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Canastota's Elderhaven a ‘no go’ 12/01/08
The Canastota Zoning Board of Appeals denied a request for Elderhaven, an adult day care center owned by Michael and...

Holidays heralded in Hamilton 12/01/08
Sue McVaugh will perform one of her favorite duties of the year as Hamilton’s mayor – flipping the switch on the...

Smithfield Town Council: Budget up almost 3 percent 12/01/08
The town of Smithfield adopted its 2009 budget Nov. 10. The spending plan for 2009 includes an increase of 2.78...

Oneida: 350 sign, present petition in Phillipson’s controversy 12/01/08
Many Oneida city residents- at least 350 of them- were upset in the wake of the final purchase of the Herb Phillipson’s...

Canastota schools on a spending freeze 12/01/08
As the Canastota School District enters into the budget process, the decision has been made to put a freeze on spending...

Canastota Board rejects truck bid 12/01/08
The village board rejected the only bid on the new fire truck the department plans to purchase to review specifications...

Parents: Talk to your teen about prescription drug abuse 12/02/08
This is the final installment in a three-part series on prescription drug use and abuse among CNY youth. As the...

Black Friday in Fairmount: A first-hand account 12/02/08
Sandy Searle and Micki Arnold had a game plan. It was based on their experience as “Black Friday” shoppers. The sisters...

Marcellus Rotarians holding tree sale 12/02/08
The holiday season is a time for giving. As in years past, when residents give Marcellus Rotary a little money, they...

A Day in the Life of … Marcellian Bonnie Hanyak, Owner of Chocolate Pizza 12/02/08
The Chocolate Pizza Factory in the village of Marcellus has to be one of my favorite shops to visit. Not only do I...

Marcellus fall production opens this weekend 12/02/08
Students in Marcellus present two shows each year. The “All-School Show” is in the spring. It is always a big musical...

Liverpool: Wetzel Road Elementary School participates in Go Green initiative 12/02/08
To Wetzel Road Elementary School Principal Brenda Zavaski, teaching her students how to be environmentally friendly...

Clay approves Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan 12/02/08
After years of work, the town of Clay is finally ready to move forward with its waterfront revitalization. At its...

Mystery thrives in Radisson resident 12/02/08
The avid mystery man is at it again. Clyde Skaggs recently published his fifth book, “Love, Death, and Deceit.” The...

Together again 12/02/08
Barnes & Noble Booksellers on Route 31 in Clay has invited Labs4Rescue volunteers back for the third time to offer free...

B'ville: Area’s best restaurants sought 12/02/08
The Taste of Baldwinsville seeks area restaurants willing to put their best creations to the test while supporting a...

Community input sought for B'ville budget development 12/02/08
The Baldwinsville Central School District is seeking input from district residents as it develops the 2009-10...

B'ville boards in brief: TDR sending/receiving zone 12/02/08
The much anticipated Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program, adopted by the town of Lysander in October,...

B'ville: One Apartment at a time 12/02/08
Village officials are looking to improve the quality of life for village renters. Two proposed codes are currently...

Looking backward: Back when beef came from the butcher 12/02/08
Two weeks ago, I promised you the first in a series of stories about our early schools. While conducting my research, I...

Making Christmas miracles in B'ville 12/02/08
Individuals have been working year-round to bring Christmas to everyone in Baldwinsville. Now they need your...

Cazenovia Schools offers workshop on communication styles.:Dec 4 12/03/08
Two years ago the Cazenovia School District Board of Education asked the Cazenovia community to provide feedback as to...

Girls outshine boys on standardized math tests, nationally 12/03/08
The stereotype of males outshining females on standardized tests scores is about to end. In a recent national study,...

Future budget concerns J-D board 12/03/08
Concerns regarding the upcoming state budget cuts amid the current financial crisis was the main topic of conversation...

J-E holds third capital project public meeting 12/03/08
Less than 40 people attended the third and final public information session Tuesday night held by the Jordan-Elbridge...

Liverpool: WRE goes green 12/03/08
To Wetzel Road Elementary School Principal Brenda Zavaski, teaching her students how to be environmentally friendly...

