Camping for the first time just got a little easier
The New York State Department of Conservation is offering a lottery for residents to make camping more accessible.
Eastwood vintage store owners balance ownership with the classroom
Jake and Rebecca Patterson opened Happy Hour Vintage in March 2024.
Controversy on Comstock Ave.? Syracuse Common Council held authorization for street closure
A street closure tied to Syracuse University's new dorm construction hit a roadblock on June 1 after the Syracuse Common Council held off on reauthorizing the shutdown of Comstock Avenue.
CNY business owners launch Queeracuse, an online directory for LGBTQ+ owned businesses
As Pride Month kicks off, locals are taking action to promote queer-friendly spaces across Central New York. Travis Barr, co-owner of H. Grey Supply Co., is one half of the…
Serving up smiles: ACEing Autism creates community on the tennis court
At the YMCA in Manlius, tennis is becoming more than just a game. ACEing Autism is giving children on the autism spectrum a place to build confidence, friendships and unforgettable…
Local composer writes his second act on the basketball court
Dan Godfrey, an American composer and retired Syracuse University professor, goes to the Barnes Center every week to play pick-up basketball.
Residents weigh in on how Syracuse should use $20 million in state funding
The extra funding could mean a lot for a city. And while Syracuse city officials may already have a plan on how the money can be used, residents have their…
OnondagaMan triathlon returns with new race option for athletes of all levels
More than 150 athletes will take on the challenge of the third annual OnondagaMan Long Course Triathlon this weekend, racing 70 miles through Central New York. Organizers have also introduced…
Syracuse is hiring a nightlife coordinator as they look to retain young residents
Syracuse created a Nightlife Coordinator position to stop young people from leaving — but with summer fast approaching, nobody has the job yet. NCC News spoke to downtown residents and…
Syracuse mayor’s office says school zone cameras are changing driver behavior
Speeding violations in Syracuse school zones continue to decline, according to city officials. Leaders say the trend shows speed cameras are making streets safer, even as the program continues to…