Amid housing shortage, one CNY town shrinks proposed development: ‘We don’t want that much...
Van Buren, N.Y. — A housing development proposed in Van Buren two years ago included 425 residential units, a mix of single-family homes, townhomes and apartments. But town leaders, starting in 2024, nixed the apartments, which made up about a third of the proposed so-called Crego development. Now, the...
2028 New York wide receiver talks Syracuse visit: ‘It was great’
An Empire State WR that was offered last year recently visited Syracuse.
📚 J-D High School updates courses ahead of new state graduation rules
Jamesville-DeWitt High School is getting ahead of New York State’s new Portrait of a Graduate standards, which will take effect for students entering 9th grade in 2029-30. The school has already added a Financial Algebra course for juniors and seniors, covering real-world topics like budgeting, taxes, and credit. The...
On the Lookout: William Anderson
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Have you seen this man? The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 41-year-old William Anderson, of the Town of Lysander. He is said to be 5’6″, 175 lbs. with a medium build, brown hair, and brown eyes. According to the sheriff’s office, Anderson currently has multiple active...
Syracuse-Area Liquor Retailer Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Liquor World of Syracuse, Inc. has filed for bankruptcy proceedings. While the New York-based company has not shared an official reason, it appears to be facing economic headwinds. The company has listed estimated liabilities of more than $1 million in its latest petition. This financial distress is reflected in...
Man stabbed in Syracuse left in critical condition
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A 48-year-old man is at Upstate Hospital in critical condition following a stabbing, Syracuse Police say. On Sunday, March 29, around 5:10 p.m., officers were sent to the 600 blockof Ballantyne Road for reports of a stabbing. At the scene, the 48-year-old was found with...
No Kings rallies draw hundreds in Utica, Rome, Mohawk Valley
Hundreds of people gathered in Utica, Rome and Herkimer on Saturday as part of a nationwide “No Kings” protest movement that brought millions into the streets across the country and around the world.
Weedsport woman charged with grand larceny in Auburn
Police arrested a Weedsport resident following a reported larceny at a retail store in Auburn. Nicole M. Jackson, 54, was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny after an incident at Walmart on Grant Avenue. Officers responded at about 4:44 p.m. on March 27 to a report of a theft at the...
Hochul announces $43M in Micron-related investments across Central New York
Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $43 million in new community investments tied to Micron Technology’s planned semiconductor facility in Central New York, as the region prepares for significant growth tied to the project. BACKGROUND| Micron launches Syracuse-area Community Week, announces $35M in local...
Fundraiser underway for Cato family that lost everything in fire
A house fire in Cayuga County destroyed a home in the town of Cato earlier this month. Firefighters responded to Slab City Road on March 20 after reports of a working structure fire. The home belonged to the Woodward family, who lost the residence and several pets in the blaze.
