News Archives December 2022
Norman Mordue dies at 80; longtime judge served in Vietnam, played for SU
Goodbye Big Macs: All McDonald’s restaurants on NY Thruway to close soon
Cicero man dies after snowmobile accident in North Country, deputies say
Day 1 of legal weed in New York: the good and the bad (Guest column)
Court upholds conviction of drunken driver who killed 3 in crash near OCC
Restaurant inspections: No failures; 39 satisfactory; 3 correct previous violations
Pair robbed and beat their Syracuse neighbor with a hammer and a gun, police say
Hochul rejects bill inspired by I-81 in Syracuse to ban new schools near highways
New York’s first legal recreational marijuana dispensary sale comes from CNY farm
93 days and counting: DASNY still hasn’t turned over key documents in $200M fund investigation
Syracuse loses in Pinstripe Bowl; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 30)
See the most expensive homes sold in Onondaga County in 2022 (photos)
Off-duty Cicero officer, who hit and killed pedestrian, committed no crime, NY attorney general says
FBI investigating outage affecting Onondaga County records system
Attorney General’s office investigating fatal crash involving deputy in Cortland County
DA Fitzpatrick: Progressives are wrong about NY Chief Judge nominee Hector LaSalle (Your Letters)
Vera House’s ‘poisonous workplace culture’ preceded bad hire (Your Letters)
Insurer temporarily extends contract with Syracuse hospital to avoid patient disruption
Buffalo mayor, Erie County executive feud over blizzard response: ‘It’s embarrassing’
Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoes bill to close NY tax loophole for condo owners
Buffalo Bills were ‘not allowed to travel’ during ban, Erie County executive says
What to expect in the NY legal cannabis market in 2023
92 days and counting: DASNY still hasn’t turned over key documents in $200M fund investigation
Syracuse vs. Minnesota in the Pinstripe Bowl: Preview, predictions (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 29)
Nassau County DA’s office investigating Rep.-elect George Santos
6-week-old baby boy taken from Rochester found safe, police say
Wegmans recalls micro green mixes, cat grass, more for possible salmonella contamination
National Guard checks homes in Buffalo for blizzard victims
Syracuse woman gets 25 years in prison for social-distancing slaying after rejecting 5-year plea offer
Onondaga County records system is offline after vendor detects possible malicious files
Missing child alert issued for endangered 6-week-old baby taken from Rochester
Christmas blizzard update: Death toll at 34 for Erie County, officials say
Assault, DWI, arson, robbery: 185 new arrests just added to the syracuse.com police blotter
What retail store is being built on busy commercial strip in DeWitt?
Taking personal offense to Columbus Monument isn’t a legal strategy (Your Letters)
Why the historic blizzard that blasted Buffalo and Watertown spared Syracuse
The 10 biggest NY cannabis stories in 2022
91 days and counting: DASNY still hasn’t turned over key documents in $200M fund investigation
7 interesting people we met in Syracuse in 2022; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 28)
New York state’s move to all-electric homes: How expensive is it? Will it work?
Watertown man stole guns, gear worth $9k, stayed in school for 2 days during blizzard, police say
At least 31 dead in Christmas blizzard, Erie County officials say
Onondaga Historical Association appoints new director
Update: Man with machete arrested after standoff with Utica police expected to face felony charge
NY Sen. Rachel May will vote against Gov. Hochul’s pick for chief judge
Utica police warn of man with machete in Cornhill area, issue alert
Update: NYS Thruway reopens; Syracuse snow crews to help dig out Buffalo
Opioid crackdown is harming chronic pain patients like me (Your Letters)
NY violating constitutional rights of poor people by refusing lawyers a raise for 2 decades, lawsuit says
7 more dead in Buffalo in Christmas blizzard, mayor says
Buffalo looting: Mayor calls looters during blizzard the ‘lowest of the low’
CNY pet groomer, winery are among NY businesses with biggest tax debts (see list)
NY AG prepared to investigate price gouging amid children’s medication shortage
90 days and counting: DASNY still hasn’t turned over key documents in $200M fund investigation
Central NY’s best dishes of 2022; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 27)
How a Baldwinsville mother fought for 30 years to pass a law that might have saved her daughter
Resolution for 2023: Celebrate the vitality, wonders, resilience of CNY and its people
Christmas Blizzard 2022 snowfall totals: See who got more than 4 feet (list)
Syracuse police ID victims of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day homicides
Update: Route 80 in Tully reopens; 1 injured in rollover crash
Two Syracuse teens arrested on weapons charges after police chase
Update: Buffalo blizzard death toll rises to 28, more snow on the way
Man dies in Christmas Day shooting on Syracuse’s South Side
International retailer Primark is coming to Upstate NY. Will it land in Syracuse?
