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Gillibrand lays out priorities as member of incoming Democratic majority

Cara Chapman (NCPR)

Onondaga County has chosen a preferred developer to work on reviving the former ShoppingTown Mall property in DeWitt.

Onondaga County selects new developer to revive the former ShoppingTown Mall property in DeWitt

Eric Reinhardt

Onondaga County selects Continuum Partners to lead a $400 million mixed-use redevelopment of the vacant ShoppingTown Mall property in DeWitt, New York.

An Onondaga County Legislature race has been decided, and the challenger expands his lead in a close State Assembly race.

Phillips expands lead over Lemondes in Assembly race; final Onondaga County Legislature race decided

Eric Reinhardt

Democratic challenger Ian Phillips expands his lead in the 126th Assembly District race as Jessica Dapson secures a 14-3 Onondaga County Legislature majority.

The Full Circle Design Competition on Nov. 10 included presentations from three design teams at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Syracuse.

Onondaga Historical Association hosts Columbus Circle redesign presentations

Eric Reinhardt

Finalists presented three redesign proposals for Syracuse's Columbus Circle as the Columbus Monument Corporation plans legal action over FOIL requests.

The Columbus Monument Corporation wants more information about the contest to redesign Columbus Circle in Syracuse and plans legal action to secure those details.

Columbus Monument Corporation plans legal action over planned redesign of Syracuse's Columbus Circle

Eric Reinhardt

The Columbus Monument Corporation plans legal action against the Onondaga Historical Association over FOIL requests regarding the Columbus Circle redesign.

Nicholas J. Orcutt (left) is trying to get an EMS reform bill passed in honor of his late friend, Jesse Culotti (right).

Central NY paramedic works to get EMS reform bill passed

Jessica Cain

Nicholas J. Orcutt would like emergency medical services to be considered an essential service nationwide and receive funding through the Department of Health and Human Services.

A license plate reading camera attached to a black pole, pointed at oncoming traffic.

NY civil liberties groups push for 48-hour limit on police retaining license plate camera data

Jon Campbell

Lawmakers are weighing measures to crack down on Flock and other automatic license-plate readers.

Cicero legislator Tim Burtis, a former legislature chairman, listens during a meeting of the Onondaga County Legislature on Nov. 5, 2026.

Former Onondaga County Legislature chairman says local GOP has to regroup after election defeats

Eric Reinhardt

Former Onondaga County Legislature Chairman Tim Burtis says local Republicans must reorganize after election defeats yielded a Democratic supermajority.

Onondaga COunty Health Commissioner Dr. Katie Anderson receives a flu vaccine, Oct. 10.

Early flu season is making New Yorkers sicker, earlier

Dave Bullard

New York flu cases and hospitalizations are surging as flu season arrives six weeks early. Health officials urge New Yorkers to get vaccinated without delay.

Clemson quarterback Tait Reynolds takes a snap against Syracuse on Saturday November 7, 2026.

Jahiem Lawson returns fumble 22 yards for a score, Clemson holds on to defeat Syracuse 18-13

Associated Press

Jahiem Lawson returned Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli's fumble 22 yards for a score, and Clemson held on to defeat the Orange 18-13 Saturday.