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Historic New York home lists for just $4,000 — if you can renovate it yourself
Looking for a real estate steal? Well, look no further than upstate Syracuse, where a century-plus-old gem is up for grabs at an unbelievable price of just $4,000. But as with any deal, there is a reason why it is unbelievable — it comes with a catch. Sure, this historic beauty boasts tin ceilings, charming fireplaces and even a vintage clawfoot bathtub, according to the listing. But before you start planning your dream renovation, here’s the lowdown: the property has seen better days, with major water damage that’ll require some serious TLC — and a cool $136,000 to make that happen. And...
After deaths of 2 children, no more ‘business as usual’ (Your Letters)
Is there reason to hope that after the suffering of Ashton DeGonzaque and Nefertiti Harris (and their subsequent deaths) that Onondaga County won’t return to “business as usual”? Did the crushing stresses that families and individuals experienced during the coronavirus pandemic get the notice and response that was needed?
Just when you think it can’t get less snowy, it does!
SYRACUSE, NY (WSYR-TV) – Snow lovers were dreaming of finally getting at least a normal winter with regards to snowfall this past winter after 4 “snowless” winters in a row, but Mother Nature had other ideas once again. Just when you thought it was tough for skiers...
Fight breaks out at Syracuse concert after fan touches rapper Stunna Girl
A viral video shows a fight broke out at a Syracuse concert over the weekend after a fan touched rapper Stunna Girl. Videos posted on Facebook show a man slapping Stunna Girl’s butt while she was performing Friday night at the Landmark Theatre. Two men, including one identified as her husband RichMula500 (a.k.a. Young Rich Mula), then appeared to grab the fan and hit him repeatedly, knocking him to the ground.
Your Stories Q&A: More than a thousand trees being planted at this I-481 interchange
DEWITT, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)- You ask, we answer!. Viewer Question: What’s with all the new trees lying in the I-481 cloverleaf at Kirkville Road?. If you drive the cloverleaf interchange in the Town of DeWitt, you’ll notice hundreds of young trees, balled-and-bur lapped, that have yet to be planted.
Hurricanes offers top-50 Syracuse commit Izayia Williams: "Miami has always been a school that I wanted to go to"
Back on April 15, fast-rising Leesburg (Fla.) Tavares On300 Class of 2026 safety Izayia Williams announced his commitment to the Syracuse Orange, but that has not stopped the Miami Hurricanes from offering the Sunshine State blue-chipper. The talented defensive back was offered by Miami linebackers coach Derek Nicholson, who believes...
Nice now, but does it continue?
SYRACUSE, NY (WSYR-TV) – Quiet for most tonight, and more nice weather ahead to round out the week. How nice? Details are below…. A little disturbance swings across northern NY late tonight/early Thursday morning that may trigger a few showers mainly north of Syracuse, but most, if not all of CNY gets through tonight and Thursday dry. Lows drop into the mid 50s with a breeze across the region tonight.
Former Syracuse quarterback has trained 2 contenders for Orange’s backup QB job: ‘I’d want my upperclassman’
Syracuse, N.Y. — Charley Loeb discovered Jakhari Williams via social media, where he came across videos of him working out at a camp around his ninth grade year. The former Syracuse football quarterback now works as a trainer based in Atlanta for QB Country, and he could tell immediately Williams needed someone to train him. He had raw talent, but his mechanics were poor.
Apartment developer buys century-old Syracuse hotel, but long-term plans are up in the air
Syracuse, N.Y. — Another hotel on Syracuse’s University Hill has changed hands, and its future as a hotel is unclear. Timberwolf Capital Partners, of Jackson, Wyoming, bought the Mayflower Hotel at 1030 E. Genesee St. from Scholar Syracuse LLC for $7.4 million, according to a deed filed with the Onondaga County Clerk’s office on April 4.
Central NY man who strangled his wife to death in 2009 returns to court, saying he was a victim
Syracuse, N.Y. – A Central New York man who pleaded guilty to strangling his wife and trying to dump her body in a reservoir in 2009 is seeking a reduced prison sentence under a law meant to grant leniency to domestic violence victims. Alex Martinez, now 37 years old,...
Section III softball batting average, pitching ERA leaders (through April 30)
Syracuse, N.Y. — Section III softball batting average and pitching earned run average leaders through April 30. Stats are reported to syracuse.com by Section III coaches. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
We pick, you vote: Who are the most dangerous scorers in Section III boys lacrosse? (poll)
Syracuse, N.Y. — Section III boys lacrosse is full of talented players who have no trouble finding the back of the net. We’ve pulled some of the top names from the stats leaders across the section this spring and now want your opinion as to who are the most dangerous scorers. We’ve divided the field into large schools (A and B) and small schools (C and D).
Criminalizing homelessness is ushering in a new stage of capitalism
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Being from East Los Angeles, I grew up not 20 minutes from Skid Row, Los Angeles, a neighborhood spanning 50 city blocks that is home to one of the largest unhoused populations in the United States at about 4,400 unhoused people.
LETTER: Cause of violence problem in America is lack of morals, family values
A recent letter to the editor on gun violence lacks both facts and merit. According to a report which quoted Tom Newton, a spokesman with the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, the weapon used to kill the officers in Syracuse was a Springfield AR-15 semi-auto, it was not an automatic weapon. An AR-15 semi-auto uses a magazine to feed ammunition into the chamber, not a clip as the writer claims. It is important to have your facts straight and use the correct terminology.
Bishop Grimes alumni to host fund-raiser for Lt. Michael Hoosock this weekend
Syracuse, N.Y. — Alumni of Bishop Grimes High School plan to host a fund-raiser for the family of Onondaga County Sheriff’s Lt. Michael Hoosock this weekend. Hoosock and Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen were killed on April 14 when they and other officers were ambushed by a man in Salina.
Reaction to the Crowne Plaza Hotel Potentially Becoming Apartment Building!
The Syracuse Planning Commission will hear a proposal next week for a project to turn the Crowne Plaza hotel into an apartment building. Listen to Visit Syracuse President/CEO Danny Liedka on the Dave Allen Podcast on iHeartRadio!
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