NY State senator: ‘More oversight’ needed of state cannabis regulators in 2023
People to know in NY cannabis: Beryl Solomon
$1 million home sales in Onondaga County jump again in 2022
89 days and counting: DASNY still hasn’t turned over key documents in $200M fund investigation
Man reported shot on Syracuse’s South Side
Blizzard death toll rises to 12 in Buffalo area
Power restored to 48K impacted by blizzard in northern and central New York
Buffalo blizzard death toll rises to 7. More fatalities expected as city digs out
Winter storm winding down in Buffalo and Syracuse, but lots more snow expected in Watertown
19-year-old man killed in Christmas eve shooting on Syracuse’s West Side
Editorial cartoons for Dec. 25, 2022: Christmas wishes, Zelenskyy visit, Jan. 6 committee
$875,000 property in Cicero: See 124 home sales in Onondaga County
Parts of Thruway remain closed after historic blizzard
Wind chill advisory extended through Christmas morning for parts of CNY
Firetrucks stranded, airport closed, two fatalities: harrowing details emerge from storm in Buffalo
See who had the coldest wind chill temperatures across CNY (Chart)
Wind chill temperatures in Onondaga County hit double digits below zero, could continue
Winter storm slams Upstate NY: Dangerous wind chills, thousands with no power, feet of snow, more to come
A love story just in time for Christmas: Couple married at Mom’s diner where they had first date
Bundle up, Santa: This could be the coldest Christmas Eve in CNY in more than 30 years
Teen reportedly killed in shooting at Mall of America, lockdown lifted
Man shot in the leg near Vincent Apartments in Syracuse
Over $20 million in federal funding will go to Central NY projects
Onondaga County executive hires former candidate for sheriff to advise on public safety
Electrical fire displaces five people in Syracuse
Saturday update: More than 76,000 customers still without power as storm pounds Upstate NY
More of Thruway closed, all travel banned in Erie County as storm slams WNY
Central NY school superintendent resigns after being ‘temporarily away’ for several weeks
Wegmans, Tops closing stores in 2 NY counties due to winter storm
See how fast temperatures is plunging in Central NY with arctic air blast (chart)
Restaurant inspections: Red Robin, Doug’s Fish Fry (mobile unit) and King David’s have violations; 41 satisfactory
Onondaga Nation wants appellate court’s attention on Syracuse Columbus statue: ‘Fundamentally offensive’
Thousands lose power as strong wind gusts blow through Upstate NY; Oswego hard hit
Vera House staff: Here’s why we do the work (Guest Opinion by Holly Lehman and Carrie Land-Steves)
86 days and counting: DASNY still hasn’t turned over key documents in $200M fund investigation
Roads could get icy in Central NY today as arctic blast arrives
State of emergency declared for winter storm; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 23)
Blizzard warning, travel advisory issued in Watertown area for snow, high winds
Christmas 2022: What’s open, closed on Christmas Day (and Monday, Dec. 26)?
School closings in Central New York: Friday, Dec. 23; see updated list of closings
Jan. 6 panel unveils report, describes Trump ‘conspiracy’
State of emergency declared in New York state for winter storm; commercial vehicles banned on some highways
Wind could make it feel like 24 below zero for holidays, wind chill advisory issued
New York lawmakers give themselves early Christmas present - a $32K raise
Onondaga County issues travel advisory, closes offices, parks due to storm
Hochul nominates Hector LaSalle as New York chief judge
Central NY man charged with selling computer attacks worldwide, prosecutors say
Onondaga County executive urges superintendents to close all schools Friday due to bad storm
Onondaga County reporting 14 fentanyl overdoses in just 36 hours
How to sign up to report closings on Syracuse.com (business, library, community organization)
I-81 project opponents: NY planners have to ‘redo everything’ to account for Micron; Not so fast, state says
Libraries, community groups, others announce closing as Christmas weekend storm approaches (list)
Syracuse native on ‘Worst Cooks in America’ can make grilled cheese, but not much else
New York state will now force companies to include salary ranges in job ads
A frank conversation with an anonymous marijuana retail license winner in New York
See 5 Onondaga County towns with average home sale prices over $300,000
More and more Central NY school districts closing Friday (see list)
Which bars in New York have all-night New Year’s permits? Sorry, there are none this year
Rep.-elect George Santos silent amid questions about resume
Noted: Shiroff’s gracious concession in NY’s 50th Senate District (Editorial Board Opinion)
Man charged in NYC subway shooting plans guilty plea, lawyer says
Meet the CNYSPCA Pet of the Week: Deliah
Syracuse VA Medical Center director leaving for new job in California
NY legislators don’t deserve a 29% pay raise (Editorial Board Opinion)
85 days and counting: DASNY still hasn’t turned over key documents in $200M fund investigation
Here’s how winter storm will likely unfold in Central NY as Christmas holiday begins
Technical mishap causes West Genesee lockdown; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 22)
New laws for NY in 2023: Robocalls, minimum wage, nursing homes, voting reforms
Firefighters battle large SUV fire at Target parking lot in Camillus
‘The Office’ stars shout out Syracuse restaurant, reveal cut joke
Bad multiple-car crash shuts down Route 481 in Clay. Update: All lanes reopen
Former CEO of Syracuse charity sentenced to prison for stealing over $650,000 meant for disabled people
Micron to cut workforce by 10%
Missing Elbridge woman’s body was found in a gorge at state recreation area
Niagara Falls joins Colosseum, Sydney Opera House in going dark for Ukraine
Christmas Bureau giveaway spreads cheer and goodwill to more than 2,000 families
Syracuse, West Genny schools now closing on Friday. Who else will follow?
