Calling all cars: Syracuse film looking for vintage vehicles
Syracuse-based independent film production company, The Dazey Phase, is looking for a small fleet of classic vehicles for a feature film shooting in Syracuse beginning soon. The film is set in 1972 and 1997, and producers will prominently feature vehicles from that era. This will be a compensated rental. Vehicles must
TRAFFIC: Closure planned for I-690 off-ramp to I-81 north in Syracuse
The I-690 westbound off-ramp to I-81 north in Syracuse will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays starting Sept. 17 through Sept. 24 for construction on the I-81 Viaduct project.
Marriott Syracuse Downtown reveals NYE Bash details
(WSYR-TV) — Yes, we are ready for apple picking and PSLs but it’s never too early to start thinking about the new year. Thanks to the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, you don’t have to think very hard about your plans to ring in 2027. Lindsey Branca gave Bridge Street the inside scoop on this year’s New […]
First Look at ioli: The old Dorian’s gets a new life — and a...
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Mayor: 156-unit senior housing plan on track as Maria Regina Campus sale nears closing
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The sale of the former Maria Regina Campus property on Syracuse's north side is expected to close soon, according to Mayor Sharon Owens. Mayor Owens said there are "encouraging signs" that the sale should close sometime in October, keeping hopes of turning the property into a 156-unit affordable senior
Armory Square to lose 800 parking spots from another Downtown Syracuse garage closure
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The owners of the Atrium Parking Garage in Armory Square have notified Syracuse City Hall and its customers that they plan to shut down the garage in October instead of making costly repairs to the structure. The Atrium will become the fourth major Downtown Syracuse parking garage to close in
Upstate Hospital employee detained by ICE, feds say he ‘overstayed his welcome’
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A worker at Upstate University Hospital was taken into custody by federal agents, the hospital confirmed to CNY Central on Wednesday. Immigrations & Customs Enforcement identified the employee as Ibrahim Halil Topkaya from Turkey. ICE said Topkaya was detained on Sept. 6. He is being held at a detentio
Syracuse lawmakers want big pay bump for almost 400 workers, including snow plow drivers
Syracuse, N.Y. — The Syracuse Common Council is jumping into stalled contract talks with the city’s largest public works union to advocate for substantial wage increases, pointing to low pay as one of the key factors behind a severe shortage of snow plow drivers and laborers. Councilors delivered...
See how many kids were suspended in NY and Onondaga County school districts in...
Suspensions declined in half the school districts in Onondaga County during the 2024-2025 school year, according to state data. Suspensions were flat in one district and they increased in the others. The biggest increase was in Lyncourt, which saw suspensions rise more than 81%, according to figures from the state...
Fire at Grant Middle School causes evacuation of students and staff
Syracuse, N.Y. — Grant Middle School in Syracuse was evacuated Wednesday morning after a fire caused smoke to spread inside part of the building. Around 9:14 a.m., firefighters responded to the school at 2400 Grant Blvd. where they found light smoke on the second floor, according to Capt. Erik Caster, a spokesperson fo
