2026 NYSPHSAA boys wrestling tournament full seeds and records
Seeds were announced Feb. 21 for the New York State championships hosted by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association at MVP Arena in Albany Feb. 27-28. Boys competition for Div. I (large schools) and Div. II (small schools) will be contested. Westlake Middle School student Marcarlo Mannello , an...
Onondaga County organization closes after helping newcomers with language and careers for 37 years
Syracuse, N.Y. – Nearly four decades ago, Theresa Pagano walked around Syracuse’s West Side, noticing a growing Spanish-speaking population. Pagano, born and raised in Syracuse, met dozens of newcomers who didn’t speak English. The language barrier kept them away from health services, education and employment, she...
Mo Brown launches primary bid to unseat Bill Magnarelli for NY Assembly seat in...
Maurice “Mo” Brown, a two-term Onondaga County lawmaker, plans to launch an insurgent Democratic primary campaign today to unseat Assemblymember Bill Magnarelli, one of the longest-serving elected officials in Central New York. Brown, 33, a progressive activist and democratic socialist from Syracuse, said he decided...
NY’s paid job-training program begins in Syracuse, with hundreds lining up to work in...
Syracuse, N.Y. -- People in Central New York are lining up by the hundreds to enroll in a 12-week certification course that pays them to learn skills that can lead to entry-level jobs in advanced manufacturing and construction. This week, 150 people started the first set of classes as part...
Syracuse schools plan to add 57 new special ed positions in 2027 budget
The Syracuse City School District plans to prioritize student support in next years budget by increasing the number of special education and English as a New Language (ENL) positions. The district released its preliminary budget on Feb. 11. The proposed 2026-27 school year budget is about $640 million, up almost...
Syracuse’s stray dog crisis needs mayor’s ‘immediate, decisive attention’ (Your Letters)
I sent this letter to Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens:. I am writing in regard to the stray dog crisis in Syracuse. Many of us are concerned not only as advocates for animals, but as residents, taxpayers and working professionals who have watched this city’s animal welfare situation deteriorate to a point that demands...
New York State’s $5 Hunting Licenses Are a Steal
This may be the best value in hunting licenses in New York State.
State trooper fired after guilty plea in New York
NEW YORK, NY — The New York State Police terminated a trooper on Feb. 19, 2026, after he pleaded guilty to federal charges of making false statements to federal investigators. Michael O’Flaherty, an investigator assigned to Troop K, was fired following his guilty plea, according to a statement from...
Syracuse Sandwiches: A New York-style chopped cheese draws crowds at Sammy’s in North Syracuse
(We all have our go-to order. This series is about shaking that up. Each week, I’ll spotlight one sandwich at a Central New York restaurant worth trying — and explain why it ended up on my plate. Got a suggestion? Text me at 315-382-1984. Don’t be surprised if I ask you to join me.)
$25 Fee Coming to ALL New York State Drivers
$25 Fee Coming to ALL New York State Drivers outside of New York City, of course.