State giving $10M to revitalize Syracuse’s Southwest Side
Upstate is for the birds: Here are the best spots on New York’s Birding Trail
Technical mishap causes West Genesee High School lockdown, panics some students and parents
One person injured in 3-vehicle crash on Rt. 481 in Clay
First legal cannabis sale in NY to happen Dec. 29; state approves new growers and processors
Technical mishap causes West Genesee High School lockdown, panics some students and parents
Cayuga County judge resigns after having salary suspended over late payments
Today’s obituaries: Kim Simmonds was songwriter, founder of Savoy Brown band
Stop social media ‘mainstreaming’ of antisemitism (Guest Opinion by Richard D. Wilkins)
When to travel in Upstate NY to beat frozen blast expected just before Christmas weekend
New York is letting liquor stores open on Christmas. How many will take advantage?
Man accused of rape in Le Moyne College dorm flips out over Syracuse.com coverage: ‘I’m going to beat this’
Retired Central NY teacher appeals judge dismissal of defamation lawsuit against school officials
‘One of the most intense storm systems in decades’ to lash Upstate NY on Christmas weekend
Syracuse man pleads guilty after found with gun, ammo in car near Carrier Circle
Today’s obituaries: Dorris Scibilia, 90, operated Lyndon Pharmacy in DeWitt with husband for decades
DWI, robbery, sex abuse: 239 new arrests just added to the syracuse.com police blotter
34 years after Pan Am Flight 103, we remain prisoners of hope (Guest Opinion by Rabbi Charles Sherman)
84 days and counting: DASNY still hasn’t turned over key documents in $200M fund investigation
County threatens to take 2 former department stores at ShoppingTown by eminent domain
Following raids on marijuana shops, some question emergency enforcement rules
See poverty rates in more than 680 New York school districts: Search for yours
Flu clobbering CNY harder than rest of state; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 21)
Armory Square’s empty storefronts: Are the lights about to come back on?
Route 290 reopened in Manlius after single car crash, police say
Update: Interstate 481 North in Clay reopened after reported rollover crash
Syracuse company to close, lay off 62 workers
NYC man who brought $75k worth of fentanyl to Syracuse sentenced to 10 years in prison
13-year-old accused of making a terroristic threat to Oswego Walmart, police say.
First weather alerts issued in Upstate NY for “once in a generation” winter storm
County picks new healthcare provider for Syracuse jail; company has past lawsuits locally, nationally
Group attempting to stop I-81 project throws another argument into the mix
Syracuse man sentenced 10 years in prison for ‘major heroin, fentanyl trafficking ring’
Syracuse grad advocates organ donation, therapy with book about heart transplant at age 12
Flu clobbering Central New York harder than any other part of state
Christmas weekend travel could be dangerous as powerful storm hits Upstate New York
Wegmans investing $3M in Perry’s Ice Cream expansion in Western NY
Today’s obituaries: Chad Hawk, 22, was ‘best wing cook ever’ at Twin Trees restaurant
25 new businesses in Central NY include mobile phlebotomy, lab services
NY Attorney General says Syracuse nursing home owners pocketed inflated rent payments
83 days and counting: DASNY still hasn’t turned over key documents in $200M fund investigation
Inside one nonprofit’s plans to enter NY’s legal weed industry
NY to phase out fossil fuel-burning furnaces; plus, Mannion wins by 10 votes (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 20)
How 2 brothers from downstate NY started a gas price war in a Syracuse suburb
Bertram Lawson: Leaders have confidence, humility, a desire to learn
Mannion beats Shiroff by 10 votes in 50th NY Senate district; judge orders election certified
Auburn man gets 50 years in prison for sexually exploiting children, distributing porn
Update: I-81 back open in Oswego County after 2 tractor-trailers are removed
Syracuse lawmakers pass law to stop illegal marijuana stores
Syracuse area could see slippery drive home as lake effect snow bands dip south
NY advocates, lawmakers renew push for ‘good cause’ eviction
NY plans to change the way you heat your home. Gas, oil, propane furnaces to be phased out
22-year-old Central NY man dies after head-on crash in Pompey, troopers say
Salina’s decision to limit tobacco retailers protects community health (Your Letters)
Another winter storm likely to slam Upstate NY just in time for Christmas travel
Details surrounding killing still a mystery as Syracuse woman pleads to murder, gets 18-to-life in prison
22 new nurses pinned in Onondaga Community College ceremony (list)
Oswego Walmart reopens after AirDropped bomb threat made to shoppers, police say
