National Grid to give free backpacks, school supplies to Central NY students
National Grid is planning to give out more than 20,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to students across New York before the school year begins. The company’s “Empowering Futures, One Backpack at a Time” program aims to distribute backpacks filled with school supplies and personal care items, according to...
NY state warns of $34 billion budget hole, biggest since 2009 crisis
New York state’s cumulative three-year budget gap has swelled to $34 billion, rising 25% from Governor Kathy Hochul’s estimate in January as federal funding slows, Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said.
Man stabbed during fight on Butternut Street
Syracuse, N.Y. - A man was stabbed during a fight on Butternut Street in Syracuse early Friday morning. The fight broke out near 1236 Butternut St. at approximately 3:12 a.m. Friday, according to Syracuse Police spokesperson Kieran Coffey. A 38-year-old man was stabbed in his torso during the fight. He...
Multiple ambulances responding to crash on I-81 in Cicero
Cicero, N.Y. — Multiple ambulances were responding to a crash Friday afternoon on Interstate 81 in Cicero. The crash was reported at about 5:20 p.m. on southbound Interstate 81 between Exit 30 (State Route 31) and Exit 29 (Interstate 481). One person was reported unconscious after the crash, according...
Camillus woman charged in Victor shoplifting case
A Camillus woman has been charged in connection with a shoplifting incident at the Dick’s House of Sport in Victor. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, 37-year-old Monica L. Dotson was arrested August 5 for petit larceny after investigators identified her in a May 29 theft. Dotson and a male accomplice...
Syracuse Housing Authority’s board won’t say what prompted closed-door meeting over ‘personnel matters’
The Syracuse Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners on Thursday convened to discuss “personnel matters” but refused to explain what prompted the previously unscheduled meeting. Immediately after beginning the noon meeting, the board launched into an executive session which lasted over an hour. The executive...
Deputies recover stolen guns in Salina break-ins
Two handguns stolen from out-of-town vehicles in Salina were recovered hours after the theft, and a Syracuse man is now facing felony charges, according to CNY Central. Qasim Brown, 24, was arrested after deputies linked him to the Aug. 5 break-ins on 7th North Street. A revolver and 9mm handgun were found at his...
County Executive McMahon assures local contractor involvement in Micron project
CLAY, N.Y. — Construction companies will work with local tradespeople in the first phase of the Micron Project. Following the announcement of Gilbane as the company responsible for preparing the site, County Executive Ryan McMahon said that they will be hiring local contractors to work on the project. “They’re...
Sylvan Beach warns swimmers to stay out due to severe algal blooms
The Village of Sylvan Beach posted a warning on Facebook, urging people to avoid swimming through Sunday, August 10.
Southside Syracuse Sunday concert features music, culture, community
Organizers of the Jubilee Homes Summer Concert Series wrap up this weekend, Sunday, August 10th, with music, family activities, vendors and information booths. The groups Soul-Keyz and Ener-G are scheduled to perform at the Spirit of Jubilee Park on South Ave. The series of events is meant to build community and...
