Micron chip plant delays spark community concerns in Central New York
CLAY, N.Y. — The highly anticipated Micron project in Central New York, expected to create 50,000 jobs, faces delays as the construction of the first two chipmaking factories in Clay is postponed by two to three years. Don Hughes, an environmental engineering and chemistry expert, expressed surprise at the...
One arrested in investigation into shooting of off-duty OCC officer; police still searching for...
Syracuse, N.Y. - A scuffle at a Syracuse bar led to the weekend shooting of an off-duty Onondaga Community College officer, and one person has been charged in the incident, police said today. The person arrested is not accused of shooting the officer outside of McAvan’s Pub on West Fayette...
National Grid lineman rescues couple from overturned car in Camillus crash
CAMILLUS, N.Y. — An overturned car at the intersection of Knowell Road and Milton Avenue in Camillus last week led to a dramatic rescue by Drew Bucktooth, a National Grid lineman. Bucktooth, who was on his way to work, encountered the accident scene and immediately took action to help...
Plans for new chain grocery store in Onondaga County are moving ahead, mayor says
Fayetteville, NY - The proposal to open a new chain supermarket in Fayetteville is still alive and moving forward, said Mayor Michael Small. It’s been six years since plans for a new grocery store were proposed for 547 E. Genesee St., site of the former O’Brien & Gere engineering and manufacturing facility.
Attorney argues ICE raid in Cato violated worker’s rights amid lack of warrants
CATO, N.Y. — On Sept. 4, Argentina Juarez-Lopez went to work at Nutrition Bar Confectioners but never made it home. She was detained by Immigration & Customs Enforcement Agents at her place of employment. Her lawyer, Immigration Attorney Jose Perez, said she was taken without any proof that she...
Lake effect snow and wind on track to impact CNY Monday night through Tuesday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Our entire Weather Authority team has been tracking the newest computer model information for days now and it's becoming a little more clear on the timing, impacts and snowfall forecast amounts. Here's the latest alert map that will likely be having more counties included in alerts...
Syracuse lawmakers again leave drone program waiting on the runway
Syracuse lawmakers have grounded the city police department's proposed drone as first responder program by delaying for nearly a year a vote on the purchase of software. The post Syracuse lawmakers again leave drone program waiting on the runway appeared first on Central Current .
Man shot in the neck in Madison County
Wampsville, N.Y. — A 24-year-old man was shot in the neck Monday evening in Madison County, deputies said. The shooting was reported at about 6:50 p.m. in the 200 block of North Court Street in the village of Wampsville, according to Lt. Jonathan Morticelli, a spokesperson for the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.
Alec Baldwin Travel Warning After Syracuse Flight Cancellations
Alec Baldwin was stranded at Syracuse Airport after flight cancellations and urged travelers to avoid flying during the government shutdown.
A lame-duck Syracuse councilor’s proposal angers historic preservation advocates
Syracuse, N.Y. — Common Councilor Pat Hogan is picking a fight with historic preservation advocates in his final months in office over the power a city volunteer board has to halt renovation projects. Hogan has proposed an amendment to the city’s zoning law that would establish an exemption for...

















