Central Current to host Syracuse mayoral forum
On Thursday, Oct. 23, our newsroom staff will interview candidates running in this year’s Syracuse mayoral race as part of our Current Conversations series. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Everson Museum’s Hosmer Auditorium. Please take a moment to reserve your seat today.
Syracuse University Chancellor to step down in June 2026
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) Chancellor and Irondequoit native Kent Syverud has announced he is stepping down from his role. In a letter addressed to students and staff, Syverud said he will officially be leaving in June 2026. Syverud has been the chancellor since 2013. In his letter,...
Day 8 at the State Fair: Women’s Day, sensory friendly hours, Grammy-winning country star
It is day eight of the Great New York State Fair and CNY Central has you covered for what to expect out at the State Fairgrounds in Geddes. On Wednesday, The Fair will observe Women’s Day, starting with the Women’s Day Brunch at 9 a.m. inside the Expo Center.
Fayetteville apartment fire robs couple of decades of precious memories
A fire destroyed an apartment building in Fayetteville, NY on August 21, leaving residents Judy and Michael Aiello without their belongings and in search of answers as to why the fire happened.
NYS Fair concert guide: Lynyrd Skynyrd and 2 country duos (Thursday, Aug. 28)
Welcome to our daily New York State Fair concert guide! We’ll be publishing a list of music performers and showtimes every day of the 2025 NYS Fair on syracuse.com. There are two main stages: Suburban Park and Chevy Court. Suburban Park will host the Fair’s largest concerts in the New York Experience area on the west...
N.Y. Lottery: Man wins $1M scratch-off prize; here’s how much lump-sum payout was
An Oswego County man made a life-changing purchase, winning a top prize in the New York Lottery’s Millionaire Maker scratch-off game, lottery officials announced. Daniel Phillips of West Monroe claimed the $1 million prize and opted to receive a one-time lump sum payment totaling $651,000, after required...
Why some of your favorite restaurants close up shop to be at the NYS...
Fair Deli and Toss & Fire Pizza both close their regular locations to focus on the New York State Fair, which requires months of preparation and staff, but the long lines make it all worth it.
Fair favorites: Alivero’s marks 27 years, Basilio’s 68 years of tradition
The Alivero's and Basilio's stands have been part of the New York State Fair for 27 and 68 years respectively, serving up their traditional foods to fairgoers.
Central NY native, a former top bobsledder, dies swimming in Adirondack lake
Harrietstown, N.Y. – A Central New York native who was on multiple U.S. national bobsled teams has died in the Adirondacks in an apparent drowning. John D. Cogar, 76, originally from Auburn, went missing last Thursday evening in Harrietstown, according to a State Police news release. Cogar jumped into...
‘Safety is the first concern’: BJ’s gas station to close for six weeks for...
EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Those getting gas at BJ’s this week will find a notice on the gas pumps saying the gas station will be closed for six weeks for renovations starting Sept. 15. The gas station’s pumps have brought in many customers, but as a result, lines of cars waiting for the pumps […]