Lights on the Lake kicks off 19th season 12/03/08
Looking for a little holiday cheer? Look no further than Onondaga Lake Park. The park will once again be alight with...

NSCSD numbers dropping 12/03/08
The North Syracuse Central School District’s enrollment projections estimate that its elementary numbers will...

East Syracuse man dead after train hits car 12/03/08
The State Police in Oneida are investigating a train/car fatal accident that occurred around 6:20 p.m. at the CSX...

Village of Camillus board passes moratorium 12/04/08
The village of Camillus board passed three local laws last week during the regular board meeting, including a 180-day...

Syracuse Real Food Co-op among the cutting edge of really green grocers 12/05/08
One can appreciate the changing seasons in the great outdoors and in the produce aisle at the Syracuse Real Food Co-op....

Fire in Van Buren 12/05/08
Smoke poured from a Village Green apartment building Thursday evening as firefighters worked to subdue the...

F'ville chamber honors four fine citizens 12/05/08
Four community members were honored Nov. 21 at a special event sponsored by the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce. The...

ES-M a frontrunner with new pharmaceutical class 12/05/08
An illness called “High School Syndrome” has hit East Syracuse-Minoa Central High School and students in a new class...

Future budget concerns J-D board 12/05/08
Concerns regarding the upcoming state budget cuts amid the current financial crisis was the main topic of conversation...

Robbie T’s Pizza: A Jamesville gem 12/05/08
Wrapped food in hand, a regular turns to Robbie Thompson on his way out the door: “As always, awesome.” Another...

Other people’s pictures 12/05/08
When Syracuse native Lorca Shepperd and her husband/collaborator Cabot Philbrick set out to make Other People’s...

DCL celebrates outgoing director's years of service 12/07/08
In January, the DeWitt Community Library transitioned from its longtime home in the basement of Shoppingtown Mall to a...

Liverpool moves forward with stadium renovation proposal 12/08/08
Come February, voters in the Liverpool Central School District will get another chance to decide if the high school...

Syracuse Diocese acquires millions from late couple 12/08/08
The Syracuse Catholic Diocese accepted a gift in excess of $30 million through a generous bequest of the late Robert...

Solvay library, family team up to remember young artist 12/08/08
"You just had to know Heather," said her grandmother, Mary Valerio. "We really want to celebrate what she did...

B’ville schools to use messaging service for attendance 12/08/08
Beginning Jan. 5, the first day students are back to school from the holiday break, all of the schools of the...

Durgee leaders bring green message to elementary students 12/08/08
The Durgee Junior High School Leadership Team (DLT) has gone green, and members are busy spreading the word to...

B’ville man named CRC executive director 12/08/08
The Cultural Resources Council of Syracuse and Onondaga County has named Baldwinsville native Stephen Butler as its new...

Economy affects local college endowments, tuition 12/08/08
The current strain of the economy is not only affecting people, but businesses as well. And, a wealthy business that...

Elderhaven possible in Canastota 12/08/08
A new zoning law in the village could set a precedent in residential and commercially zoned districts in the village...

Lenox increases tax exempt earnings 12/08/08
At a public hearing held Nov. 25 the Lenox town board adopted a law giving Cold War Veterans property tax exemption....

Canastota students collect food for needy 12/08/08
It's that time of year again. The second annual Holiday Doggie Biscuit Sale has begun. The homemade peanut butter...

Caz High School students participate in Tel-Auc 12/09/08
Saturday Nov. 15 found 26 Cazenovia School District students, teachers, staff and administrators volunteered their time...

Shop late in Hamilton this season 12/09/08
Hamilton’s first annual World of Holidays campaign has given residents and visitors a whirlwind of festivities,...

Madison volunteer honored for helping others 12/09/08
United Way of Central New York recently honored Colleen Nassimos of Madison with the Exceptional Community Volunteer...

Christmas movie marathon among Hamilton holiday highlights 12/09/08
Friday Dec. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m., the Friends will be hosting their annual Open House. Join the Friends and staff...