Developer hopes to break ground soon on 6-story Genesee St. apartments in Syracuse
NY should fund free school lunches for all students (Guest Opinion by Rachael Ray)
SyraQs: South Side activist hands out food, organizes Kwanzaa celebration
82 days and counting: DASNY still hasn’t turned over key documents in $200M fund investigation
People to know in NY cannabis: Nikki Lawley
Today’s obituaries: Kirk Douglas Corsette was the artist of his family
Upstate NY tree hunter discovers state’s biggest tree (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 19)
School closings in CNY: There are a few announcements, Monday Dec. 19
Syracuse schools’ new super wants to return pride to the city: ‘I need the district to be respected’
President Joe Biden marks 50th anniversary of death of wife from CNY and daughter
Elbridge woman reported missing is found dead in Carpenter Falls
Update: Interstate 481 south lanes reopened after truck fire in DeWitt
$996,000 home in DeWitt: See 196 home sales in Onondaga County
Editorial cartoons for Dec. 18, 2022: Crypto crimes, fusion breakthrough, Sinema’s switcheroo
Today’s obituary: Margaret Bandy, 101, served in World War II, journalist, public relations director
Update: Route 31 in Clay reopened, no injuries after rollover crash
More than 50 firefighters respond to large fire in downtown Syracuse high-rise
Menorah lighting in Syracuse Sunday marks beginning of Hanukkah
Masked men hold two children at gunpoint during Ithaca home invasion
Meet the OCHS Pet of the Week: Halo
Marketing regulations, CAURD locations: ‘Ask me anything’ about NY cannabis with Jeffrey Hoffman
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for Dec. 17, 2022
US court rejects maintaining COVID-19 asylum restrictions
Jan. 6 panel eyes recommending 3 criminal charges for Trump
Cortland man who traded child pornography images, videos sentenced to 9 years in prison
Man charged after gunfight with 5 other people that killed Fort Drum solider at July 4th party
NYPD ends tactic of prolonging stops to check for warrants
2 women charged in NY with blocking abortion clinic access
Cortland police ask residents near shooting to shelter in place
Watertown man who helped steal Pelosi computer on Jan. 6 pleads guilty to gun charge
Central NY communities rally to provide snow plows, equipment after fire destroys tiny village’s DPW
See how much snow has fallen so far in widespread Upstate NY winter storm (chart)
Oneida County warns of fentanyl laced drugs after 5 fatal overdoses in one month
Firefighter, stranger rescue man trapped in freezing water for over an hour after Central NY crash
Syracuse, many other districts cancelling after-school activities, Friday (list)
Children are dying. Who will step up to fix Oswego’s broken child welfare system? (Editorial Board Opinion)
See Onondaga County towns with biggest home sale price drops
Critical restaurant inspection violations include warm sushi, mouse droppings, and (not) hot dogs
Upstate NY college student who went missing in France is found: ‘He is alive’
One Week Left to Find a Better Career with syracuse.com’s Online Job Fair October 30 – December 23
State says NYC planned ban on foie gras sales violates law
Today show reporting live from ‘snowy Syracuse’
Central NY libraries, others close due to storm, Friday Dec. 16 (list)
79 days and counting: DASNY still hasn’t turned over key documents in $200M fund investigation
Storm causes school closings across CNY. Plus, a well-known musician from CNY dies (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 16)
Winter storm closes schools, knocks out power in Upstate NY -- and it’s not over yet
Kim Simmonds of Savoy Brown band dead at 75; long-time Oswego County resident
Utica man involved in drug trafficking organization pleads guilty to drug, gun charges
NY AG Letitia James sued over handling of sexual harassment claims against adviser
Man was 3 times over the legal limit for alcohol in wrong-way crash on Route 695, police say
Central NY businesses, organizations closing, postponing events due to storm (list)
NY barring the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits at pet stores
State police search for Elbridge woman reported missing for 3 days
A Central New York farm that offered food and fun for nearly 25 years is shutting down
See 46 new indictments that include attempted murder, rape and sex abuse charges
Syracuse, more CNY schools closing early or cancelling after-school activities, Thursday Dec. 15
20-year-old man fatally shot in Utica
Meet the CNYSPCA Pet of the Week: Doggy Duo Daisy and Sassy
No record this year, but Ralphy’s annual Christmas drive still collected ‘a lotta shoes’
Syracuse is one of the best markets for first-time homebuyers, Zillow says
Data doesn’t support NY’s charge of racial bias in mortgage lending (Your Letters)
