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The battle over the concrete batch plant could soon come to an end
CLAY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It all started a few months ago when Goguen Drive Realty applied for a special permit to build a concrete batch plant off of Wetzel Road. The location of the proposed plant raised concerns among some residents that it would be too close to neighborhoods, parks, and schools.
CNY school districts adjusting schedule due to upcoming heat
CENTRAL NEW YORK (WSYR-TV) — As intense heat is set to hit Central New York next week, two local school districts have changed its schedules. The Central Square School District will be having a half day on Tuesday, June 18, for elementary school and middle school students. The Syracuse...
In visit to Syracuse, Hochul announces demolition of former Syracuse Developmental Center to make way for new homes
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On June 13 in a visit to Syracuse, Governor Kathy Hochul announced progress towards the $100,000,000 transformation project of the former Syracuse Developmental Center into a vibrant, mixed-use development. Demolition work has started at 800-2 South Wilbur Avenue, making way for more than 250 new homes, 7.5 acres of green space and […]
Syracuse holds Juneteenth festival and parade
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Syracuse’s Juneteenth festival held its annual parade on Saturday, June 15. The festival has been held in Clinton Square in honor of Juneteenth National Independence Day coming up on June 19, which commemorates the freeing of slaves back in 1865. The festival featured various...
Scrap dealer to pay $45 K over Fort Drum shell casings
FORT DRUM, New York (WWNY) - An Evans Mills scrap metal dealer has agreed to pay $45,000 to settle allegations it violated the federal “False Claims Act,” the U.S. Attorney’s office in Syracuse said Friday. In a press release, the U.S. Attorney’s office said Northstar Auto and...
Syracuse.com offers free family portraits at Juneteenth celebration
Juneteenth returns this weekend, kicking off with a flag raising at City Hall on Friday afternoon. Syracuse Juneteenth continues the festivities with food, music and entertainment in Clinton Square on Saturday, June 15. The main attraction is the Juneteenth Victory Parade, which steps off from the Dunbar Center at 11...
World War II veteran leads pledge at East Syracuse elementary school
EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — World War II veteran Sal Buonocore just turned 97 a few days ago. And for the past three years, he’s been receiving mail on his birthday from elementary school students. Letters that he will cherish for a lifetime. On Friday, June 14, Sal led the students at Woodland Elementary School, […]
Liverpool voters to decide whether to move village elections to November
The Village of Liverpool the latest municipality in Onondaga County to consider moving the timing of village elections. Voters Tuesday, June 18 decide on a proposition to move local election day from June to November. There are already five villages that have gotten rid of the June Election Day in Onondaga County.
Summer in Syracuse: short, sweet and exploding with things to see and do (Editorial Board Opinion)
Is there a more perfect metaphor for summer than a rose? It dazzles us with beauty, color, softness and scent for a brief moment in time — and then is gone in the blink of an eye. “Stop and smell the roses” applies equally to the season’s bounty of...
Mannion Casts Ballot, Receives Endorsement from Former New York Governor
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Early voting kicked off Saturday in New York State ahead of the June 25 primaries. Former State Senator John Mannion is facing off against Sarah Klee-Hood, a Town Councilor from DeWitt, for a place on the democratic line for the 22nd Congressional District. After casting his ballot...
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