Truly green Christmas: Buy a locally-grown tree 12/09/08
If you buy a real Christmas tree this season, it’s a good idea to ask where the trees are grown. Often, the answer will...

Victory Sports seeks medical facility 12/09/08
A 99-acre site in the town of Skaneateles is being eyed by local orthopedic surgeon Dr. Marc Pietropaoli, who plans to...

Mayor: Trucks not just a Skaneateles issue 12/09/08
As time winds down to when Gov. David Paterson will hopefully sign state Department of Transportation draft regulations...

Christmastime at the Steadman House 12/09/08
This weekend, the Marcellus Historical Society will open the doors to the Steadman House and welcome residents and...

Marcellus parents get lesson in drug abuse 12/09/08
The recent incidents of prescription drug buse by students has prompted the Marcellus Central School District to take...

Lenox opens two bids for new loader 12/09/08
Before the regular meeting on Dec. 8 bids were opened for a new four-wheel drive loader the town of Lenox plans to...

B'ville $26m Capital Project on Ballot 12/09/08
District residents are asked to approve $26 million in capital improvement projects throughout the Baldwinsville school...

Implementation of Lysander TDR Program Underway 12/09/08
Preserve the character and quality of life on the Cold Springs Peninsula. According to Lysander officials, that is...

B'ville boards: Proposed codes raise concerns 12/09/08
Baldwinsville resident Robert Weichert told village officials he would contest the proposed rental codes should the...

Anheuser-Busch InBev cuts jobs 12/09/08
Anheuser-Busch InBev plans to cut approximately 1,400 U.S. salaried positions to integrate Anheuser-Busch Inc.,...

Sullivan quarry: No end in sight 12/09/08
The town of Sullivan held a public hearing Dec. 3 on proposed Local Law No. 7 for the year 2008. Those on both sides of...

Chittenango curbs property donation 12/10/08
No one spoke at a public hearing regarding the dedication of streets in the Burning Hollow development to the...

Rotary delivers meals 12/10/08
Baldwinsville Rotarians Dave Horan and Marv Joslin delivered 14 hot meals to senior citizen residents of Conifer...

Barclay presents flag to Elden 12/10/08
On Dec. 8, New York State Assemblyman William Barclay presented a New York State flag to Elden Elementary School in...

Children, teens: Coping with holiday blues 12/10/08
December: For many kids, it’s about making snow angels; drinking hot cocoa; beaming with delight at holiday lights;...

Rayhill's show down to once a week as WCNY-FM curtails jazz 12/10/08
After airing five nights a week since 1971 on WCNY-FM, Leo Rayhill’s “Sounds of Jazz” has been trimmed to a single...

Assessments expected to increase 4 percent in East Syracuse 12/10/08
Topics discussed at the Dec. 2 East Syracuse Village Board meeting included Grievance Day, March elections and...

Presentations take the lead with ES-M BOE 12/10/08
Principal Kelly Sajnog and members of the East Syracuse-Minoa Board of Education presented 18 Pine Grove Middle School...

Marc Baum to run for Manlius village mayor 12/10/08
Manlius Village Trustee Marc Baum kicked off his campaign for mayor Dec. 8 at The Wine House in Manlius. Appointed as...

MOU on its way to a vote 12/10/08
Fayetteville Mayor Mark Olsen updated the Manlius Village Board Dec. 2 on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the...

F-M BOE recognizes advisory councils 12/10/08
Parents and staff who shape five advisory councils in the Fayetteville-Manlius School District were recognized for...

Canastota students attend leadership workshop 12/10/08
Making great strides within the Canastota School District are character education and leadership. Since Otis Jennings...

Lenox residents request three-way stop 12/10/08
Scenic Avenue residents John and Rosanne Brasher have requested three-way stop signs placed at Scenic and Lorraine...

Geddes board abolishes highway position 12/10/08
Sixteen of the 20 Geddes Town Highway Department employees were present Tuesday night at the regular Geddes Town Board...

How much library does $20 million buy? 12/11/08
When the state Legislature reconvened Nov. 18 for a special session to chop state spending, Gov. David Paterson pushed...

