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Sharon Owens makes history as the first Black mayor of Syracuse. Following a private swearing-in, Owens outlines priorities like housing and snow removal.
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Medical experts warn central New York residents that snow shoveling can cause dangerous heart strain. Learn how to protect yourself while clearing heavy snow. -
Crews have begun 24/7 repairs on a collapsed water main in Cicero. Conservation orders remain in effect for 27,000 customers in central New York. -
Travel advisories are in effect for Onondaga and Madison counties as lake effect snow is expected to blanket parts of central New York with over two feet. -
The Onondaga County Legislature approved a record $549 million expansion of the Oak Orchard Wastewater Treatment Plant to support growth and the Micron project. -
New York State and SUNY ESF are partnering on a pilot program to find safe ways to collect and recycle hazardous e-cigarette and vaping device waste. -
OCWA Executive Director Jeff Brown explains the timeline of events that led to a catastrophic water main collapse and conservation orders in central New York. -
Work will begin in earnest Monday to begin to repair a massive water line that feeds six towns in Onondaga and Madison counties.