78 days and counting: DASNY still hasn’t turned over key documents in $200M fund investigation
White House reveals winter Covid-19 plans, more free tests
How much snow will CNY get? Plus, Syracuse school district alum named superintendent (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 15)
‘Significant’ winter storm bears down on Upstate NY: a foot or more of snow possible
$25M business incubator expansion to give dark corner of downtown Syracuse a cool new look
5 displaced after kitchen fire on Syracuse’s North Side, firefighters say
Spiders, clowns, nail polish: Inside court battle as Mannion, Shiroff only 17 votes apart in NY Senate race
For now, judge won’t stop NYC mayor’s homeless removal plans
US deaths fell this year, but not to pre-Covid levels
Trump Org. was secretly held in contempt for hindering probe
See Syracuse streets where you are more likely to get a ticket in the next snow storm
Today’s obituaries: William Baldwin Jr., 48, life member of Chittenango Fire Department
Cayuga Nation opens new gambling venue near Seneca Falls
Man robbed at gunpoint in driveway of Clay home
How much snow will you get in messy Upstate New York storm? (map)
Exploit tourism potential of Onondaga Lake’s eagles (Your Letters)
Upstate NY college student goes missing while in France; family fears ‘the worst’
Rape, robbery, DWI, murder: 223 new arrests just added to the syracuse.com police blotter
To fight antisemitism, require Holocaust education in all 50 states (Guest Opinion by Andrew Hunter)
Winter storm alerts issued in Upstate NY for heavy snow, ice, high winds
Another Onondaga County town abandons full-value tax assessment. ‘Enough is enough’
DASNY hasn’t supplied critical documents in $200M fund investigation for 77 days
Empire Brewing space to get new life in Armory Square. Plus, new local laws take aim at vape shops (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 14)
How Jack Smith went from Liverpool football bench to a starring role in Trump investigation
Syracuse workshop to help low-income utility customers apply for debt relief, other programs
I-690 backed up in Syracuse after car crash, dispatchers say
3 hospitalized in Syracuse after head-on crash in Central NY, troopers say
Central NY man indicted, accused of killing mom by hitting her repeatedly, stabbing her in neck
Millions received incorrect emails about student loan forgiveness
Odds of ‘impactful winter storm’ rising for Upstate NY, but big questions remain
Judge orders Tim Green’s Skyline Apartments to pay thousands more in fines
Syracuse Councilor Latoya Allen won’t seek 4th term; other council races also take shape
New Yorkers want Hochul to address crime, cost of living in 2023, new poll says
Overturned tractor-trailer shuts down road in Skaneateles for over 5 hours
To Westcott Remix critics: Real cities don’t have parking for every resident (Your Letters)
Kennedy Square another example of public-private corruption, NY style (Your Letters)
31 new businesses in Central New York including a volleyball club and hot sauce purveyor
Four of six Democrats to retire next year from Onondaga County Legislature
Pan Am Flight 103 arrest shows quest for justice never ends (Guest Opinion by Sam Rodgers)
New laws in an Onondaga County town aim to limit tobacco and vaping shops
Alleged shooter outside Zeldin home indicted as part of gang
76 days and counting: DASNY still hasn’t turned over key documents in $200M fund investigation
Giuliani avoids jail in dispute over payments to ex-wife
SU men’s soccer team wins thriller to take title. Plus, winter storm on the way (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 13)
How a monthslong scramble to save Cazenovia College failed: ‘It does seem so unimaginable’
NY’s top first sergeant on leadership: Be humble and care about the people you lead
Central NY man, 53, attacks roommate with hammer after he’s asked to turn down loud music, police say
Call on Congress and Schumer to save local news
Police investigate death of 30-year-old woman found badly injured in Central NY road
Student housing proposal at Temple Concord site takes step forward
Another messy winter storm could be headed for Upstate NY
Hot dog! Tractor trailer on 81 bursts into flames from mechanical issue; no injuries reported
Medical provider criticized in inmate’s suicide to end work for Onondaga County
55-year-old man drowns in Oneida County after going for ATV ride, troopers say
See the 5 Onondaga County towns where home sale prices are up over 15%
See photos, video, of Interstate 81 tractor trailer fire
Company news: Dr. Roshan Ghimire hired by St. Joseph’s Health
Central NY school district closed due to bus driver shortage because of sickness
Lakeside town in Central NY presses pause on plans to limit short-term rentals like Airbnb
What Upstate NY airports are among those with most delays in the nation?