Lebanon to hold emergency meeting 12/11/08
Lebanon town officials will hold a special meeting of the Lebanon Town Board Saturday Dec. 13 at 9 a.m. at the town...

J-E voters pass Proposition 1 12/11/08
Jordan-Elbridge Central School District residents had their final say Thursday on the proposed capital project when...

Solvay library, family celebrate young artist 12/11/08
"You just had to know Heather," said her grandmother, Mary Valerio. "We really want to celebrate what she did...

Canastota elementary schools ELA, math scores improve 12/11/08
Elementary school educators “talking the same language” could be the key to the Canastota School Districts transition...

Lincoln lights up the holidays 12/11/08
In the true spirit of Christmas, a “sleepy little” town came to life last Saturday night. The sounds of caroling...

Task force won't back down 12/11/08
There is no backing down now. That message was clear on Thursday when the Upstate New York Safety Coalition Task Force...

Madison County, Lenox apply for grant 12/11/08
The Madison County Highway Department will take the lead on applying for a $400,000 grant for a salt storage shed,...

Canastota firefighter to be honored 12/11/08
Canastota firefighter Tim Mitchell said his father inspired him to become a volunteer. Carl Mitchell was a member of...

B'ville's Believe It Or Not 12/12/08
The reputation of Baldwinsville’s carp angling is growing. After blowing away similar endurance angling tournaments...

Canastota business best kept secret 12/12/08
“Many people don’t even know we are here,” said Steve Miller, general manager at Queensboro Farm Products. Miller was...

Highway portion designated to renowned priest 12/12/08
A portion of State Route 174 has been dedicated to the late Rev. Joseph Champlin, who died from a rare form of bone...

Village of Marcellus approves acquisition of library 12/12/08
The signs in downtown Marcellus still point people in search of the Marcellus Free Library to Slocombe Avenue. But the...

Baking 101 12/12/08
The sweet aroma of sugar cookies wafted down the halls of the high school this week as kindergarteners rolled, cut and...

Capt. James Gasapo: home for the holidays 12/13/08
Though the third generation in his family to serve in the United States military, Capt. James Gasapo said it was not a...

Proposed Manlius shopping center prompts mixed reactions 12/13/08
Plans for a grocery store and an athletic field hinge on the town board’s decision on whether to grant a zoning change...

Despite troubled times, J-E food pantry thrives 12/14/08
Food pantries across the country are struggling to provide needy families with food in the face of harsh economic times...

Live nativity presented at FUMC 12/15/08
The Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church will bring the story of Christ’s birth to life during a live nativity...

B'ville Optimist Christmas tree sale 12/15/08
“An Optimist has a unique outlook on what is happening around him. Some people say, ‘ I don’t like winter because the...

Confusion reigns at Sullivan ZBA 12/15/08
Members of the Sullivan Zoning Board of Appeals didn’t seem to have a good handle on what they were supposed to do...

Hamilton coach "tied up" in cancer fundraising 12/16/08
Anyone familiar with Hamilton Central Schools' Dave Rhyde knows he is always the very picture of the well dressed high...

Strong Hearts has the goods 12/16/08
Ten years ago, Syracuse-born Joel Capolongo was making headlines that his parents probably weren’t clipping out for...

Lysander: Melvin Farms catalyst for TDR 12/16/08
Six years ago, development threatened the scenic view of the Seneca River valley. At that time, a developer had...

Canastota: Agreement made with snowmobile club 12/16/08
The Canastota village board entered into a Landowner Easement Agreement with the Tri-Valley Riders Inc. snowmobile...

Looking back: Lysander goes to school 12/16/08
I promised you awhile back a series of stories about our early schools. So, I drove out past Plainville to see what I...

Rotarians host senior citizen Christmas party 12/16/08
Since its inception in 1972, the Baldwinsville Rotary Club’s annual senior Christmas party has been a popular event for...

Geddes Highway Department cries foul 12/16/08
Sixteen of the 20 Geddes Town Highway Department employees were present Tuesday night at the regular Geddes Town Board...

