Syracuse officials broke ground on The Simmons at East Adams, a 125-unit affordable senior housing community in the city's historic 15th Ward neighborhood.

New York prosecutors are reexamining an investigation into an alleged rape case at Cornell University in 2024. The alleged victim recently filed a lawsuit against seven members of Chi Phi fraternity.

Syracuse Common Councilors voted unanimously to revoke the Westcott Theater's special use permit following safety concerns and police reports.

Upstate New York sheriffs and Rep. Claudia Tenney are challenging a state law banning local police cooperation with ICE under the federal 287(g) program.

Tompkins County's district attorney plans to reopen a 2024 gang rape investigation at Cornell University following a new lawsuit against fraternity members.

The Syracuse Common Council is considering a shared service agreement with NYSDOT to provide emergency snow removal and salt during major winter storms.

Onondaga County election commissioners are asking lawmakers for salary increases to $130,000 and an extension of their terms from two years to four.

Federal officials have approved route name changes for Syracuse's $2.25 billion Interstate 81 project, though sign updates won't happen immediately.

Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon aims to help Gen Z homebuyers, housing projects, and Syracuse Hancock International Airport in his budget proposal.

Syracuse Common Council members are weighing whether to revoke the Westcott Theater's special-use permit following a police presentation on safety incidents.

Syracuse University invites students, faculty, and staff to give feedback to a special committee as Chancellor J. Michael Haynie outlines future goals.

With 51 measles cases reported as of Sept. 12, New York surpasses 2025 totals. New Cornell research reveals hidden outbreak risks in school vaccine data.

Lawyers for Hediberto Ramirez Perez are asking a federal judge to order his return from Guatemala following an illegal deportation from Cayuga County.

Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon proposed a 2027 budget featuring a 9% property tax rate reduction, marking nine consecutive years of cuts.

The Syracuse Common Council delayed a vote on revoking the Westcott Theater's special use permit, sending the matter to a Sept. 21 committee meeting.

Syracuse ranks No. 7 on the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's list of most challenging cities for asthma. An Upstate physician explains why.

Onondaga County offers $500K in pantry grants and InterFaith Works launches a fasting initiative to aid families facing SNAP cuts across central New York.

Syracuse community members defend the Westcott Theater as city officials consider revoking its special use permit following recent security concerns.

Syracuse Stage presents 'Come From Away,' honoring 9/11 acts of kindness in Gander while launching an 11 Days of Kindness community initiative.

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The U.S. marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Events will honor those lost, at a time when Americans are divided about the meaning and legacy of the terrorist attacks.

AAA Western and Central New York and local police are reminding drivers to slow down and be aware of stopped school buses and pedestrians as schools reopen across the region.

Despite severe flooding and vehicle restrictions, the 2026 New York State Fair drew 962,795 visitors over 13 days as officials mark the event a success.

Judges say a bill would have unintended consequences and make their workloads untenable.

Vendor Jim Hasbrouck brings extreme deep-fried creations like 'The Defibrillator' and simple acts of kindness to fairgoers at the New York State Fair.

Rep. John Mannion fielded constituent questions on election integrity, healthcare, and trade during a telephone town hall Thursday evening.

Madison County’s Emergency Medical Services agency is helping at least six other counties develop EMS plans before a new state law takes effect.

In a 10-5 vote, the Onondaga County Legislature passed a resolution that reaffirms that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have limited access at polling places without a judicial warrant...

Oswego County lawmakers approved a resolution to keep using the name Lake Ontario, citing business costs despite President Trump's executive order.

Hosted by CiTi BOCES, the Guardians of Lake Ontario camp aims to teach Oswego County students to lend the lake a helping hand through hands-on conservation.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled a giant billboard reading: "Lake Ontario — Now and Always." But tech giant Google has said it is renaming the lake for U.S. users, as President Trump demanded.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand proposes the BAD DEAL Act to repeal recent tariffs and refund American families as consumer costs rise and trade tensions escalate.

The plane crashed cockpit-first into an open area in the 100 block of North Applegate Road in the town of Enfield just after 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

The North Country project is part of an effort to bring graphite mining back to the United States.

SUNY Chancellor John King says adding AI and civic discourse to general education will equip students with skills for respectful and reasoned discussions.

President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario amid an escalating trade dispute with Canada.

Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for an end to federal trade tariffs, warning tension between the U.S. and Canada is severely hurting New York's agricultural economy.

President Donald Trump mused on social implied the name of the lake is tied to the Canadian province, instead of the other way around.

New York state is expanding automated speed enforcement cameras to more highway work zones in central New York to protect exposed road crews.

Onondaga County Sheriff Toby Shelley said 62-year-old Frederick Marty was shot and killed after a five-hour standoff Sunday night in the Town of Elbridge.

As the invasive spotted lanternfly spreads in New York's Finger Lakes region, federal legislation aims to fund research to protect vineyards and agriculture.

The 2026 New York State Fair opens with daily vehicle bans from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., new Empire Room attractions, and classic traditions through Labor Day.

Anheuser-Busch is investing $13 million in its Baldwinsville brewery to boost beer production and build a new technical training center in central New York.

The Auburn City Council voted unanimously to terminate its contract with Flock Safety following resident privacy concerns over automatic license plate readers.

Upstate Medical University opens a new therapeutic playground in Syracuse, offering sensory play and outdoor therapy for inpatient children with special needs.

Central New York residents living near Micron's planned chip fabrication plant are suing state environmental regulators over chemical pollution concerns.

The state law passed in May aims to prevent criminals from converting handguns into automatic weapons.

A new Jefferson Community College study shows child care challenges in northern New York are worsening, forcing thousands of parents to leave the workforce.

Auburn city lawmakers are debating a moratorium on Flock Safety license plate cameras amid privacy concerns and data misuse allegations in central New York.

Liberty Renewables wants $30 million in tax relief over the next 20 years, but Madison County officials say the project would only create two permanent jobs.