New lakeshore restaurant opens in Onondaga County suburb

Cicero, N.Y. - A new restaurant is now open in the renovated clubhouse at Lakeshore Yacht & Country Club in Cicero. Two of the partners behind Inka’s and Margarita Mexican Cantina’s restaurants in Syracuse are behind the new Azura restaurant. Partnering with them are Andrew McDermott and Sebastian Ramirez, who manage day-to-day operations.

Original Twin Trees Restaurant in Syracuse to close after nearly 70 years

Syracuse, N.Y. — For nearly 70 years, the original Twin Trees Restaurant has served generations of Syracuse families the same pizza, made with the same recipes and cut into the same familiar strips. On Sunday, the West Side institution will serve its last pizza. Twin Trees, at 1100 Avery...

The Upstate New York Diner Where One Family Has Served Breakfast Since 1972

Fresh cake donuts come out of the fryer here on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and they carry a family nickname. The same family has run this red farmhouse diner for more than 50 years. Three generations now work the place. Before the diner, the founders ran a gas station on...

New Trader Joe's stores coming to NY: See the locations

Two new Trader Joe's stores are planned for New York, expanding the popular grocery chain's presence in the state. The California-based retailer announced plans this summer to open new locations in the Syracuse area and Yonkers as part of its latest nationwide expansion. The plans add to the company's growth in New York, which includes a Long Island store that opened earlier this year. The expansion comes as Trader Joe's continues to draw shoppers with its private-label products and competitively priced groceries. Where are the new Trader Joe's stores? According to Trader Joe's, the two planned stores will be located at: Camillus: 3515 W. Genesee St., in the Syracuse area. Yonkers: 2482 Central Park Ave. The Camillus store, located just west of Syracuse in Onondaga County, will be about 9,000 square feet and become the area's second Trader Joe's. The existing Syracuse-area store is at 3422 Erie Blvd. E. in DeWitt. The Yonkers location will cover about 10,000 square feet. When will the new Trader Joe's stores open? Trader Joe's has not announced opening dates for either New York location. Spokeswoman Nakia Rohde said new stores typically open within three to six months of being announced. Based on that timeline,

What Syracuse coach Fran Brown said about Clemson football after loss

The Clemson Tigers are winning games with their defense. That was the case again in a gritty 18-13 win over the Syracuse Orange at JMA Wireless Dome in Week 10 of the 2026 college football season on Saturday. Jahiem Lawson returned a fumble 22 yards in the third quarter for the Tigers' only touchdown. It was a backward pass by Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli that transfer defensive tackle Kourtney Kelly jarred loose. Lawson scooped it off the turf and ran in untouched, putting the the Tigers ahead, 18-6. Clemson star cornerback Ashton Hampton had another big day, picking off a pass from Angeli on third-and-goal with Syracuse at the 3-yard line. Hampton also had two pass breakups in the Tigers' win, their second in a row. With Saturday's victory, Clemson (6-3, 4-2 ACC) is bowl eligible for a 28th straight season. The Tigers host Georgia Tech (2-7, 1-6), the ACC's last-place team, at Memorial Stadium in Week 11. After the game, Syracuse coach Fran Brown met with reporters to discuss his team's loss to Clemson. Here's what he said about the Tigers: ( Editor's note: Some answers have been edited for length.) Fran Brown reflects on Syracuse loss to Clemson

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.

A Couple of "Big Money" Winning Powerball tickets were sold in New York State

Here are last night's winning Powerball numbers

Snow Is Finally In The Western New York State Forecast

Here is where to expect the snow.

Possible Nor’easter Could Bring Accumulating Snow to Scranton, Albany, and Manchester Next Friday While Rain Falls Near New York City and Boston

ALBANY, N.Y. — A developing storm system could bring a mix of rain and snow to parts of the Northeast on Friday, November 13. Accumulating snow is possible across parts of Pennsylvania, New York, and New England. Areas closer to the coast are more likely to see rain. Significant forecast uncertainty remains, and the storm track could still change a lot.

Nearly a week after cyberattack, Turning Stone still dealing with tech and phone outages across resort

Heading into a busy fall weekend and nearly a week after a cyberattack first struck, several Turning Stone Enterprises properties are still dealing with technology and communication outages. Many of Turning Stone’s telephone lines remain down and are rerouting to the main 1-800 line, according to an operator. The resort...

NYPD Cop Killer Denied Parole Again as Slain Officer's Sister Fights On

The New York State Parole Board denied parole for Eddie Matos on Nov. 6, 2026, marking the latest chapter in a decades-long fight by the family of the NYPD officer he killed to keep him behind bars. Matos was convicted of murdering Officer Anthony Dwyer in 1989, and he is currently serving a sentence of 25 years to life at the maximum-security Green Haven Correctional Facility in Dutchess County.

New York High School Football Team Disqualified From Playoffs Hours After Beating Defending State Champions

East High/World of Inquiry beat defending New York high school football state champion Monroe over the weekend in playoff action. Hours later, it was disqualified from the postseason. A massive brawl erupted after the final play of the game. It will end both teams’ pursuit of a title. The two foes met for a Section […] The post New York High School Football Team Disqualified From Playoffs Hours After Beating Defending State Champions appeared first on BroBible.

Opinion: The Amish versus New York: When vaccine mandates clash with faith

The U.S. Supreme Court is now the only remedy for the Amish. But history, basic decency and precedent are on their side.

Woman charged in shooting incident in Albany, NY

ALBANY, NY — A South Carolina woman faces multiple charges after allegedly firing a gun during a domestic dispute. Alecia M. Cordes, 27, of Summerville, South Carolina, was arrested Thursday afternoon in Syracuse by New York State Police. Officers responded to a residence on Western Avenue near Homestead Avenue...

Mid-Atlantic Weather Alert: Snow Chances Emerge November 12-13

Parts of Pennsylvania and the northern Mid-Atlantic could see their first snowflakes as colder air arrives.

Gov. Kathy Hochul doesn't rule out possible tax hike for New Yorkers

25 Snowstorms Upstate New Yorkers Will Never Forget

There are winter storms that Upstate New Yorkers remember by their dates, and others they remember by what happened afterward. Someone who lived through Buffalo’s Blizzard of 1977 may still recall the sound of wind against the windows or the sight of a car disappearing beneath a drift. Families in the Southern Tier remember nights when the snow rose faster than plows could clear it. In the Hudson Valley, a heavy snowfall sometimes meant something different altogether: tree limbs crashing into power lines, darkened houses, and roads that looked familiar until the snow took away every recognizable landmark.

BBB residence halls to close at end of 2026-27 academic year

Have you had an experience with Syracuse University’s Title IX office? Share your story with The Daily Orange’s anonymous tip line. Syracuse University’s Brewster, Boland and Brockway residence halls will close at the end of the 2026-27 academic year amid the opening of three new dorms in fall 2027, SU announced Friday.

ESPN announcers got fooled by weird rule in Clemson-Syracuse game

A rule wrinkle threw ESPN’s broadcasters for a loop at the end of the first half of Saturday’s game between Syracuse and Clemson. Syracuse trailed Clemson 9-6 just before halftime of Saturday’s game at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. and were on the edge of field goal range. Instead of spiking the ball, however, … The post ESPN announcers got fooled by weird rule in Clemson-Syracuse game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports .

Syracuse Receives $50,000 Punishment From ACC After SMU Upset

The Syracuse Orange pulled off a major upset for the hopes of their college football season on Saturday. They led big against SMU, gave the lead away, then rallied to pull off an impressive victory over the then-No. 19 team in the country. Students stormed the field as soon as...