually for about 15 seconds, taking a deserved break. In the rafters...

On Wednesday, USA Today released its list of the best restaurants for 2026, featuring 39 dining establishments across the country. The list included “humble roadside gems to chef-driven hotspots” that have garnered national attention. Fortunately for locals, an Upstate New York staple made the cut: Swan Market in...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Mayor Sharon Owens has already received interested applicants for City Hall’s new role of “night mayor,” as it’s casually called. Owens admits she doesn’t like that title: “There’s one mayor.” The job in Syracuse is one of many popping up across the nation. An association of nighttime...

Syracuse University just landed its own viral Inciardi vending machine, where specialty art prints cost just $1. Printmaker Ana Inciardi makes the popular linocut prints using carved linoleum. Inciardi stamps each color onto the prints in layers, and sells the miniature prints as collectibles in little vending...

Syracuse lawmakers are switching providers for license plate readers — but Flock Safety has threatened to make taxpayers pay for both. Flock Safety, the city’s current license plate reader provider, contacted Mayor Sharon Owens after it learned of the city’s plan to ax its Flock partnership and contract with Flock’s...