News Archives February 2024
See all Onondaga County Republican candidates for 2024 elections
Fanny Villarreal wins backing of Onondaga County GOP in race for NY Senate
Need a date for Valentine’s Day? Central NY police have a criminally funny offer
Upstate NY man sentenced to probation for breaking into U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6
Mom of teen driving stolen car in which 2 Syracuse teens were killed drops claim against county
Update: Fire at Syracuse’s Pioneer Homes leaves two apartments damaged and nine people displaced.
ATV riders damage property, taunt police and flee through Utica city streets
Syracuse smashes 99-year-old high-temperature record today as warm winter continues
One year later: Here’s how a committed community stepped up to save our nation’s oldest free Black settlement
Ithaca elementary school damaged after car rammed into building during chase, police say
Migrants are human beings, not stereotypes. I know because I’ve met them (Your Letters)
Search on for someone who shot a tourist in Times Square and then fired at police
Feds confiscate fentanyl, money, gun after searches of Clay man’s cars and home
Republicans, corrections officers oppose Hochul’s plan to close up to 5 prisons
Body-camera footage shows chaotic lead-up to Times Square brawl between police and migrants
See the Onondaga County towns with average home sale prices up at least $30,000
53-year-old man arrested after crashing car through doors of Lowes in Cicero, police say
2024 officers announced by Greater Syracuse Association of REALTORS
Here’s everything you need to know about Syracuse native Jeanette Epps’ mission to space
Syracuse Community Health gets a new leader: ‘This is where I need to be’
Company news: Mackenzie Hughes law firm announces leadership changes
Man pleads guilty to assault of girlfriend who later died after falling down stairs
See all Onondaga County Democratic candidates for 2024 elections
Syracuse home sellers see big profits; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Feb. 9)
Central NY could break a 99-year-old warm temperature record today
Central NY company hit with $1.6 million judgment for refusing to interview deaf candidate
Onondaga County Democrats choose Chris Ryan for NY Senate seat
John Mannion wins backing of Onondaga County Democrats in race for Congress
Onondaga County Justice Center inmate dies after ‘medical episode,’ deputies say
Former Olympian Conrad Mainwaring, accused of sex abuse in Syracuse, pleads guilty in Massachusetts
Company news: Key Private Bank hires Adam Gould
Central New York’s new ballet unveils its first major performance
Syracuse-area landlord takes an unusual deal: He’ll fix lead paint before he can sell homes
Onondaga County deputies arrest two men who were sleeping in a car with a loaded gun
Understanding NYC’s sanctuary laws as GOP pushes to erode them after Times Square cops’ beating
18-year-old sentenced for his role in robbery that ended in Syracuse man’s murder
Biden takes Manhattan with 3 fundraisers in 4 hours on a February afternoon
10 cars of cargo train carrying cooking oil and plastic pellets derail; 2 land in New York river
Upcoming indie movie seeks house for filming in Syracuse area
Section III girls basketball 3-points scoring leaders, ranked by year in school (through Feb. 7)
‘Good cause eviction’ could reduce housing options for Syracuse college students (Your Letters)
Today’s obituary: Jerome Cooley, 96, was Quartermaster during WWII and then editor at Syracuse Herald Journal
Man dragged Syracuse officer with vehicle while fleeing from police on Marshall Street
Company news: Portia McGee hired by Manlius Pebble Hill School
Marijuana shop plans move from Liverpool to another suburb to expand into recreational sales
House Speaker Mike Johnson to raise money for Brandon Williams at Central NY country club
Invest in immigrants for a better NY (Guest Opinion by David Dyssengaard Kallick & Jessica Maxwell)
Syracuse home sellers see big profits in 2023; growth is among the top 10 in US
Company news: Brandon Cox promoted by Tops Friendly Markets
People to know in NY cannabis: Brandon Carter
‘Ask me anything’ about cannabis legalization with Jeffrey Hoffman
NY’s women in cannabis: Katie Motta
Company news: Noah T. Williams hired by BellCornerstone
Dozens of CNY companies could be on hook for $100M-plus cleanup (Good Morning CNY for Feb. 8)
Astronaut Jeanette Epps’ message to Syracuse girls like her: ‘There’s absolutely no reason you can’t do this’
School musical season starts now. See list of shows, dates for 60+ Central NY schools
I-690 east lanes in Syracuse closed after car reportedly crashes into semi-truck
Syracuse man charged in Jan. 6 riot. He pepper sprayed Capitol police, feds say
Clay man killed in fatal stabbing after trying to kick out roommate, DA says
1 dead, 2 taken to hospital after crash in Herkimer County, troopers say
Company news: Melissa Lewis promoted by Research & Marketing Strategies
Pulaski among first 20 places in New York designated as pro-housing communities
100 million taxpayers missed out on free tax filing program
NYC Mayor Adams asks NY lawmakers to shoulder half of migrant costs in Albany visit
New York state elections board allows Trump on GOP primary ballot
Syracuse man shot while waiting to pick up his daughters, ADA says as murder trial begins
Oswego County assistant district attorney may face charges for crash in Clay, troopers say
Today’s obituary: Clarence Socia, 95, built golf courses and homes in Florida
Man accused of aiding suicide in Upstate NY is an ex-doctor, medical aid in dying advocate
Weapons charges, DWI, sex crimes: 260 arrests just added to syracuse.com police blotter
Plans for Buffalo film studio on hold due to money struggles (report)
