Sean Kirst: Jim Gifford’s life equaled faith in Elmwood. Saturday’s cleanup, in his memory,...
A hard Syracuse memory that I will always equate with early autumn:. Thirteen years ago, on a Saturday morning in September, I made a quick drive to Green Hills Farms to bring home some lunch for my family. I was on the way back to our house when I noticed how the police and many other emergency responders had taped of
Man arrested on felony contempt charges in Throop
THROOP, NY — A 34-year-old man faces multiple charges after allegedly violating an order of protection and damaging property at a residence. Myles Austin Hanke, of Mattydale, was arrested at approximately 6:49 a.m. on Sept. 19, 2026, according to Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck. Deputies received a complaint at...
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.
