Another Onondaga County town bans short-term rentals
DeWitt, N.Y. — The town of Dewitt voted unanimously Monday night to enact a new law prohibiting short-term rentals such as AirBnBs in all residential zones. The new law takes effect Jan. 1, 2027. Existing short-term rental owners can honor reservations until that date, although they are encouraged to cease operations i
Jazz Central brings national artists to Syracuse for intimate shows
Jazz Central, Syracuse’s concert jazz venue, is ramping up its activity as a tour stop for national artists. Two ambitious projects will soon be featured in the cozy downtown 75-seater for intimate closeup concerts. First up on Nov. 1 is “Yokai! Songs of the Japanese Supernatural,” pairing Japanese art...
House of the Week: Family ‘had a blast’ at their convenient Baldwinsville home
BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. – Moving to a new place far away, especially a new country, can be daunting. But Lucy Grimm and her husband, Michael Fera, found their move easy when they relocated to Central New York from Canada in 2024. Their beautiful home at 3381 Hickory Knoll Lane in...
TRAFFIC: Syracuse street to be closed for planned reconstruction project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A street in Syracuse is set to be closed for an upcoming renovation effort. Mayor Sharon Owens’ office said in a statement that a road reconstruction project for Solar Street, between Plum and Court streets, will start Sunday, Oct. 4. The street will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]
Syracuse Sandwiches: Clear your afternoon before ordering this downtown lunch
(We all have our go-to order. This series is about shaking that up. Each week, I 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.)
After fast-talking through 8,700 auctions, Central NY’s Bernie Brzostek is going, going, gone
Baldwinsville, N.Y. — Legendary Syracuse auctioneer Bernie Brzostek is calling it quits after a 53-year career spanning 8,700 auctions across Upstate New York. The fast-talking 72-year-old is retiring and says he plans to move to South Carolina with his wife Wendy to enjoy the warmer climate and be closer to their daug
Webster Pond gets $25,000 county grant after financial crisis
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Webster Pond, a landmark in Syracuse’s Valley neighborhood popular with families, got a lifeline today when Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon announced a one-time $25,000 grant to prevent the park from abruptly closing due to financial woes. “Webster Pond is a beloved space that has...
Bechtel, the firm building Micron’s factory, is holding a job fair soon
Bechtel is building the first of Micron's chipmaking plants in the town of Clay and will hire thousands of construction workers.
Company news: Dr. Navpriya Oberoi joins Crouse Medical Practice
Crouse Medical Practice will expand its services with a new urogynecology practice starting Oct. 30, led by Dr. Navpriya Oberoi. Oberoi, who is dual board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery, will bring more than a decade of experience treating women in Central New
Don’t let construction deter you. Downtown Syracuse is open (Guest Opinion by David Hoyne)
David Hoyne, proprietor of Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub & Restaurant, was featured at the Downtown Committee of Syracuse’s fall spotlight event Sept. 23, 2026. The focus was on the Interstate 81 project’s impact on downtown Syracuse. The following is adapted from his presentation. Look around this room. What...