BJ’s shoppers, looking for cheap gas, are causing a problem in East Syracuse
Unless humans arrest climate change, we’ll keep losing wildlife (Your Letters)
Dozens of CNY companies could be on the hook for $100-million-plus Ley Creek cleanup
NY school districts ranked 1 to 608 based on 2023 geometry Regents exams
Woman makes threat to shoot up Red Lobster in Clay after dispute with staff, deputies say
Upstate NY man arrested, charged with assaulting police in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
AG: Judge should stop Syracuse landlord from ‘running away’ after rentals poison 16 kids
The top-earning Onondaga County employees, ranked (Good Morning CNY for Feb. 7)
Training, new equipment address sheriff’s body camera problems exposed after deputy shot 2 teens
Man took inappropriate photos of people, hits 2 cars fleeing, caught near Syracuse University, police say
Rep. Brandon Williams votes to impeach Biden cabinet member Alejandro Mayorkas
State police seize meth, cocaine during search of home in Herkimer County; 3 arrested
Onondaga County to sue NY over timing of elections. Cost likely to exceed $100K, critics say
Three Central NY brothers assault 50-year-old man in his own home during burglary, police say
19-year-old sent to prison for killing a man during a robbery in Syracuse
Syracuse named among best places to live in Northeast; 4 other Upstate NY places on list
NY announces six free fishing days for 2024
Company news: Timia Cobb joins Syracuse.com and The Post-Standard
Woman caught on video stabbing man in wheelchair, disemboweling other man, prosecutor says
Man sentenced for fatally shooting man and leaving him in trunk: ‘It’s in God’s hands’
Company news: Charlie Wallace retires from VIP Development Associates after 40+ years
Brawl between migrants and police in New York City touches off backlash
Judge OKs law allowing more New Yorkers to vote early by mail
Cookie bakery, podcasts, handyman services: See 43 new businesses in Central NY
Company news: Michael Frame promoted by MACNY, The Manufacturers Association
Syracuse Area Middle East Dialogue group calls for cease-fire in Gaza (Your Letters)
Hochul pushes SUNY Upstate to put empty apartment tower, vacant land to good use. ‘It’s not OK’
36 families cheated out of bail money, DA says. Syracuse mom and son arrested
See top-earning Onondaga County employees ranked; search 2023 pay for over 5,000 workers
It’s been 99 days since NYS senators met about cannabis. What’s the plan?
Company news: Tim Hammond and Jay Jerose promoted by The Bonadio Group
Taxpayers spend extra $1 million for Tully’s NYS Fair stand (Good Morning CNY for Feb. 6)
See new $2,900 a month apartments in one of downtown Syracuse’s oldest buildings (photos)
Company news: Sgt. Jordan Pannell awarded 2023 North Syracuse Police Officer of the Year
Cortland man shot by police during standoff charged with attempted murder
Tractor-trailer crashes, lands on side, closes I-690 West side road in Syracuse
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul to Rep. Brandon Williams: Are you with your state on border bill?
Syracuse lawmaker delays vote on council, mayor raises, citing new non-union staff pay hike
So many concerns about optometry school displacing public housing (Your Letters)
Company news: Northern Onondaga Public Library announces board of trustees members
DeWitt’s PPC Broadband to add nearly 100 jobs
Republicans push Onondaga County to sue NY over change to election schedule
Company news: Pathfinder Bank hires Colleen McCraith
Man accused of helping person die by suicide in Upstate NY motel
Worst places to see 2024 solar eclipse? Two spots in Upstate NY could be cloudiest
Syracuse airport is getting two more national fast-food chain restaurants
Taxpayers spend extra $1 million for Tully’s stand used 13 days a year at NY State Fair
Non-union Syracuse city staff getting second pay increase in six months
Office buildings, auto body, vacant land: See 19 property sales from $1K to $1.9M
Body discovered in Upstate NY river; police investigating
People in Motion: 26 promotions, new hires, more at Central NY businesses, agencies
Advocates voice outrage over tearing down public housing; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Feb. 5)
A Syracuse nonprofit steps in to give mortgages to Black homeowners neglected by banks
2 cars collide on Syracuse’s North Side
Ithaca College grad wins Grammy Award for producer of the year, classical
Border enforcement policy, wartime aid for Ukraine, Israel part of $118B package revealed by Senate
Man dies in Lewis County after snowmobile crashes into tree, troopers say
Cortland County real estate: See all homes sold, Jan. 27-Feb. 2
Sunny day in Syracuse starts fire inside liquor store
Madison County real estate: See all homes sold, Jan. 27-Feb. 2
Oneida County real estate: See all homes sold, Jan. 27-Feb. 2
Tompkins County real estate: See all homes sold, Jan. 27-Feb. 2
Oswego County real estate: See all homes sold, Jan. 27-Feb. 2
Cayuga County real estate: See all homes sold, Jan. 27-Feb. 2
Seneca County real estate: See all homes sold, Jan. 27-Feb. 2
$750K home in Skaneateles; plus 110 other Onondaga County home sales
In NY, it’s best of times for sports gambling, worst of times for cannabis (Editorial Board Opinion)
‘An assault, a violation’: Advocates voice outrage over tearing down public housing for optometry school
Syracuse firefighters mark 85 years since Collins Block fire killed 9 with ceremony including recruits
Before trucks sink through floor, Syracuse eyes $9.1M in public works garage repairs
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for Feb. 3, 2024
Finally, some sunshine for cloud-covered Upstate NY: How long will it last?