Truck fire closes I-81 north in downtown Syracuse (photos)
SyraQs: Once the class clown, former WCNY producer shoots video for honor flights
75 days and counting: NY still hasn’t turned over key documents in $200M fund investigation
People to know in NY cannabis: Kristina Adduci Lopez
Suspected Pan Am Flight 103 bomb maker arrested. Plus, Syracuse beats old rival Georgetown (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 12)
Did Angela and Lance have to die? How caseworkers missed the red flags of child neglect
Report of person burned after fire at Madison County bar
Rising hospitalizations signal growing Covid-19 risk for US seniors
20-year-old Rome man dead after being hit by a vehicle while walking, police say
Update: Portion of West Seneca Turnpike reopened after rollover crash
Suspected Pan Am Flight 103 bomb-maker from Libya is arrested for murders over Lockerbie
Slushy snow for Syracuse, half a foot possible for Tug Hill
$2.75 million home in Skaneateles: See 152 home sales in Onondaga County
Editorial cartoons for Dec. 11, 2022: Georgia Senate runoff, Twitter files, Brittney Griner swap
Makie Guay: Found love out of ashes of WW II bombing of Japan, built a new life, family in Central NY
AG sex harassment scandal, Pinstripe Bowl-ing, Kennedy Square secrecy (Editorial Board Opinion)
Services set for longtime day care director found killed in Van Buren condo
Syracuse man accused of planning to sell around 500 grams of meth in Onondaga County
‘It’s a Wonderful Binge’ premieres in Syracuse: Movies are better with friends (review)
Meet the OCHS Pet of the Week: Tilly
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for Dec. 10, 2022
‘Old Newsboys’ Hope for the Holidays fundraiser continues today
Mom charged with killing Jordan Brooks accused of stealing his disability checks after his death
Sheriff-elect Toby Shelley and union presidents concerned about plan to consolidate county jails
Passenger in roll-over car crash in Clay dies, troopers say
With DASNY dropping the ball, NYS just changed course on its cannabis retail rollout
American, JetBlue expand deal that US is trying to kill
3 teens lured Syracuse man into fatal drug robbery, told others what they’d done, police say
Guilty plea possible from Buffalo gunman on federal charges
Oswego County man, 23, charged with sex abuse, strangulation, possessing 1,500 bags of heroin
We can do better to train, support, pay child protective workers (Guest Opinion by Kaylee Lammers)
Race for Central New York House seat ranks among nation’s most expensive
Two Utica men plead guilty in drug trafficking after fentanyl found in speaker inside car
Woman, 55, killed in roll-over car crash in Clay
McMahon, Conway propose closing Jamesville Correctional Facility, moving inmates to Justice Center
NY Dems eye revamped expanded child tax credit for families across the state
Brother mourns 19-year-old who accidentally shot himself: ‘He had nothing but love to give’
No more swastikas, please (Your Letters)
Schumer reelected Senate leader after Dems expand majority
The ‘Old Newsboys’ kick off the Hope for the Holidays fundraiser
Reform NY parole to let people like me prove they can change (Guest Opinion by Ronald Dennis)
280E, credit card payments and more: ‘Ask me anything’ about NY cannabis with Jeffrey Hoffman
Lawsuit seeks end to NY ban on jurors with felony records
Restaurant inspections uneventful during week of Thanksgiving (12 satisfactory, no violations)
A major shakeup of SU football coaching staff. Plus, another Dome concert (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 9)
Micron in schools: Computer chip camps, virtual reality lessons coming for Onondaga County students
Appeals court allows New York state to keep enforcing new gun law
Three teenagers charged in Syracuse man’s murder, police say
Syracuse man who fled fatal crash says ‘no malice’ months after getting knocked out in court
Pulaski man charged with attempting to rape 3-year-old
‘We are still in shock’: Daughter remembers mother, who was killed in her Van Buren home
NY state investigation finds racial disparities in Syracuse mortgage lending
House passes bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriages
Ending nuclear power would do more harm than good (Your Letters)
Upstate New York’s most iconic beer brand is changing its packaging. Again
Oneida Lake homeowner: Cicero should not ban vacation rentals (Guest Opinion by Randal John Meyer)
GOP Assembly winner could be ousted over Brooklyn residency
Upstate University Hospital blasted for suing more than 1,500 patients over unpaid bills
Where you can cut your own, buy Christmas trees in Central New York (list)
Meet the CNYSPCA Pet of the Week: Dice
Child poverty falls in Syracuse, but other cities saw much bigger drops, census says
SUNY Upstate takes back Syracuse land 10 years after failed deal with Cor Development
Celine Dion has rare disorder; LeAnn Rimes hurts vocal cord; more: Buzz
Let giving kindle your holiday spirit. Give to the ‘Old Newsboys’ (Editorial Board Opinion)
Cazenovia College president: Covid and its economic fallout cut time to ‘make a pivot’
