Two CNY breweries win gold at state craft beer competition
Two Central New York breweries have been awarded the top prize by New York state for their craft beers. Heritage Hill Brewery in Pompey and Brewery Ardennes in Geneva were both awarded gold medals in the 2026 New York State Craft Beer Competition. Heritage Hill was recognized for their 1845...
Business listings: See 56 new businesses in Central NY (March 24, 2026)
County Clerk offices in Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland, and Madison counties registered 53 new businesses during the week of March 16 through 20. Several epoxy flooring businesses filed to operate this week, as well as auto body repair, craft, and contracting businesses. Four businesses filed to discontinue operating in...
A massive Syracuse restaurant has permanently closed on Erie Boulevard
Syracuse, N.Y. — Less than two years after opening with big ambitions and even bigger space, Ocean Sushi 2 on Erie Boulevard East has closed its doors for good. A sign posted on the restaurant’s front door says the restaurant permanently closed last Sunday, thanking customers for their support “over the years” and...
Mayor Sharon Owens calls out SU, faces questions in student government town hall
Mayor Sharon Owens visited the Maxwell School Monday evening and faced questions from Student Government Association representatives and other students. The 55th mayor of Syracuse spoke for over an hour to a packed auditorium filled with students, many interested in government. Owens took wide-ranging questions on...
Syracuse Funeral Home estate sale will be a dream for antique lovers
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — An unusual estate sale happens this weekend in Syracuse. The contents of the Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home at 1330 West Genesee Street will be up for sale. The funeral home officially closed this month - although its most recent obituary was published online in January. P-Estate Transitions...
On the Lookout: Omar Pierce
Pierce is wanted by the City of Syracuse, Town of DeWitt, and the sheriff's office on three outstanding warrants.
Liverpool City School District plans to cut 83 jobs to balance budget
The Liverpool City School District is operating under a roughly $13 million deficit as it tries to balance the budget. In order to reduce expenses, the school district announced Monday it will plan to cut 83 full-time employee jobs, freeing up a projected $7.3 million in expenses. Here are some...
Recognize these names? CNY women’s group searches for long lost relatives for its centennial
The Central New York Branch of the American Pen Women will celebrate its centennial later this year. And they need your help finding the descendants of their founding members. The energetic group, founded in July 1926, celebrates the professional work of local women writers, poets, artists and composers. Ten years...
New York to drop requirement that gun permit applicants list social media accounts
Syracuse, N.Y. – New York has agreed to drop a requirement that applicants for concealed carry gun permits list their former and current social media accounts so officials can confirm their “character.”. The move is part of a partial settlement of a lawsuit in federal court in Syracuse...
Rapper to perform in 3 Upstate NY cities as part of 25th anniversary tour
A nerdcore rapper is coming to three Upstate New York cities as part of his 25th anniversary tour. MC Chris will perform July 10 at No Fun in Troy, July 11 at Funk ‘n Waffles in Syracuse, and July 12 at Milkie’s Elmwood Lounge in Buffalo. Mega Ran will open all three concerts.
