The I-81 viaduct removal could create 12 acres of valuable land. Stakeholders still disagree...
City and state officials have disagreed for about two years who should own the land. The state has declined to identify where the land under I-81 will be. The post The I-81 viaduct removal could create 12 acres of valuable land. Stakeholders still disagree on who should own it. appeared first on Central Current .
Teacher’s union letter alleges ‘complaints and concerns’ regarding ousted commissioner
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CNY Central acquired new information on Tuesday regarding what led to the Syracuse CSD Board of Education removing Commissioner Cherlyne "Twiggy" Billue. Through a Freedom of Information request, CNY Central obtained a letter from the teacher’s union to the school board alleging multiple “complaints...
A sudden rise: City of Syracuse has 30 independent snow plow contractors licensed
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — According to the City of Syracuse, there are now 30 independent snow plowing contractors licensed. In addition to this, about a dozen are in the process of getting licensed. Syracuse City Auditor Alexander Marion explained that there has been an uptick in contractors trying to get...
Syracuse woman identified more than a year after her body was found
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The body found in a residence on Furman Street in 2024 has been identified as a Syracuse resident named Elisia Russell, according to the Syracuse Police Department. The investigation began after Syracuse Police officers responded to a vacant residence at 216 Furman St. on Wednesday,...
Hall of Fame Band Coming to the New York State Fair
ZZ Top is bringing their unmistakable sound to the Great New York State Fair. Catch the rock legends live at Suburban Park on September 3 — and yes, the concert is included with Fair admission.
Woman warns others about mistake that left her badly burned
TOWN OF LERAY, New York (WWNY) - A woman who suffered serious burns in a trailer fire Saturday night is warning people not to make the same mistake she did. “I cried one of those sloppy cries, and I haven’t cried since. I cried more about my animals, to be honest,” said Sarah Alexander.
Your Stories Q&A: Former North Syracuse bowling alley remains vacant despite renovations
NORTH SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – You ask, we answer! Viewer Question: What happened to the plasma collection facility that was supposed to go into the former Bowling Green Lanes on S. Main Street in North Syracuse? The Your Stories Team has been keeping tabs on this old bowling alley for more than two years. We […]
Man arrested on drug, unlawful imprisonment charges in DeWitt
DEWITT, NY — A man was arrested on drug and unlawful imprisonment charges following a domestic incident at a hotel on Jan. 23. Officers were dispatched to the Hometown Inn on Old Collamer Road South at about 11 p.m. for a report of a male holding a family member against her will.
CNY SPCA staff members walk out of shelter in protest, demand new leadership
Workers of the CNY SPCA walked out of the shelter to protest what they say is neglectful leadership, citing cruel conditions for animals, not enough veterinary care, failing facilities and overworked staff threatened by management.
Mayor Sharon Owens appoints new ally to SHA board to replace administration official
Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens is set to make new changes to the Syracuse Housing Authority board of commissioners as her push for a change in leadership atop the organization continues. Owens appointed Douglas Reicher, a seasoned affordable housing expert and a vocal Owens ally, to the board, a city spokesperson...

