After almost 200 years, CNY college closing for good (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 8)
Vera House staff calls for leader to step down, says Syracuse institution teetering on destruction
19-year-old dies in Near Westside shooting in Syracuse, police say
Jury finds Fayetteville pilot who once claimed aliens saved him guilty of lying to renew license, feds say
Recount slightly shrinks Mannion’s lead in state Senate race; result still uncertain
Medical examiner determines woman was stabbed to death in Van Buren condo, troopers say
Cazenovia College in photos: Looking back at the school through the years
Woman tied to group accused of sexually abusing children in Madison County arrested in Syracuse
A Madison County fire chief is charged with inappropriate contact with minor, deputies say
Holocaust forever changed swastika’s symbolism. It cannot be redeemed (Your Letters)
Federal judge ruling on NY gun law is playing the hand Supreme Court dealt (Your Letters)
Sharpshooters will begin deer culling in city of Syracuse next week
Syracuse man who tried to rape SU student in cemetery worried he’ll be a target in prison
Cazenovia College to close after nearly 200 years
Who will lead the 2023 Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade? Hint: They might be running
CNY village finally approves new supermarket 3 years after original proposal
FOCUS Greater Syracuse to host forum with county executive on Micron and the community
Son accused of murdering mother arraigned in Syracuse
Rape, strangulation, menacing: 294 arrests just added to syracuse.com police blotter
Got a medical debt horror story? Group in Syracuse wants to hear it
Barclay: Negating nuclear energy is the wrong approach for NY (Your Letters)
JMA Wireless plans $24M expansion; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 7)
JMA Wireless planning $24M expansion, 40 more jobs at new 5G factory in Syracuse
Man shot in head in Syracuse’s Near Westside, police say
Son charged with killing mother at Van Buren home, troopers say
North Syracuse school district votes in favor of $61M revamp to school security, new turf field
Syracuse wife convicted of plotting with husband to kill woman over social distancing
Daughter checking on 74-year-old mom found her dead in Van Buren; police say it’s possibly a homicide
Jury: Syracuse man guilty, used his own car in drive-by murder near Destiny USA
Onondaga County to hold Covid-19 vaccine clinics for kids 6 months to 3 years old
Trump Organization found guilty in executive tax dodge scheme
NY Civil Liberties Union blasts group trying to stop I-81 project
Extending NY deer season into the holidays is bad for deer and people (Your Letters)
One person stabbed at PEACE Inc. during fight between two volunteers
Upstate NY town named among best, must-see Christmas towns in the U.S.
Renew 81 promotes ‘selfish, narrow, 20th century outlook’ (Your Letters)
Troopers investigating woman’s death as possible homicide in Van Buren; son questioned
Upstate NY gas station pump catches fire after driver crashes into it (video)
Update: All lanes of Interstate 690 West reopened after roll-over crash
Real ID deadline again extended, pushed back to 2025
3 arrested, 5 injured after Syracuse police pursuit ends in crash
40 new businesses filed in Central NY, six go out of business
Respect for Marriage Act a necessary backstop to unpredictable Supreme Court (Editorial Board Opinion)
A Salina tech company is moving its headquarters and 100 jobs to downtown Syracuse
This small New York town is going all-in on legal cannabis
Onondaga Lake, once a cesspool, now at its cleanest in 100 years (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 6)
8 milestone moments in Onondaga Lake cleanup
Onondaga Lake’s remarkable transformation: Once a cesspool, now at its cleanest in 100 years
Michael Birnkrant on leadership: Never duck a challenge no matter how daunting
Ithaca Mini Mart robbed at gunpoint; suspect arrested
21-year-old airlifted to Syracuse hospital in critical condition after crash in front of her home
Kirstie Alley of ‘Cheers’ and ‘Look Who’s Talking’ dead of cancer at 71
Syracuse standoff suspect accused of breaking into mom’s house, punching her, police say
Watertown man charged with storming Capitol, helping steal Pelosi’s laptop, pleads guilty
Syracuse police chase ends in crash, 2 seriously hurt, 20,000 envelopes of fentanyl found, police say
Judge lets DOT do paperwork, but not physical work, while I-81 lawsuit is pending
New SUNY chancellor is former Obama administration official
Bikes needed for annual Syracuse giveaway
NY Thruway Authority approves motion for proposed toll hike
Fired Onondaga County sheriff’s deputy sues to get job back after 1 crash, 1 DWI
Bribery, fraud charges dismissed against ex-NY Lt. Governor
Encouraging development will strengthen Syracuse for future generations (Your Letters)
Retiring NY Thruway Authority boss Matt Driscoll defends toll increase
Lawyers expect thousands of cases will be filed by sex abuse victims due to new NY state law
