“Each streetlight now has a smart node affixed to it that allows us to transfer data across the network, which spans the entire city. So, all of that technology...
(Syracuse, NY, September 30) — The Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF) recently awarded the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) $20,000 as part of the Black...
ArtRage is no ordinary gallery. See upcoming exhibitions below. “Committed to breaking down the art world’s boundaries about who is welcome. We believe that everyone has the right to art and that art is essential to building an open, just world. Our vision for change is one that creates a community of open-minded, tolerant individuals More »
Positive Testing Rate in All Focus Zone Areas is 3.18 Percent; New York State Positivity Outside All Focus Zone Areas is 1.06 Percent Statewide Positivity Rate is 1.35 Percent 12 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in his October 26th briefing, updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress during the More »
(Syracuse, NY – October 26, 2020) — Candidates running for public office will participate in a Before the Ballot Candidate Forum hosted by the Black Leadership Coalition of New York (BLC). The forum held via Zoom on Thursday, October 29, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. will also be live-streamed on the BLC Facebook page More »
The late Syracuse Post-Standard Columnist Robert Haggart once stated, the Common Council is “Syracuse’s most deliberative body” according to Columnist Dick Case,“while tongue firmly planted in cheek”, in an 18-year-old missive about the legendary columnist. Dick Case died in December 2019. And the Syracuse Common Council is still deliberating. The latest “deliberative” action attributed to More »
Class of 2024, recruited in the midst of a pandemic, is the fourth-largest ever Operating in an unprecedented environment, Le Moyne continued its strong recent record of attracting students who are drawn to the College based on a number of factors including small class size, personal interaction between students and faculty, a strong focus on More »
The following is the schedule for the Syracuse Common Council. All meetings as listed have WebEx Meeting Links for viewing online. The interviews to fill the Councilor-At-Large position are scheduled for Tuesday, October 27th at 11: am with Ronnie White, Jr., followed at 11:30 am by Adam R. Crowley. Monday, October 26th 12:00 p.m. Study More »
On Friday, October 23rd, 2020, at around 2:43 P.M., Officers responded to a residence in the 300 block of Westcott Street for a shooting with injuries type call. Upon arrival, Officers discovered a 37-year-old Stephen Phelps-Martans, 37, male who was shot in the mid-section. Phelps-Martans was transported to Upstate Hospital in serious condition, we received More »
Regal Destiny USA & RPX opens for the first time since March Syracuse, NY (October 23, 2020) – Regal Destiny USA & RPX has opened today for this first time since March. The opening comes in response to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s announcement allowing movie theatres outside of New York City to reopen at 25 percent More »
More than $700 Million in Emergency SNAP Benefits Distributed Since April Food Assistance Brings an Average Additional Benefit of $145 per Household Each Month The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced more than $100 million in additional emergency food assistance to help New Yorkers avoid food insecurity during the More »
Syracuse, N.Y. – Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced this week, that City of Syracuse employee furloughs will take place on Oct. 30 and Nov. 20 in 2020 and on May 7 and June 25 in 2021. The savings that result will help to offset revenue losses stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. On the four citywide More »
The legislation is a seismic shift in the way the City of Syracuse handles Police relations with a disheartened community. Earlier in the Summer, Last Chance for Change and Black Lives Matter Syracuse, led a coalition of 14 advocacy groups that took to the streets in protest following the death of George Floyd. These groups, More »
Syracuse Police had a busy weekend as a flow of “shots fired” continued, following the shooting death on Westcott Street, the afternoon of Friday. This weekend, on W. Colvin Street, shots fired and E. Fayette St., shots fired with injuries. Shooting with Injuries on E. Fayette Street – Friday, October 23rd, 2020, at around 10:02 More »
Limited-Edition “New York Tough” Mask Designed by Public School Will Raise Funds for New Yorkers in Need Mask Profits to be Donated to COVID-19 Relief Charities Feeding America, Nurse Heroes and the New York COVID Relief Fund to Help Food Insecurity and Support Nurses Governor Andrew Cuomo and his daughter Mariah Kennedy Cuomo announced New York More »
The Southwest YMCA and Onondaga Community College invite families to a free trick-or-treat drive-thru on Halloween from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the OCC campus. You drive-thru, we give you treats! Cars will process around the road which loops campus, then drive into the parking lot in front of the Southwest YMCA and SRC More »
FOCUS and Thursday Morning Roundtable together present three innovative arts organizations that have adapted to reach their audience even in a time of pandemic. Join the conversation with Bob Hupp and Jill Anderson of Syracuse Stage, Larry Luttinger of CNY Jazz Arts, and Sara Felice of Point of Contact Gallery to learn how arts innovate More »
The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that an employee at Prime Steak House located at 101 East Water Street, Syracuse has tested positive for COVID-19. Members of the public who visited the restaurant on Monday, October 19 between the hours of 3:30pm and 6:30pm may have been exposed. Health Department investigators are in the More »
Skaneateles, NY— In a ceremony on Saturday October 24th at Shotwell Memorial Park in Skaneateles, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) presented long overdue medals to two Central New York veterans, Mr. Joe Carfagno and Mr. Drew Deapo. Both veterans were owed medals from their service, but had never received them. After contacting Rep. Katko’s office, More »
Syracuse, NY — U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) held a virtual workshop to help Central New York seniors navigate the ongoing Medicare Open Enrollment Period. The workshop was held via Zoom on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 9:30am. Rep. Katko was joined by an expert from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and providers. Together, they More »
On Friday, October 23rd, 2020, at around 10:02 P.M., Officers responded to the 2000 block of E. Fayette Street for a shooting with injuries type call. Upon arrival, Officers located a 30’s male who had been shot in the mid-section. The male was transported to Upstate Hospital in critical condition. The investigation is active and More »
Baldwinsville, NY – On October 24th, Gail Tosh, Democratic candidate for New York’s 120th Assembly District, will be holding “Make Strides with Gail and Early Voting Rally,” an event to mark the start of Early Voting in New York. Assemblywoman and Chair of the Onondaga County Democratic Committee Pamela Hunter and the leader of We More »
The Onondaga County Health Department has confirmed that an employee at South Avenue Market located at 1504 South Avenue, Syracuse has tested positive for COVID-19. Members of the public who visited the market on Wednesday, October 21 or Thursday the 22nd between the hours of 8:00pm and 10pm may have been exposed. Health Department investigators are in the process More »
USPS Has Made Excuses to Avoid Compliance with September Preliminary Injunction New York – New York Attorney General Letitia James today scored another important victory in the fight against the Trump Administration’s attempts to dismantle the United States Postal Service (USPS) and disrupt operations in an effort to undermine the November presidential election. An interim More »