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.
Company news: Dr. Navpriya Oberoi joins Crouse Medical Practice
Crouse Medical Practice will expand its services with a new urogynecology practice starting Oct. 30, led by Dr. Navpriya Oberoi. Oberoi, who is dual board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery, will bring more than a decade of experience treating women in Central New
Don’t let construction deter you. Downtown Syracuse is open (Guest Opinion by David Hoyne)
David Hoyne, proprietor of Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub & Restaurant, was featured at the Downtown Committee of Syracuse’s fall spotlight event Sept. 23, 2026. The focus was on the Interstate 81 project’s impact on downtown Syracuse. The following is adapted from his presentation. Look around this room. What...
We Ranked 10 Of New York’s Best Flea Markets And Here Are The Results
A good flea market should make you regret bringing a small car. Maybe it is the lamp that somehow fits the living room perfectly, or the battered record crate you promised yourself you would only glance through. Across New York, the strongest markets create that exact problem again and again.
‘Parents’ worst nightmare’ Two men get 20 years in prison for killing their teenage...
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two defendants in the case of a teenager who was shot and killed in Syracuse in 2024 were sentenced in Onondaga County Court on Thursday. Judge Matthew Doran sentenced Uzziah Murray and Quinntone Moore to 20 years in prison for the killing of 15-year-old Deron McGee Jr. The two of them pleaded guilty t
NBT Bank Stadium to host firework show unrelated to Syracuse Mets, wants to prepare...
Area residents, beware of an upcoming weekend fireworks show at the NBT stadium. A fireworks show is set to be held at NBT Bank Stadium this Saturday, Oct. 3, the Syracuse Mets announced in a statement. The performance starts around 8 p.m., alongside a wedding hosted at the NBT Bank Stadium's Metropolitan Club.
Man facing attempted murder charges for shooting Syracuse police ruled competent for trial
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A man accused of shooting Syracuse Police Officers was determined to be competent to stand trial. The defense for Rodney Vanderpool, 55, initially sought a mental health examination. It was revealed in Onondaga County Court on Thursday that Vanderpool was not found to have any mental health issues that
Two teens sentenced for killing friend in failed drive-by: ‘I lie in bed and...
Syracuse, N.Y. ― A packed courtroom was silent Thursday, apart from soft sobs as two of three teens admitted to causing their friend’s death in a failed drive-by shooting. Four teens, including 15-year-old Deron McGee Jr., were driving around the city in a stolen car on Aug. 12, 2024. When the car approached Parkside C
Syracuse sticks with Steve Angeli at QB. Psychology might explain why.
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Why do we inflate the value of the rickety IKEA chair we spent an afternoon assembling? Why does a LEGO set become more precious after we painstakingly snap every piece into place?. And why...

















