Syracuse official addresses concerns over pace of water pipe replacements
Members of the Syracuse Public Works and Infrastructure Committee met on Tuesday. The conversation focused on the city's effort to replace lead pipes. Some councilors were concerned the process was not moving fast enough. City Water Commissioner Robert Brandt said that while he understands the concerns, the U.S....
New Syracuse Housing Authority board member — at least temporarily — cannot serve
New city Chief Strategy Officer Stephanie Pasquale cannot serve on SHA's board. It's unclear whether the city will move to replace her. The post New Syracuse Housing Authority board member — at least temporarily — cannot serve appeared first on Central Current .
Man arrested on warrant in Homer
HOMER, NY — A Syracuse man was arrested early Friday on an outstanding felony warrant while sitting in a vehicle in a business parking lot. James P. Tucker, 43, of Syracuse, was taken into custody at approximately 1:57 a.m. at 125 S. Main St. A Homer police officer conducting...
Business listings: See 25 new businesses in Central NY (January 20, 2025)
County Clerk offices in Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland, and Madison counties registered 25 new businesses during the week of January 12 through 16. The new businesses included retail, a podcast, yoga studio, and health and safety training, among others. Three businesses filed to discontinue operations in Onondaga County....
A proven NYC outfit will try its anti-violence methods in Syracuse. Will this time...
Syracuse, N.Y. -- When Princess Kelly got her first paycheck, she bought herself a dress from Macy’s. It was the first nice outfit she had. She smiles proudly in it from a photo that’s now flecked with age. The story the photo doesn’t tell: Kelly dropped out of...
Stunning Photos of Northern Lights Over Central New York
Experience the magic of the Northern Lights in Central New York! Check out our gallery of stunning photos and learn how to catch the next aurora display.
Three hurt after vehicle smashes into Circle K convenience store in Cicero
CICERO, N.Y. — Three people were hurt after a vehicle crashed into the Circle K convenience store on Route 31 in Cicero on Wednesday morning. That's according to Cicero First Assistant Fire Chief Jon Barrett. He said that two of the victims were taken to the hospital for their injuries. One left the scene without...
Multiple fire departments respond to early morning house fire in Skaneateles
SKANEATELES, N.Y. — Multiple fire departments were called to an early morning house fire in the Town of Skaneateles. Just after 3 a.m. crews were called to a home on fire on West Lake Road near the intersection of Laxton Lane, according to dispatchers. The property is roughly ten minutes south of the village.
Syracuse truck driver causes 11-vehicle pileup in Pennsylvania; 13 injured
A Syracuse man caused a chain-reaction crash in Pennsylvania that involved 11 vehicles and injured 13 motorists, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Abdukadir A. Ibrahim, a 37-year-old from Syracuse, lost control of his tractor-trailer in snowy conditions, according to police. He faces a citation for a safe-speed...
See video of man walking away after starting Syracuse fire that killed woman
Syracuse, N.Y. ― Around 11 p.m. on a summer night in 2024, a man walked slowly out of a Syracuse home as a fire started to burn inside. A surveillance camera caught it all as the fire quickly spread, blowing out the windows and engulfing the home on South Avenue.

