Man thought he was buying cocaine and meth for $9,000, but agents had swapped in fake drugs, DEA says
NY state is free to tear down I-81 in Syracuse, appeals court rules
Micron offering paid summer internships for Central NY college students
Today’s obituary: Henry Centore, 89, owned Centore’s Men’s Shop and was ‘devoted community servant’
Syracuse school goes into lockdown twice in single day, but parents were not told for 6 days
Two people hospitalized in serious condition after head-on crash in Clay, troopers say
I-81 construction alert: East Seneca Turnpike reduced to one lane for week
New York State Fair plans to cut afternoon concerts at Suburban Park
NY Senate passes health care package as Medicaid spending debate heats up
New NY State Police superintendent shakes up agency leadership on first day
Migrants take bus to California after arrest for beating NYC cops
Cicero homeowners charged after deputies find cocaine during search for bomb materials, deputies say
32-year-old man stabbed to death in Clay identified; roommate charged, sheriff says
This year, Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday converge. What that means for local Catholics
City assessor: Syracuse.com got it wrong on Harrison House headline (Your Letters)
Traffic slowed on Onondaga Lake Parkway after early morning crash
‘I just have zero faith’: Applicants for NY cannabis licenses say regulators are shifting goalposts
Man killed in Clay, suspect in custody, deputies say
Did groundhog see his shadow? Groundhog Day 2024 forecast from Punxsutawney Phil
CNY animal park expansion is back on. What changed? (Good Morning CNY for Feb. 2)
How the Syracuse community immediately froze a plan to put a hospital building on public housing land
2 men, imprisoned for decades, cleared of 1987 New Year’s killing in Times Square
Deputies, bomb squad at search of Cicero home for bomb making devices, materials
Chimney fire spreads in Marietta home, making the house uninhabitable, firefighters say
Teen charged in Syracuse murder sentenced to up to 4 years in prison after pleading to lesser charge
Man admits setting fire that killed 30 horses at Upstate NY casino
Longtime strip club owner — possibly facing jail time — sells property, exits business
Popular coffee shop has restaurant inspection violations; 22 found satisfactory
More suspects nabbed in attack on cops outside NYC migrant shelter
OxyContin marketer, opioid maker announce settlements totaling $500 million
Hochul nominates new police leader to agency that has struggled to diversify its ranks
IDA reform measures pushed in Albany
NY seeks to remove barriers for migrants to join workforce
Company news: Barton & Loguidice announces 7 promotions in Syracuse
Build skating rink at Onondaga Lake Park to host pond hockey tournament (Your Letters)
National Geographic lists eclipse at Niagara Falls as a top 2024 adventure
‘Health homes’ are on the chopping block. Who will help 30,000 NY kids?(Your Letters)
CNY sex offender pleads guilty to having thousands of child pornography files, prosecutors say
Bail bond scheme costs people thousands, lands loved ones back in Syracuse jail
Groundhog Day 2024: Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? The forecast says...
Rise Above Poverty: Syracuse banker left finance to start nonprofit for students
Syracuse land bank’s future home is historic mansion it’s been trying to save since 2018
CNY nursing home leaders: Medicaid cuts would devastate our facilities, patients (Guest Opinion)
CNY animal park expansion is back on. What has changed?
Tribute bands for Millennials: New wave of ‘90s, 2000s music acts growing in Syracuse
Man shot in Cortland home fired at police, who returned fire, troopers say
Will iconic Marshall Street bar reopen? (Good Morning CNY for Feb. 1)
Company news: Katherine McDonald and Megan Myers promoted by SU’s Falk College
Who has the edge in Democratic campaign to take on Rep. Brandon Williams?
State troopers arrest 13 on drug, gun charges in two-day crackdown around Carrier Circle