Syracuse NY

New York has long been heralded as the epicenter of hot dog culture. With a rich tapestry of flavors and styles, the city’s hot dog scene offers something for everyone, from the bustling streets of Manhattan to the cozy corners of upstate. Each spot brings its own unique twist,...

Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens announced the creation of a nightlife coordinator position during her State of the City address, aiming to make the city more inviting for younger crowds and support local downtown businesses. The 'night mayor' would serve as a liaison between the city and venues to assist with...

Clay, N.Y. -- Several residents Monday night pushed back against three proposed battery energy storage system sites, saying they were skeptical of the safety of the projects. The energy systems are giant batteries stored in cabinets the size of shipping containers. The three proposed in Clay would go into vacant,...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The opening of the Lifestyles Apartment "Metropolitan" building in Syracuse has faced several delays, causing concern over the availability of new affordable housing for residents. The building, formerly known as the Skyline Apartments, is undergoing renovations that have been ongoing for the past...

A FedEx tractor-trailer struck the Park Street Bridge in Syracuse, causing damage to the trailer's roof, but no structural bridge damage or injuries were reported, and the driver received tickets for disobeying a traffic control device and exceeding clearance.

Syracuse, N.Y. – The Rev. Jennifer “Jo” VonRue spent three days in Minneapolis last month watching a community mobilize against federal immigration agents. She stayed downtown near the protests and said she saw a community in a state of constant readiness. Churches packing food. Medical students delivering...

Constantia, N.Y. - A Central New York man has been charged with manslaughter after a car crash in September that killed a 39-year-old man. Kenneth M. Johnson, 66, of Cleveland, was arrested last Wednesday, according to State Police records. The crash happened at about 6:40 p.m. on Sept. 15. Johnson...

Syracuse, N.Y. — A man killed early Tuesday when a stolen minivan crashed into a telephone pole in Syracuse has been identified. Taijon M. Williams, 31, of Syracuse, was driving the minivan when it crashed on Erie Boulevard West while he was fleeing Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office deputies, according to Thomas...

The new owners of Parkside Commons in Syracuse, NY have taken steps to improve safety and security, and plan to demolish four buildings and add two new ones, while rehabilitating six existing buildings, in order to create a safer and more affordable living environment for the existing residents.

Syracuse, N.Y. – In a surprisingly partisan vote, Onondaga County legislators on Tuesday failed to approve a $1 million settlement that would have ended a decades-long legal battle over a 1987 murder case. Only eight legislators voted in favor of settling a civil rights lawsuit brought by the estate...