Judge frees father charged in 11-year-old son’s overdose death
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A father who is a defendant in the case of his son's death has been released from jail. The Onondaga County District Attorney's Office said Jeremy DeGonzaque, 42, was released from jail on an ankle monitor as the case proceeds. He was previously held at the Onondaga County Justice Center on $2,500 cash
How will a strong nor’easter affect Upstate New York?
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A rare September nor’easter is barreling up the East Coast, bringing heavy rain and potentially hurricane-force winds to New England. The storm will largely hug the coastline and bypass much of Upstate New York, although meteorologists caution that the storm could continue to shift inland as it progre
Mike Haynie and Bryan Blair talk about the future of Syracuse Athletics
It’s a tumultuous time in college athletics and Syracuse University is certainly caught in the swirling waters. At the helm and trying to steer the Orange into calmer waters are two new leaders: Chancellor Mike Haynie and AD Bryan Blair. The two sat down with Brent Axe from Syracuse.com...
Eva’s European Sweets serves subtle flavors steeped in heritage (Dining Out Review)
Syracuse, N.Y. — For those of us who grew up spending Sunday evenings having dinner at our grandparents’ house, there’s a restaurant in Syracuse that replicates that atmosphere perfectly. Every time I’ve dined at Eva’s European Sweets, I’ve been transported back in time to my Polish grandmother’s...
Western Ranch Motor Inn sells business; bar and restaurant closing for extended-stay plan
GEDDES, N.Y. — The restaurant and bar inside the Western Ranch Motor Inn are closing. Owner Wally Gaworecki said he sold the Geddes business to a friend. That friend will turn the inn into an independently owned extended-stay facility without the bar and restaurant. Gaworecki said the new owner will still improve the f
Firefighters battle large fire at Camillus storage facility for hours
Around 7 p.m., heavy smoke could still be seen coming from B&C Storage in Camillus on Box Car Lane.
Mouse droppings, 3 critical violations found in Armory Square restaurant inspection
Here are the food service inspections reported by the Onondaga County Health Department from Sept. 6 to 12:. Critical violations: Ice machine drain line stored directly in floor drain creating a cross connection, no air gap noted (located in the dish room). Education provided, reinspection will be conducted. Raw (unfro
Central NY schools spent more than $26 million on coaches in a year. Here’s...
Syracuse, N.Y. — More than 50,000 students played a sport at Section III schools in 2024-25. They’re coached by thousands of adults who devote hours to everything from practice plans to transportation. For some, it can feel like they’re taking on a second full-time job. Syracuse.com |...
Ponchito’s Taqueria stays open as West Fayette Street construction disrupts access
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Months of road construction on West Fayette Street are making it difficult for customers and delivery drivers to reach Ponchito's Taqueria and have resulted in significant lost revenue. Restaurant owner Frank Mignacca said the construction has dramatically changed business at the restaurant, which sits
Industrial fire breaks out at Weitsman Recycling in Solvay
GEDDES, N.Y. — An industrial fire broke out at the Weitsman Recycling Center located at 333 Bridge St. in the village of Solvay at around 1 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. The Solvay Fire Department responded to reports of a scrap pile on fire. When crews arrived on scene, they discovered that one of the large piles of scrap
