North Syracuse Central School District plans $45M STEM hub near Micron site
A new hub for STEM is being eyed for Cicero-North Syracuse High School, with an estimated cost of almost $45 million. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie told the North Syracuse Central School District that the state government has committed $5 million to the undertaking before the formal state budget process in April.
Who’s moving here? See the top locations where people are shopping for homes in...
Syracuse, N.Y. — The Washington, D.C. metro area accounted for the biggest share of people looking at homes in metro Syracuse during the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Association of Realtors. Washington accounted for more than 22% of views of Syracuse home listings on the realtor.com...
Syracuse hikes & bites: 9 scenic trails with nearby restaurants
There’s never a bad time to get outdoors in Central New York, but early fall and its vibrant changing leaves is an excellent opportunity to take a hike or nature walk (even a run) in a local park. These easy-to-moderate outings are nine of the many beautiful and peaceful...
Syracuse Common Council plans to seek new bike-share bids after Veo contract ends
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse may not have Veo Bikes next year. On Tuesday, Syracuse Common Councilors expressed frustration with the business. Many said they want to see the bike share put more safety measures in place. The city's contract with Veo concludes in January 2027. Councilors...
Feds officially rename I-81 through Syracuse
The federal government has formally approved the change of name for Interstate 81 in Syracuse, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday in a news release. I-81 in Syracuse has been renamed Business Loop 81, between the southern and northern interchanges with what is now Interstate 481. The ring road around Syracuse...
Jury convicts man in brutal beating death of his aunt in Clay home
Clay, N.Y. ― After less than a day of deliberation, a jury Tuesday convicted a man of killing his aunt in a brutal beating at her Clay home. Kristen A. Baxter, 30, was convicted of second-degree murder for the attack on his aunt, Christa M. Baxter, 58, in the middle of the night on July 3, 2025.
Destiny USA owner faces loss of fourth mall after missing loan deadline
Syracuse, N.Y. — Pyramid Management Group is at risk of losing its fourth mall in two years. The Syracuse-based mall development and management company is being sued by Wells Fargo Bank after defaulting on a $53.4 million mortgage on Sangertown Square mall in New Hartford. Pyramid, which also owns...
Toys R Us making a return to Syracuse inside Destiny USA Mall
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Toys R Us is making a return to Syracuse inside Destiny USA Mall later this year. The mall posted to its social media accounts on Tuesday that the store will be located on the second level of the mall in the IKEA wing. The standalone store...
America’s two best apple orchards are both in Upstate New York, voters say
When it comes to orchards, New York is truly the Big Apple. Two beloved, family-owned farms in Upstate New York have been named the top apple orchards in the United States by USA Today’s 10Best. Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards, a 115-year-old farm tucked into the rolling hills of...
See all homes sold in the Jamesville-DeWitt school district during August 2026
The following is a listing of all residential property transfers in the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District reported in August. There were 25 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,619-square-foot home on Sparrow Lane in Fayetteville that sold for $450,000.

















