NYCLU takes over Billue’s appeal and alleges Syracuse schools denied her due process
The New York Civil Liberties Union alleges that former Syracuse school board Commissioner Twiggy Billue was denied her civil rights when she was ousted from the board. Lanessa Owens-Chaplin, director of the NYCLU Racial Justice Center, is representing Billue as she appeals her removal to state Education Commissioner...
Shamrock painting at Coleman’s Authentic Irish Pub sees ‘sludgey’ paint
Shamrock painting at Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub sees 'sludgey' paint. Debra and Paul Sweeney stand beside the newly painted shamrock on the road in front of Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Debra's hand is green with paint after she stamped her handprint onto Paul's shirt in a shamrock...
First the Skyline, now Nob Hill. Why can’t city hold bad landlords accountable? (Your...
I was both saddened and angered after reading about the Nob Hill Apartments. Two lives were lost in what was foreseeable and avoidable, given the conditions at these apartments. In the five years since my aunt Connie Tuori’s brutal death in her apartment at the Skyline Apartments, it seems that nothing has changed....
Dodge Ram driver gets disorderly conduct charge for Women’s Day Rally incident
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Police Department said a person was charged for his involvement in an incident at a Women's Day Rally on March 8. The police department said the driver of a black Dodge Ram pickup truck was charged with disorderly conduct, a violation. New York State defines disorderly conduct as acting...
Victim in critical condition after being cut in the head in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A victim is in critical condition after being cut and stabbed in Syracuse on Monday morning. The Syracuse Police Department responded to the 700 block of East Division Street around 10:51 a.m. on Monday for a report of a stabbing. Officers found a 23-year-old man with...
‘Help me’: Syracuse doctor assaulted by patient as hospital violence reaches alarming levels
Healthcare workers are facing an increasing threat of violence, with over 165 incidents reported in the last 12 months at St. Joseph's Health Hospital, leading to the implementation of new security measures such as metal detectors, pepper gel, and K-9 units.
Sports Bar Closes in Central New York After 17 Years
Central New York says goodbye to Recovery Sports Grill in Verona. After 17 years of wings, laughs, and shared memories, this beloved local spot has closed its doors.
Gerry McNamara doing his best to dodge Syracuse rumors but it’s not working
While Gerry McNamara said he's all-in on trying to beat Duke, it doesn't take away from the fact that there's still a lot of attention on the Syracuse job.
Two Syracuse sites nominated for State and National Registers of Historic Places
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two Syracuse properties are being nominated for a distinction on the State and National Registers of Historic Parks. The Coughlin Brothers-Babson Brothers Factory and the Ignatius Fiesinger House are part of 25 nominations across New York State. The nominations make the owners eligible for public...
Wild Winds Knock Out Power To Thousands In Western New York
When the wind howls and temperatures drop, it can literally leave a community in the dark. Let’s see how folks are coping with the aftermath.
