Official: Toxic algae bloom should dissipate as fall weather moves into the area
The algae bloom in Skaneateles Lake formed near the beginning of September. Toxins have been detected in the city of Syracuse’s water supply. Read more »
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Upstate New York hackathon brings students, professionals together to build products
Hack Upstate, a collaborative hackathon, promoted teamwork among technologists — both students and professionals. Read more »
SCSD Board of Education tables Indigenous Peoples Day name change resolution
More than 80 community members attended the school board meeting Wednesday evening. Read more »
$8.5 million in renovations will help improve hockey arena and keep team in Syracuse
The Syracuse Crunch hockey team has extended its lease in the War Memorial Arena from seven years to 12 years. Read more »
Mayoral frontrunners Juanita Perez Williams and Ben Walsh clash over campaign contributions at 2nd general election debate
Perez Williams and Walsh are only separated by 7 percentage points in a poll published by Syracuse.com on Tuesday. Read more »
Juanita Perez Williams ahead in Syracuse mayoral race
Independent candidate Ben Walsh trails Democrat Juanita Perez Williams in the 2017 Syracuse mayoral race, according to a poll released Tuesday. Read more »
Local politicians use Interstate 81 rally to rail against New York state officials
The grassroots ReThink 81 coalition organized the rally, held in Hanover Square on Tuesday. Read more »
Mayoral candidates say Syracuse University can do more to help the city of Syracuse
During Chancellor Nancy Cantor’s tenure, SU expanded programs and the city invested money in projects such as The Warehouse. Read more »
Onondaga County investigated nearly 1,000 domestic violence cases last year, per Vera House report
A report from Vera House detailed crime and law statistics of domestic and sexual violence cases in Onondaga County in 2016. Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches $2.5 million competition to reimagine New York canal system
The competition, overseen by the New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corporation, aims to boost tourism and economic prosperity across the state. Read more »
Officials: Onondaga County’s opioid-related death rate is the highest in New York
In 2016, there were 142 opioid-related deaths reported in Onondaga County. Read more »
Helen Hudson, councilor at-large, hopes to bring community organization skills to president’s seat
The president pro-tempore, who would replace the president in an absence, is running uncontested after six years and two terms as a councilor at-large. Read more »
Meet the Syracuse University alumna running for Onondaga County Legislature
Courtney M. Hills, running on the Independence Party line, said she wants to embrace fiscal conservatism and social tolerance. Read more »
University Hill business group awarded $10,000 grant to combat cigarette butt litter
The Keep America Beautiful foundation awarded a grant to a local business district to reduce cigarette butt waste on the Hill. Read more »
Syracuse Green Party candidates discuss platforms at forum
The candidates for mayor and various Common Council seats discussed their plans to combat poverty and segregation in Syracuse. Read more »
Board of Elections confirms Ben Walsh defeated Laura Lavine as a write-in candidate
Walsh is running as an independent. He defeated Laura Lavine in the mayoral primary last month. Read more »
Mayoral candidates explain plans to combat public health issues in Syracuse
The four candidates in the Syracuse mayoral race discussed opioids, lead poisoning and the HIV epidemic at a public forum Wednesday night. Read more »
A Syracuse supermarket near a public housing complex is closing. Here’s why that’s worrying residents.
When Nojaim Brothers Supermarket in Syracuse’s Near Westside closes, some fear residents won’t have access to healthy foods. Read more »
Get to know the Syracuse Common Council candidates before November’s general election
The Common Council serves as Syracuse’s legislative branch of government. Democratic, Republican, Green Party and Independence Party tickets will all be on the ballot this November. Read more »
Officials say algae blooms in Skaneateles Lake will not affect Onondaga County’s drinking water
Algae blooms will not affect Onondaga County’s drinking water, but officials and experts advise residents to stay away from any discolored water. Read more »
Syracuse official: HUD administrator’s lead funding comment ‘very positive’
Lynne Patton, the regional Department of Housing and Urban Development administrator for New Jersey and New York, visited the city to observe how community development block grant funds are spent. Read more »
Meet the candidates vying for an open seat on the Common Council who would represent portions of SU area
Three candidates are running for the District 4 position: Democratic nominee Latoya Allen, Quante Wright on the independence ticket and Green Party candidate Serena “Rahzie” Seals. Read more »
Lemon Grass owner plans to open new restaurant in downtown Syracuse
The restaurant, called Citronelle, would be located off Walton Street. Syracuse's Planning Commission on Monday heard a request for permits to start construction on Citronelle. Read more »
Pair sentenced in connection to murder of Syracuse University student Xiaopeng 'Pippen' Yuan
Cameron Isaac, 24, of North Syracuse, was sentenced to life in prison without parole, Syracuse.com reported. Ninimbe Mitchell, 20, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for robbery. Read more »
