Coverage of news, events, and stories specific to Central New York, focusing on local issues, culture, and community developments.
The Onondaga Lake Parkway Bridge has earned the title "Undefeated Heavyweight Champion of the World" on social media. Tractor trailers strike the bridge at an increasing rate in recent years,…
The SUNY System permanently dropped their requirement for applicants to submit ACT/SAT test scores. The requirement had only been temporarily dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogGeDDNW8MU Transcript CURRAN CAMPBELL: On…
Syracuse is one of several cities in New York State participating in Attorney General Letitia James' gun buyback on April 29th. Law enforcement will be accepting firearms in exchange for…
The largest free jazz festival in the northeast, Syracuse Jazz Fest has been bringing high-profile talent and local acts to Syracuse since 1982 For the first time in its 41…
Peaks Coffee Company held a vintage pop-up event this past Earth Day. Usually, if you want to use the bathroom at Peaks Coffee Company, you'll have to ask for a…
Tic Tac Toes Daycare opened and immediately filled all of their spots. Their waitlist tripled and they decide to open another daycare to help more families. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-ogeoeolpg Transcript Maddie Mustion:…
70 years later - the original beard and mustache contest is back in Syracuse! Wolek's Beard and Mustache Contest took place in the Syracuse Polish Home over the weekend. https://youtu.be/lsl5e0iHc6w…
Girls' wrestling have become more popular around Central New York, and the Baldwinsville girls' wrestling club is trying to make the sport more accessible to young girls. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtIYxFYdZjE Transcript Lindsey…
The SUNY School System on April 13 announced it would be dropping their SAT/ACT requirement for undergraduate applicants. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6-n7s62lIM Transcript Track 1: On April 13th it was announced that the…
No matter if it's the summer or the winter, visible homelessness has been an ongoing issue in Syracuse. https://youtu.be/rQlVTZ84pbY Transcript JEREMY STRIANO: This is your ordinary park bench. It sits…
