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Major portion of iconic Crucible steel complex in Geddes to be demolished

Geddes, N.Y. — A major portion of the former Crucible steel mill in Geddes will be demolished to make way for the site’s eventual redevelopment. Ross Castner, who bought the 70-acre complex in 2025 following Crucible’s bankruptcy and closing, said demolition is scheduled to begin later this month on up to 40% of the sprawling site at Bridge Street and State Fair Boulevard.

Geddes, NY · 19h

96.1 The Eagle

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 · 17h

centralcurrent.org

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 · 3d

cnycentral.com

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 · 1d

WSYR NewsChannel 9

Legionella bacteria found in CNY senior living community’s water system

Water restrictions at Menorah Park's assisted living and skilled nursing facilities could last up to three months after routine testing detected Legionella bacteria in the water system.

Dewitt, NY · 1d

spectrumlocalnews.com

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 · 13h

Syracuse.com

A lot of trees are coming down for the I-81 project. Why is it happening now?

Syracuse, N.Y. — Drivers along Erie Boulevard East near downtown Syracuse are seeing a changed landscape this week as construction crews begin removing trees for the Interstate 81 Viaduct project. The tree removal is one of the first steps in the project in that area. Crews are only allowed...

Syracuse, NY · 13h

visitsyracuse.com

Thanksgiving Dinner in Syracuse, NY

If there’s one thing people love about Syracuse around Thanksgiving and the holidays, it’s the food!. Where's better to spend the one day a year dedicated to eating? Whether you’re alone, spending the day with loved ones, in town for a brief stay, or your dog ate your holiday dinner – just know you have options in ‘Cuse to gobble up your best Thanksgiving meal.

Syracuse, NY · 2d

centralcurrent.org

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Voters place 12-year terms limits on Onondaga County executive, comptroller

Onondaga County residents voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to put 12-year term limits on the county executive and county comptroller. The measure won 86% of the vote with 100% of the vote counted. A second measure, which proposed 16-year term limits on the two positions, won 52% of its vote, with around 15,000 fewer voters choosing to mark “yes” or “no” in that referendum.

Onondaga County, NY · 2d

CNY News

Heating Bills Going DOWN This Winter in New York State

New York · 3d

WSYR NewsChannel 9

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 · 19h

Syracuse.com

$20M transformation brings new life to century-old Syracuse landmark where generations once played

Where kids once swam and played basketball, young professionals can now call home.

Syracuse, NY · 2d

Syracuse.com

CNY SPCA announces new leadership team amid efforts to rebuild public trust

The leadership team comes amid changes after a new board assumed responsibility of the organization in February.

Syracuse, NY · 9h

wrvo.org

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 · 18h

waer.org

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Syracuse neighbors get a look at what’s next for I-81 viaduct project

Neighbors of the I-81 viaduct project visited the Palladian Hall and Treasury in downtown Syracuse to learn about the project's second phase Thursday Night. Franklin Square resident Arianna Abrams says she came because the project will affect her neighborhood. “I know that there needs to be change in order to make things a little bit better for transportation in the city,” Abrams said. “So I knew it was going to be a good thing, but also a little bit of anxiety for all of that change.”

Syracuse, NY · 9h

The Wolf

Spirit Christmas 2026 Opening Dates and New York Locations

Spirit Christmas is returning to New York for 2026! Five holiday stores are opening across the state this month, including two right here in the Hudson Valley.

New York · 3d

waer.org

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 · 11h

WSYR NewsChannel 9

Syracuse’s Harborview Aquarium weeks away from opening

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR) — The new Crouse Health Harborview Aquarium is weeks away from opening, with thousands of animals already getting acclimated to the tanks and thousands more on the way to Onondaga County. “I think this project is a love letter to the kids of this community,” Ryan McMahon, the Onondaga County Executive, said. […]

Syracuse, NY · 3d

WSYR NewsChannel 9

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 · 1d

centralcurrent.org