New York considers legalizing magic mushrooms in new psilocybin bill
Psilocybin, or magic mushrooms, might be legalized in New York state, but the process is still a bit complicated
Onondaga ‘LakeBack’ protest shades arrival of ‘Seneca Chief’ with history of harm
Gathered on a bridge at Long Branch Park last Saturday, a dozen people awaited the arrival of the Seneca Chief. Rather than a leader of the Seneca Nation, the anticipated guest was a replica of the first boat to traverse the Erie Canal 200 years ago. Those on the bridge...
Man charged with DWI following accident involving car, motorcycle (State Police)
A man involved in an accident over the summer was recently charged with driving while intoxicated. The New York State Police report noted that on June 29, a trooper was dispatched to an accident that involved a sedan and a motorcycle on Route 281 in Little York. According to the...
What’s Going Around: 10-6-25
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Here is the weekly check of the most common illnesses that local doctors are seeing. Liverpool Camillus Syracuse Pulaski
Solvay mayor faces challenge in November from former trustee and longtime critic
Solvay, NY - Incumbent Solvay Village Mayor Derek Baichi is facing a challenge in November from a former village trustee who also has been an outspoken critic. Raymond Fougnier, who served on the Solvay village board from 2018 to 2021, hopes to unseat his rival on Nov. 4. Reporter. If...
Syracuse teachers still facing pay issues after Oracle rollout
The Syracuse City School District has experienced payroll issues since switching to the Oracle Cloud payroll system, causing confusion and stress for teachers and staff.
After 43 years, the old Joey’s Italian Restaurant building comes down (photos, video)
Syracuse, N.Y. — The old Joey’s Italian Restaurant building at Carrier Circle is no more. At 7 a.m. today, demolition crews gathered for one last walk-through of the building that had served Central New Yorkers since 1982. Workers pulled out the familiar iron gates that thousands of customers passed through on their...
Metro Mattress seeks closure of its remaining stores
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Metro Mattress is looking to close all of its remaining stores after it filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in September 2024. The business has stores in Syracuse, DeWitt, Cicero, Liverpool and Fairmount. The retailer said it can no longer keep its operation going after it failed...
Beloved Syracuse restaurant torn down after 43 years (Good Morning CNY for Oct. 7)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 74. Low: 53. Parched NY to get much-needed rain. After 43 years, the old Joey’s is torn down: The old Joey’s Italian Restaurant building at Carrier Circle is no more. At 7 a.m. Monday, demolition crews gathered for...
Syracuse motorcyclist critically injured in crash with SUV in Elbridge
Elbridge, N.Y. — A Syracuse motorcyclist was critically injured Monday morning in a crash with a SUV in the town of Elbridge, troopers said. Around 10:52 a.m., State Police went to the crash on Route 5 east of the village of Elbridge, according to Trooper Jeniffer Jiron, a spokesperson for State Police.