Marcellus Town holds final informational meeting on proposed town hall project 12/16/08
In the third round of public presentations for a new town hall, a handful of Marcellus residents joined tow n...

Snake-Oil Glassworks holds holiday open house 12/16/08
It’s a different world when you walk into Phil Austin’s shop in Mottville. The term “shop” has two different meanings...

Canastota Community Chest supports Boy Scouts 12/17/08
Thanks to the Canastota Community Chest, Boy Scout Troop 43 can purchase some of the items that fund-raising alone...

East Syracuse woman starts clothing drive for kids 12/17/08
When Dawn Cramer, secretary for the East Syracuse Fire Department, looks through the large double doors onto North...

Sullivan: January sewer meeting planned 12/17/08
The Sullivan Town Council will hold a meeting next month for Route 31 residents. The informational session is for...

NPG: Another round of layoffs 12/17/08
New Process Gear has told to its workforce there will be an indefinite layoff of 216 team members effective next...

J-E district not content with project vote 12/17/08
Jordan-Elbridge district residents had their final say Thursday on the capital project when they passed Proposition 1,...

Manlius Shopping Center voted down 12/17/08
Plans for a grocery store and an athletic field in the town of Manlius were halted Dec. 17 when board members voted...

Liverpool jeweler offers kids a chance to 'earn' gifts 12/17/08
For most parents, it’s the same story every year: if a kid wants to buy something for one, the other has to give them...

Syracuse China closing: is there a silver lining? 12/17/08
The local economy was dealt another blow last week with the announcement that local mainstay Syracuse China will close...

Student averages decline at Canastota schools 12/17/08
Although the amount of students failing two or more grades has decreased overall, student averages have declined in...

Chiming in on health care reform 12/17/08
Many concerns about our country weigh on the minds of citizens including health care. According to President-elect...

Manlius trustee to run for mayor 12/18/08
Manlius Village Trustee Mark Paul Serrafin announced Dec. 18 that he is running for mayor in the March village...

Solvay lineman electrocuted 12/18/08
A Solvay Electric Department lineman was electrocuted Thursday while working on a power line in Geddes. Marc Mallaro,...

State aid cuts would reduce school budgets up to 12 percent 12/18/08
When Gov. David Paterson released his budget earlier this week, public schools cringed at the proposed 3.3 percent...

B'ville Capital Project passes 12/18/08
District residents have approved $26 million in capital improvement projects throughout the Baldwinsville school...

Schumer seeks public works initiatives 12/18/08
Sen. Charles Schumer visited Madison County as part of his annual 62-county tour Thursday. He got an up-close look at...

NSCSD takes $3.6 million hit in budget proposal 12/18/08
School districts across the state are reeling from the cuts proposed in Gov. David Paterson’s executive budget, and...

Trees bring joy to home 12/18/08
Last year AnnMarie Rossi set up about a dozen Christmas trees in her Canastota home. She and her husband, Richard, lost...

Cazenovia man charged in Pompey crash 12/18/08
A 28-year-old Cazenovia resident was charged with leaving the scene and other traffic violations after allegedly...

Proposed $2.5m cut for B’ville schools 12/18/08
Baldwinsville Central school district faces a $2.5 million reduction in state aid should Gov. David Paterson’s proposed...

To be or not to be a joint fire district 12/18/08
For more than eight months, officials from the fire districts of the villages of Fayetteville and Manlius have met to...

Trophy returns home to FMHS 12/18/08
Members from the 1954 Fayetteville-Manlius basketball team passed their beloved trophy back to their alma mater Dec. 9,...

Highway portion of Route 174 dedicated to renowned priest 12/18/08
A portion of State Route 174 has been dedicated to the late Rev. Joseph Champlin, who died from a rare form of bone...

F’ville board hears Oz weekend update 12/18/08
Dr. Sally Wagner, executive director of the Gage Foundation, addressed the Fayetteville Village Board Dec. 15 with a...

