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The Last Boy Scouts: Inside the quest to save Syracuse’s sole remaining Scout troop
One night in February, Terry Richmond, 80, sank into an armchair in an overheated room on the second floor of Erwin First United Methodist Church on Syracuse’s East Side. He wore a tan Boy Scout uniform with the number 1 embroidered on his left sleeve. “Okay, square knot, it’s...
Baldwinsville’s Paper Mill Island shifts away from big concerts to more community events
A popular waterfront venue in Central New York is shifting away from big concerts with national acts to focus more on community events. Paper Mill Island in Baldwinsville has long been known for hosting summer concerts, including a variety of artists like Blackberry Smoke, Ani DiFranco, Rusted Root, Bright Eyes, Bring Me the Horizon, Dickey Betts, The Wailers, Jonny Lang, All That Remains, Little River Band, and nationally touring tribute acts. The amphitheater also hosted 93Q’s Summer Jam, 95X Fest and performances by local artists.
Cayuga and Oswego counties under a severe thunderstorm watch until Monday night
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 1:46 p.m. in effect until 9 p.m. for Cayuga and Oswego counties. Lightning on the horizon: Expert safety measures for thunderstorms. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority of...
High cost of rent isn’t just a Syracuse problem. Renters in suburban towns struggle, too
Syracuse, N.Y. — The struggle to pay the rent each month is a challenge for households across Onondaga County, not just in the city of Syracuse. Census data shows just how bad the problem is. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Advocacy services, cleaning company and a new diner included in 42 new businesses in Central NY
County clerk offices in Onondaga, Cayuga and Madison counties registered 42 new businesses between May 20 and 24 based on County Clerk records. A business providing advocacy and social enterprise services and a cleaning business were included in the listings as well as a new diner in Syracuse. Nine of...
Support continues to grow for the Fulton Block Builders
FUKLTON – Oswego County Federal Credit Union’s (Oswego FCU), Khadijah Malone, Fulton Branch Manager recently presented Linda Eagan with a check for $5,000 for the Fulton Block Builder (FBB) project. “Oswego County Federal Credit Union is proud to be a Corporate Sponsor of this transformative initiative and thanks all those involved for their continued enthusiasm and hard work!” Malone said.
Veterans Affairs: Gratitude owed to servicemen and women who lost their lives
Following the cessation of hostilities of our nation’s Civil War, an organization of Union veterans — known as the Grand Army of the Republic — established “Decoration Day” on May 5, 1868, as a time for the nation to honor its war dead by placing flowers on the graves of the fallen.
Study shows severity of poverty, inequality in Onondaga County
The PEACE, Inc. 2024 Community Needs Assessment shows central New York is on the verge of having a “moment,” with the impending arrival of Micron and the launch of the Interstate 81 project. But the study stresses that lawmakers and non-profit organizations need to pay attention to make sure basic needs are being met as the community moves forward.
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