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Onondaga County Legislature allows property-tax exemption for permanently disabled veterans

The Onondaga County Legislature has approved a local law providing a property-tax exemption for the primary home of eligible permanently and totally disabled veterans. The measure allows a full exemption from property taxes and certain related charges for eligible veterans with permanent and total, service-connected disabilities, according to legislative documents.

Onondaga County, NY · 2d
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Eastbound I-690 detour planned for late 2027: Here’s the route through downtown Syracuse

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Drivers who use eastbound Interstate 690 through downtown Syracuse will need to use Syracuse city-level streets for two years while crews tear down and rebuild the highway. The New York State Department of Transportation said the detour is expected to begin in late 2027. Westbound I-690...

Syracuse, NY · 2d
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Rockefeller Christmas Tree Has a Flat-Out Problem in CNY

Central New York's famous Christmas tree is on its way to NYC, but not before a little roadside adventure.

New York, NY · 2d

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New Clay supervisor David Capria to take over

A Clay Town Board member will become the new supervisor, the first democrat to hold the position in nearly 70 years. David Capria will take over as supervisor after almost two years on the board. He edged out a nearly 20-year board member, Joe Bick, who has also been filling in as previous supervisor Damian Ulatowski, who stepped down in August.

Clay, NY · 3d

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Democrat Toby Shelley says he’s 100% certain he was re-elected Onondaga County sheriff

Onondaga County Sheriff Toby Shelley declared victory Tuesday night in his race for re-election against Republican RJ Lenhart. Shelley won 64% of the vote with 71% of the votes counted, according to Onondaga County Board of Elections unofficial results. Lenhart, who has not conceded, had 36%. “We made a promise...

Onondaga County, NY · 4d

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New York's plan to tear down elevated I-81 moves downtown

The daily commute for residents in Syracuse is about to change forever as New York's plan to tear down the elevated I-81 is officially coming downtown. Most of the work planned over the next two years is centered around I-690. Drivers headed into downtown will use existing streets to reach...

Syracuse, NY · 2d

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Fay Street and South Fifth Street in City of Fulton – Road Closures

Beginning Monday, November 9, 2026, Fay Street will be closed between South Fourth Street and South Fifth Street during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additionally, South Fifth Street will be closed between Lyon Street and Fay Street during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to...

Fulton, NY · 1d

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Watch parties across Onondaga County celebrate ‘blue wave’ as GOP concedes

Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Politicians hosted watch parties across Onondaga County Tuesday night, anxiously awaiting the results of this year’s midterm elections. From seats in Congress to the state assembly, The Daily Orange followed the races and candidates...

Onondaga County, NY · 3d

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New York's Former Army Base Is A Historic National Monument With Reconstructed Fort Buildings

This fort in upstate New York played an important role in the American Revolution. Now, you can visit to see reconstructed buildings and beautiful scenery.

Rome, NY · 1d

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Local leaders talk biggest issues facing county governments

This weekend on In Focus, In Focus is on location from the New York State Association of Counties' fall seminar in Syracuse. Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin discusses the growing financial pressures facing local governments, including unfunded state and federal mandates and changes to SNAP administration that could cost counties millions of dollars.

Syracuse, NY · 1h

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OCO Recognizes Transportation Services Employees

Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) recently recognized members of the agency’s Transportation Services program with longevity awards for their years of dedicated service to OCO and the individuals they serve. OCO Transportation provides safe, affordable, and accessible transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities, along with non-emergency medical transportation for...

Oswego County, NY · 1d

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OCO Developmental Disabilities Staff Receive Longevity Awards

Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) recently presented two members of its Developmental Disabilities Services Program with longevity awards for 35 years of loyal service to OCO and its consumers. The program offers several programs to assist those with developmental disabilities including; permanent housing for individuals in a variety of residential settings;...

Oswego County, NY · 2d

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Oswego County Recognized 4-H Month

The Oswego County Legislature’s Economic Development and Planning Committee presented a proclamation to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County recognizing its 105th anniversary. Since 1921, youth have participated in Oswego County 4-H, developing valuable life skills that prepare them to become responsible citizens and active members of their communities....

Oswego County, NY · 1d

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Assemblyman-elect Mo Brown to push for democratic socialism in Albany

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR) — Maurice “Mo” Brown is moving from the Onondaga County Legislature to the New York State Assembly. As the 129th District representative, Brown plans to bring his brand of Democratic socialism to the state capitol. With ideas rooted in the new socialist wave, Brown said he is ready to make government work […]

New York · 2d

Syracuse.com

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Lysander town board approves extension of moratorium on data centers

Lysander, N.Y. – The Lysander Town Board unanimously approved a six-month extension of its data center moratorium Thursday night before a packed town hall. The moratorium on the development and construction of new data centers until May 5, 2027 was approved unanimously during a town board meeting. About 100...

Lysander, NY · 2d

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Oswego County Office of Mobility Management Lauds Gary Mashaw

For the past 47 years the name Gary Mashaw has been synonymous with transportation in Oswego County. As Director of Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Transportation Services Mashaw has been instrumental in developing a transportation system across Oswego County and building connections between people and our communities and developing opportunities for those that may not have them.

Oswego County, NY · 1d

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Michael Gentile wins NY Assembly seat held by Buttenschon

Michael Gentile thanked his voters who propelled him to victory in the race to succeed Marianne Buttenschon in New York's 119th Assembly District. Gentile, who ran on the Republican and Conservative party lines will replace Buttenschon, a Democrat, on Jan. 3. "I would just like to say thank you to everyone that took part in this journey and campaign," said Gentile. "I had an amazing team backing me and it feels good that this hard work paid off." The district includes about 135,000 residents in part of Oneida County. Gentile, a lifelong resident of Utica, defeated Jon Lipe, who was running on the Democratic, Working Families and Mohawk Valley 1st parties, by getting 18,474 votes − about 53% of the vote. In a statement posted to his campaign Facebook page shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lipe said he had called Gentile earlier that morning to congratulate him and "wish him all the best in office." "While the results for our race aren’t what we hoped for, I am touched by the support my family and I received all throughout the campaign," Lipe's statement expressed. "Thank you to everyone I met and reconnected with at local events, at the doors, at

New York · 2d

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City of Oswego to Conduct Smoke Testing of City Storm and Sanitary Mains

The City of Oswego Wastewater Department, DPW, and Engineering Department, along with GHD and Camden Group, have been preparing to conduct smoke testing in and around the areas highlighted in the attached visual. The smoke testing is currently scheduled for November 9, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m....

Oswego, NY · 1d

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Democrats won big power in Onondaga County. Now the hard part: What will they do with it?

Democrats orchestrated an unprecedented feat this week when they won their biggest ever majority on the Onondaga County Legislature. They earned a supermajority with at least 13 seats, leaving just a small handful of Republicans on a body that’s been dominated by the GOP for generations. Now, however, comes...

Onondaga County, NY · 2d

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Onondaga County's aquarium could drive further development of Syracuse's Inner Harbor

The new aquarium in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor is taking shape. Before crews finish portions of the building, they must transport the aquatic life to its assigned places. When County Executive Ryan McMahon cast a net for support from lawmakers to build a multi-million-dollar aquarium in Syracuse, not everyone was on board. Now, the race to the finish is proving just as long and arduous.

Syracuse, NY · 1d