Syracuse parents weigh new Elevate 315 program as school year begins
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As families trade summer days at the park for backpacks, bedtimes and school-day routines, some Syracuse parents are also preparing for a major change inside the classroom. The Syracuse City School District is launching Elevate 315, a new initiative aimed at improving student outcomes at 13...
Housing proposal in Clay would add 450-plus apartments, along with offices and retail, near...
Clay, N.Y. — A project proposed near Micron Technology would bring more than 450 apartments to the town. The developer of the large project – Northland Commons – wants to build seven four-story apartment buildings off Route 31 and Henry Clay Boulevard. The buildings would have a total of 453 residential units.
Classes to start an hour later for this Onondaga County high school
Baldwinsville, N.Y. - Baker High School students will start school this week at 7:35 a.m., as they have in the past. But when today’s sophomores are seniors, they can set their alarms a little later. In September 2028, high school in Baldwinsville will start at 8:45 a.m. — more...
SHA board chairman resigns amid East Adams project conflict of interest
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Ryan Benz, chairman of the Syracuse Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, resigned Thursday after a potential conflict of interest review involving the authority’s East Adams redevelopment project, syracuse.com reported. B
See the Central NY towns with highest and lowest 2025 tax rates. Search 933...
The town of New Haven in Oswego County had the highest full value property tax rate in Central New York in 2025, according to data from the New York State Comptroller’s Office. The town’s full value tax rate of $8.49 per $1,000 of full taxable value was the highest...
Super start to the school year before it turns stormy tomorrow
What is the severe thunderstorm risk in Central New York on Wednesday?. How did storms affect Restaurant Row at the 2026 Great New York State Fair?. Why could Wednesday's weather bring damaging winds and flooding?. SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The super sunny and mild weather from Labor Day Monday continues this...
The Numbers Are In: NYS Fair Had a Huge Year
More than 960,000 people hit the NYS Fair this year!
NYSDOT: Couple of lane closures planned in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Lane closures are planned along Interstate 81 southbound and Interstate 690 eastbound in Syracuse. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) said in a statement that I-690 eastbound will be reduced to one lane between the I-81 northbound on-ramp and Exit 17 (Teall Avenue) in Sy
Syracuse women’s lacrosse adds 4-star midfielder to 2028 recruiting class
Syracuse, N.Y. —Syracuse women’s lacrosse has received a commitment from a four-star prospect in the Class of 2028. Sedona Kaplan, a midfielder and draw specialist from Marriotts Ridge High School (Maryland), announced she will attend Syracuse on Sunday with a post on social media. Kaplan also plays for...
Fair crowds near 2025 mark as storms flood Restaurant Row, Third Eye Blind draws...
GEDDES, N.Y. — Another year at the fair is coming to a close after days of rides, food, concerts and crowds, with many fairgoers saying they found the traditions that keep them coming back. “I like the Center of Progress buildings. I like to walk around and see what’s...

















