Onondaga County puts term limit question on ballot
Voters will get to see this question on the ballot when they vote at their designated polling location on Nov. 4 2025.
The $39 million town hall proposal in Manlius has been taken off the agenda.
Town council members proposed a $39 million plan to remodel this building, aiming to modernize Manlius Town Hall, but it was recently pulled from the referendum agenda amid public debate.…
New York awards $2 million to support mental health in rural farming communities
New York State awarded $2 million to AIM Independent Living Center to operate a mental health support program for rural farming communities. The five-year program includes consulting services, a helpline,…
Micron’s environmental report draws mixed reactions at public hearings
Residents shared concerns about air quality, wetlands, and environmental impacts during a July 23 public hearing on Micron’s proposed chip plant at Liverpool High School. While officials didn’t respond at…
Cuts in staffing at the National Weather Service may have long term effects in Syracuse
https://soundcloud.com/jordan-booker-797203638/nws-cuts-syracuse?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing&si=5e838c7e4b784a73bac2eacf3d9e4266 AUDIO DESCRIPTION: Jordan Booker, Reporter: The staffing cuts to the national weather made by the Trump Administration might have ramifications here in Syracuse. The local NWS station in Binghamton…
Primary day in Central New York sparks debate over voter access
As polls open across Central New York for Tuesday’s primary, the spotlight isn’t just on the candidates —it's also on the way the election system works, and who gets to…
Syracuse celebrates World Refugee Day with flag-raising ceremony
Community members wave flags from around the world on the steps of Syracuse City Hall during a celebration of World Refugee Day.
A Vietnam War veteran takes on a new battle
More than 5 million Americans took part in protests against the Trump administration on Saturday — including one Vietnam War veteran whose story is 75 years in the making.
Dewitt celebrates Juneteenth amid national push back on DEI
For many in attendance, the event wasn’t just about celebration, it was about standing firm in the face of political pushback.
Turning celebration into civic action: How Syracuse’s Juneteenth celebration became a launchpad for change
Community focused festivals like Juneteenth provide a strategic opportunity for grassroots organizations to mobilize civic action. These events naturally attract residents who are deeply connected to their cultural identity and…