Unable to open 3 pools this summer, Syracuse tries new approach to attract lifeguards
SyraQs: A young engineer from Lebanon gives back to his homeland and Syracuse
Noodle the Pug, ‘bones or no bones day’ dog owned by Upstate NY native, dies at 14
People to know in NY cannabis: Renata Serban
Police release name of 36-year-old Syracuse man who died after being shot
Syracuse football headed to Pinstripe Bowl; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 5)
$1 million for a modest ranch house. How Onondaga County bought up land for Micron
Two firefighters injured during Otisco barn fire, some livestock dead, firefighters say
$825K home in Lysander: See 111 home sales in Onondaga County
Editorial cartoons for Dec. 4, 2022: China protests, Trump’s dinner with Ye, Pelosi’s replacement
Don’t let frivolous lawsuits stop the Interstate 81 project (Editorial Board Opinion)
Mary Fox: Mom, nurse, volunteer and the heart of her Tipp Hill neighborhood
Park Street bridge near Destiny USA tears roof off of Amazon trailer (photos)
Huge barn fire in Otisco fought by multiple fire departments
Police in standoff with man in Syracuse’s Strathmore neighborhood
Meet the OCHS Pets of the Week: Paprika and Nutmeg
District closes schools for funeral of long-time principal who died after he was hit by car in Clay
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for Dec. 3, 2022
Popular craft store chain opens new Central NY location
Recount in state Senate race between John Mannion and Rebecca Shiroff will continue next week
New York State Health Commissioner Mary Bassett resigning
Manlius police launch investigation into allegations against summer worker
Funeral set for 8-year-old girl who died in house fire in Clay
See 6 Onondaga County towns where home prices are up at least $30,000
No place for nuclear in NY’s clean energy future (Guest Opinion by Joseph J. Heath & Betty Lyons)
Camillus man dies from tree stand fall while hunting with his dad
New movie starring former Syracuse running back to premiere at Landmark Theatre
Hochul talks housing crisis; teases priorities, policy ideas at Manhattan event
Frustrated by vague state rules, Syracuse seeks new tool to shut down illegal weed shops
Westcott Remix developers should change their building, not the rules (Your Letters)
No more tickets left for ‘It’s a Wonderful Binge’ movie premiere in Syracuse
Brandon Williams hires top staffers, including elected official, for congressional offices
CNY school district puts $61M referendum before voters to add turf field, safety measures, more
Restaurant inspections: Rodent nests, droppings noted at Destiny USA food court facility; 58 places operating acceptably
5 key takeaways from our investigation into NY’s $200M social equity fund managers
Immigration, crackdowns, labs and more: ‘Ask me anything’ about NY cannabis with Jeffrey Hoffman
Inside the murky $200M effort to kickstart NY marijuana industry (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 2)
New corridor linking Syracuse and Montreal could power industry of helicopter-like drones
Report: Wide racial disparity in New York state prison discipline
Madison County man charged after police find meth, cocaine, suboxone, marijuana and scales
Trial date set for Anthony Waldron in death of his step-son Jordan Brooks
State DOT seeks judge’s OK to award I-81 contracts while lawsuit against project proceeds
Draft NY Assembly maps kick out 3 Central New York members from their districts
Justices keep student loan cancellation blocked for now
Biden fails with court request to restore student debt relief
Winds knock out power to 1,200 in Central NY; Onondaga Central sends kids home from 2 schools
Railroad companies can well afford to give workers sick leave (Your Letters)
Minimum wage increase coming this month in New York
The ‘Old Newsboys’ Christmas toy fund drive prepares to hit the streets for 2022
How fast did the wind howl where you live in Upstate NY? See chart of 300+ locations
Meet the CNYSPCA Pets of the Week: Doug and Olive
Auburn doctor surrenders medical license after being accused of improperly prescribing drugs
See where weekly pay in Onondaga County ranks in US, NY
Firefighters want to burn vacant homes on Micron’s future site in Clay
Construction of 339-mile power line begins in Upstate NY, will reduce emissions
NY public employees among 19 accused of pandemic aid fraud
Toby Shelley announces his management team for Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office
Smoke and mirrors: Inside the murky $200M effort to kickstart NY’s marijuana industry
Lake effect snow and wind closes, delays some area schools
County to start planning Micron-fueled communities; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 1)
36-year-old man dies after being shot in Syracuse, police say
Can you bring a gun to the zoo? On a bus? Syracuse judge eagerly rewrites NY firearms law
Matt Driscoll, former Syracuse mayor, to step down from NY Thruway Authority
State finds guards at 2 CNY prisons were exposed to fentanyl, other drugs
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