Syracuse church members’ solar project inspired by Pope’s vision to protect the earth
A Catholic Church in Syracuse is leading the way on taking care of the earth by reducing its reliance on power from fossil fuels. Some of the inspiration for the parishioner-led initiative actually comes from the Vatican. A group of parishioners at All Saints Church came together to reduce their...
Emergency demolition underway on crumbling north side recycling warehouse
Drivers using the I-81 ramps at Hiawatha Boulevard have probably noticed crews taking down a large warehouse near the busy intersection. The emergency demolition of the Bodow Recycling building is underway after a resident alerted the city about a week ago that the south facing wall was starting to buckle.
Oswego County man sentenced after collecting benefits while working
An Oswego County man who claimed he couldn’t work while collecting workers’ compensation benefits was instead taking on paid jobs, investigators said — a decision that has now led to a felony conviction and probation sentence. Christopher Cronk, 58, of Central Square, was sentenced April 20 in...
Smokey Bones restaurants close nationwide, including Liverpool location
LIVERPOOL, N.Y. — Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Liverpool has closed its doors for good, as the restaurant chain has announced every one of its locations will be permanently closing. The Liverpool location is one of more than two-dozen nationwide shutting down. The restaurant's parent company, Fat...
Madison County Sees Rise in Illegal E-Bike, E-Scooter Complaints
MADISON COUNTY, N.Y. -- Warmer weather has brought more people outdoors on e-bikes, e-scooters and electric dirt bikes. New York State Police are reminding the public to follow State laws, especially after an increase in complaints and safety concerns in Madison County involving illegal electric dirt bike use on public roads and in neighborhoods.
Man dies after being electrocuted while in elevated basket in Syracuse neighborhood, fire official...
Syracuse, N.Y. – A man died after being electrocuted Thursday afternoon while in an elevated basket near a multi-family house on the South Side, a fire department official confirmed to syracuse.com. The man may have been painting, Syracuse Fire Department Capt. Erik Castor said. It was unclear how the...
Blindsided by Smokey Bones’ closure, server already lands new gig
All Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill locations in the U.S. abruptly closed this week, blindsiding employees in New York, where one employee learned of the shutdown through social media rather than from management. Claudia Akley, a server at the Colonie location, finished her Monday night shift at 11:30 p.m....
Cafe Blue values menu variety with consistent, ‘familiar’ atmosphere
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. On Tuesday morning, customers filter into Cafe Blue. Some stop in for a quick coffee, while others settle down with their laptops and a sweet treat. Customer conversations, espresso machines humming and clinking mugs from behind the counter create a rhythm felt throughout the cafe.
Generations of Vavalo family created village at ‘landmark’ J-Michael Shoes
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Originally, J-Michael Shoes wasn’t J-Michael Shoes. It began in 1969 as Townsend Shoe Store in downtown Syracuse and moved to Syracuse University’s Marshall Street in 1983. The shoe store — that sold a...
2028 New Jersey running back ‘loved’ first P4 offer from Syracuse
A speedy running back recaps his recent Syracuse trip and his thoughts on his offer.
