Hochul touts progress on transforming Syracuse Developmental Center into housing hub
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Governor Kathy Hochul announced progress on the $130 million transformation of the old Syracuse Developmental Center on Tuesday. The demolition of the old building is now complete. Governor Hochul said the former site of the 600,000 square-foot center located at 800-2 S. Wilbur Ave. will be turned into
Affordable housing project rising at long-abandoned Syracuse Developmental Center site
Syracuse, N.Y. – Construction has started on 261 apartments for low- and moderate-income tenants at the former Syracuse Developmental Center site. Demolition of the 600,000-square-foot SDC site began in 2024 and was completed last year. In its place, workers are building apartments that will include studio, one-, two-
Update: Two-hour standoff in Salina after gunfire reported ends peacefully
Two schools went into lockout. Deputies, many carrying long guns and wearing bulletproof vests, surrounded a home. Streets were closed.
B’ville house fire now claims second victim; husband dies at Upstate Hospital
BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. — The house fire that killed a Baldwinsville woman in May has now claimed a second life. Raymond J. Loveless, 75, died at Upstate University Hospital on the evening of June 6 from injuries he sustained in the fire, according to the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office. He is the husband of Patricia Love
2 Rescued After Boat Runs Aground on Oneida Lake
SYLVAN BEACH, N.Y. -- A boat ran aground after striking the breakwater at the entrance to the Erie Canal on Oneida Lake. The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office reported that the Marine Patrol Unit responded at about 11:55 a.m. on June 9 after being flagged down near Buoy 107 by a passing personal watercraft.
Former tenants of notorious Skyline Apartments can apply for a share of $800,000 settlement
Syracuse, N.Y. – Former tenants who lived in the Skyline Apartments when it was owned by Tim and Troy Green can apply for a piece of the $800,000 settlement the Greens agreed to pay in a class-action lawsuit. Notices of the settlement will be mailed Tuesday to former tenants...
Two major festivals bring street closures to Syracuse this weekend
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two popular annual events are returning to Syracuse this weekend, bringing road closures and parking restrictions to parts of downtown. The Polish Scholarship Fund hosts its annual Polish Festival in and around Clinton Square Friday through Sunday, June 12 to 14. Street closures begin at 6...
SU men’s lacrosse defensive coordinator John Odierna takes Fairfield head coaching job
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse men's lacrosse is in the market for a new defensive coordinator. John Odierna is set to become the next head coach at Fairfield University, according to Inside Lacrosse on Monday. Odierna has been the defensive coordinator at SU alongside head coach Gary Gait for three...
Heat and humidity build across central New York this week
Summer-like heat and humidity are settling into central New York this week with temperatures well above average and multiple chances for showers and thunderstorms. Average high temperatures in early June fall in the mid 70s, we'll be well above that today but not quite breaking any records. The low-pressure system...
The Role of Police Reports in a Car Accident Claim
After a crash, memory can shift quickly. Pain, shock, traffic noise, and stress all affect recall. A police report gives the claim an early factual record before vehicles move and Full Article »
