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After 5 arrests at Manlius spas, proposal for spas to need special use permits

MANLIUS, N.Y. — The Village of Manlius has proposed a requirement for massage parlors to obtain and reapply for special use permits. On Tuesday, the Village held a public hearing to hear from the public on this idea, as well as others. However, neighbors did not comment on this specific agenda item.

Manlius, NY · 2d
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The upstate county that bucked the blue wave

ONEIDA OUTLIER: When in Rome, vote Republican if you want to do as the locals do. As the blue tsunami crashed over the country last week, a comprehensive list of silver linings for New York Republicans could fit on a post-it note. But it was a great night for the party in Oneida County. Assembly candidate Mike Gentile flipped the seat that covers the cities of Utica and Rome and has remained stubbornly blue for decades. The Assembly seat was the only GOP pickup in the state Legislature’s 213 districts on a night when Democrats managed to flip 23% of the 69 seats that Republicans had won in 2024. Meanwhile, Republican Jared Pearl ousted the county’s Democratic Sheriff Robert Maciol. A four-term incumbent, Maciol won his 2022 race with 79% of the vote. And the county was responsible for electing Republican Anthony Constantino to Congress. Democrat Blake Gendebien flipped the rest of that district. While Republican Elise Stefanik won the district’s 14 non-Oneida counties by 69,000 votes two years ago, Gendebien won them by 1,500. But Constantino won Oneida by 6,800 last week. The GOP congressional campaign focused on driving up turnout in the candidate’s home turf, a corner of

Oneida County, NY · 20h

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Oneida County Sheriff-Elect Jared Pearl Names Transition Team

Oneida County Sheriff-elect Jared Pearl has named the members of his transition team.

Oneida County, NY · 1d
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Fayetteville neighborhood residents say they’re suffering health ailments near active demolition site

FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. (WSYR) — The Village of Fayetteville called a special meeting for the board of trustees for Thursday evening over health concerns from residents who live near the site of the 547 E. Genesee St. project and the former O’Brien & Gere engineering building, for a future supermarket. Brookside neighborhood residents have expressed their […]

Fayetteville, NY · 1d

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The Secret Taps of Central New York: Where To Find Free, Fresh Spring Water

We all have ways of saving some money, some a little more unique than others. When it comes to water, especially drinking water, things could get costly. For those in areas with sulfur water or higher levels of contaminants, sometimes bottled is the only option. Personally, I prefer tap water and always have. Sure, I won't turn down a bottle of purified 'fancy" water if it's free.

Central New York, NY · 2d

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Syracuse Dunkin demolished to make way for I-81 project; an off-ramp will permanently close

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A Syracuse Dunkin purchased by the state was demolished to make way for work on the Interstate 81 project community grid. The Dunkin on Almond Street was destroyed to make way for more construction. It is one of many noticeable changes that have happened recently in parts of the city as part […]

Syracuse, NY · 3d

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Blue waves are for other places; Oneida, Herkimer counties voted red

The Mohawk Valley loves red, whether it’s in fall leaves, on the Utica Comets’ uniforms or top of a delicious tomato pie. They also love a lot of red in their politics. Voters in Oneida and Herkimer counties launched a red resistance to the blue tsunami that swept across much of the country on Election Day, voting overwhelmingly for Republican candidates for federal, state and local offices. Voters in Oneida and Herkimer counties overwhelmingly elected Republicans to county and municipal offices as well as state seats contained within the counties. And they strongly favored Republicans in statewide elections and for seats in districts that crossed county lines. Two seats in Oneida County did flip in the election, but to Republicans. Incumbent Sheriff Rob Maciol, a Democrat, lost his re-election bid to Republican Jared Pearl. And Republican Mike Gentile won the seat currently held by Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon — a Democrat who did not seek reelection — in the 119 th Assembly District against Jon Lipe. “What stands out to me is how Oneida County has become more Republican in recent years,” said Luke Perry, distinguished professor of political science at Utica University. “When Anothony Brindisi won the county (and NY-22)

Oneida County, NY · 2d

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Valley Plaza grocery store project still moving along

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The new Valley Plaza grocery store planned for Syracuse’s southside is still coming, despite delays. About a year ago, a public engagement meeting was held by the Division of Business Development and project partners on October 27 at McKinley-Brighton Elementary. One year later, progress is still being made on the former Tops location.

Syracuse, NY · 11d

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'The Village has failed us,' after Fayetteville neighbors experience health issues

FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. — Neighbors in the Village of Fayetteville are concerned about hazardous chemicals released during the demolition of the former O'Brien & Gere Engineering Building. The old factory is in the process of being demolished, with the goal of turning it into a supermarket. The next phase is to get rid of a concrete slab.

Fayetteville, NY · 14h

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The Country Turned Blue, and We're Not Through!

Election Day has come and gone, the votes have been counted, and one thing is abundantly clear: We are not going away, and neither is the movement for a more engaged, informed, and accountable government. Across the country and here in New York, voters made their voices heard. For those...

Oswego County, NY · 2d

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Oneida County Board of Legislators Passes $577M Budget

UTICA, N.Y. -- Oneida County legislators have approved a new budget. The Oneida County Board of Legislators passed the 2027 spending plan, which totals just over $577 million. The property tax levy will not change. "Housing remains a major priority in the approved budget as the County works toward its...

Oneida County, NY · 21h

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Syracuse dentist offers free dental care to veterans in honor of late father

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A Syracuse dentist is continuing a 15-year tradition of providing free dental care to veterans, honoring her late father, a Korean War veteran who once ran the same practice. Dr. Joan Laura, owner and president of Eastwood Dental Office, offers veterans one free dental service each...

Syracuse, NY · 1d

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UPDATED: State Route 69 in Rome Water Main Break Repaired

ROME, N.Y. -- The City of Rome Water Department is working to repair a water main break on St. Rt. 69—Rome Oriskany Road. A post to Rome's Facebook page stated that the New York State Department of Transportation is helping with traffic control, which includes a lane closure and auto flaggers on Rt. 69 south of Nelson Highway.

Rome, NY · 3d

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Colgate Community Weighs Micron’s Promise Against “Forever Chemical” Risk

Central New York residents may soon learn whether “forever chemicals” will end up in their wastewater, air and waterways as Micron Technology, the world’s fourth-largest semiconductor manufacturer, builds a 7.2-million-square-foot chip-making complex in the town of Clay, New York. The project broke ground in Jan. 2026, marking the largest private development in New York state history and Micron’s largest expansion in the U.S.

Clay, NY · 2d

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Oneida County Health Department Seeks Assistance from the Public in Identifying Exposures to Rabid Animals

A fox has tested positive for rabies in the City of Rome. This fox was located around Stevens Field, W. Thomas and W. Embargo Streets on Sunday, November 8, 2026 and may have exposed numerous people. Any person who was in contact with this fox is urged to contact Oneida County Health Department at 315-798-5064 to discuss the exposure and treatment. Rabies is preventable but 100% fatal if it is left untreated.

Rome, NY · 3d

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WWTI ABC 50 presents 2026 Veterans Voices

ABC 50 presents its annual Veterans Voices special honoring those who served in Northern and Central New York.

New York · 23h

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Syracuse City Schools test scores remain below average but show improvement

Syracuse students made slight improvements in state scores, despite still falling well below the state average. The Syracuse City School District shared its 2026 New York State assessment results at a school board meeting in October. Third-through-eighth graders took the exams in the spring. In 2026, 22% of Syracuse students...

Syracuse, NY · 1d

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Madison County housing report: Market tough for renters, homebuyers

Madison County isn’t the easiest place in which to find a good rental unit or to buy an affordable home these days, according to a new county report on housing. The median home price in the county’s historically affordable housing market rose by about $100,000 between 2020 and 2026 because there aren’t enough homes on the market, according to the recently released Madison County 2026 Housing Assessment. And more than two out of three rental units in the county will be at least 50 years old by 2030. But local rents aren’t high enough for landlords to afford the necessary maintenance and upgrades, according to the report. That doesn’t mean, though, that apartments are easily affordable for county residents. About two out of three renters earning $50,000 annually or less pay more for rent than they can really afford, the assessment found. And that number goes up to more than 80% for renters earning less than $35,000 a year. And that gloomy assessment hits as the county is hoping to benefit from new residents moving to the county to take advantage of economic development efforts in Central New York, such as the Micron complex being built in Clay. “This report

Madison County, NY · 2d

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All three designs for Syracuse’s Columbus Circle exclude Christopher Columbus statue

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — All three finalist designs for the future of Columbus Circle in Syracuse leave out the Christopher Columbus statue, a significant development in the debate over the monument’s future. The Onondaga Historical Association unveiled the three proposals Tuesday night as part of a competition to reimagine...

Syracuse, NY · 2d

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Fayetteville neighbors near demolition site demand accountability, safeguards amid health concerns

FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. (WSYR) — Members of a Fayetteville neighborhood demanded answers from elected officials about the next stages of a project on East Genesee Street for a new grocery store development. Many are in favor of a new local business, but only if it is done with reassurance of their best interests moving forward amid […]

Fayetteville, NY · 13h