FFL: ‘Tis the season to give blood 12/18/08
The American Red Cross exceeded its goal to collect 30 pints of blood last week by totaling 37 pints at the...

Madoff scam far outweighs Bennett’s 12/19/08
Recent securities fraud 50 times more costly than Bennett’s pyramid scheme: Wall Street’s newest alleged con man,...

Alzheimer’s book helps children understand 12/19/08
Alzheimer’s Association book helps children understand ‘What’s Happening to Grandpa’: There are more than 250,000...

New arts exec has local roots 12/19/08
Eastwood resident Stephen Butler takes over at the CRC: A Central New York native with a solid background in arts...

B’ville: Rental law off table, rink to return 12/19/08
After hearing landlords’ concerns, Baldwinsville officials have opted to offer education rather than law regarding a...

Researcher’s discoveries spawn Upstate New York company 12/19/08
New generation of hearing protectors is based on research done at Syracuse University’s Institute for Sensory Research...

‘Step Up’ party at local mall benefits women, children 12/19/08
Spreading hope during hard times For DeWitt resident Carol Goodfellow, wrapping gifts brings great satisfaction,...

Service to remember Pan Am 103 12/19/08
Service of Remembrance on Sunday, Dec. 21, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Pan Am 103: Sunday, Dec. 21,...

Help Support our Troops this Holiday Season 12/19/08
Recently, I kicked-off a campaign to call on Central New Yorkers to support our troops this holiday season by...

Peace Council Schedules New Year's Eve Peace Vigil 12/19/08
When: Wednesday, December 31 at 5 pm Where: Clinton Square, downtown Syracuse* The Syracuse Peace Council invites...

State aid cuts reduce library, deficit funding 12/19/08
When Gov. David Paterson released his budget earlier this week, public schools cringed at the proposed 3.3 percent cuts...

Council considering going green to make green 12/19/08
It is a trading system that supporters say has the potential to usher in a new popular commodity, while at the same...

Zoo's Half-Price Sundays Extended Through December 21 12/19/08
National Grid's partnership with the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, which reduces admission by more than 50 percent on Sundays,...

Hamilton Pizza Hut recognized for helping community 12/19/08
The local Hamilton Pizza Hut has received an award—not for its pizza, but rather for what it does and who it helps in...

Sylvan Beach lights up Sunday 12/19/08
he mayor and Trustees for the Village of Sylvan Beach were all present for the regular monthly meeting held in the...

Two named to Oneida Financial Corp. Board 12/19/08
Oneida Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: ONFC) (“Oneida”), the parent company of The Oneida Savings Bank is proud to announce...

Canastota's railroad days 12/19/08
The third annual series of Canal Side Talks leads off with “Railroad Days in Canastota” by longtime newspaper editor...

Onondaga Road students tie reading to culture 12/20/08
Onondaga Road elementary students enjoyed the annual "Read Around the World" event Nov. 24, when parents and students...

Morrisville State professor takes students on the road to gain skills 12/22/08
Determining agricultural property appraisal values can be a pretty complicated process. So when it was time for...

Help one family this Christmas 12/22/08
Catholic Charities program is well organized and very satisfying: The employees at Green & Seifter CPAs and Green &...

Onondaga Lake is adopted as important Bird Area 12/22/08
Local high school students participated in Syracuse Christmas Bird Count Saturday, Dec. 20 with Audubon, SUNY ESF and...

Mental Health in the news 12/22/08
Community Service Award honorees chosen The Mental Health Association of Onondaga County announced the recipients of...

Signage of the times in the Valley 12/22/08
Electronic sign to be used by 15 community organizations in the Valley: A new electronic messaging board in the...

Revelle appointed to post at Northwestern Mutual 12/22/08
John R. Revelle has been appointed Financial Representative by Northwestern Mutual in Syracuse. He will be associated...

Skaneateles baker makes TV debut 12/22/08
As part of their Dickens Christmas coverage, public access television’s WCNY decided to give a taste of Skaneateles to...

New Year’s at Mohegan Manor 12/22/08
When she sings in the New Year next Wednesday night at Mohegan Manor, Julie Falatico will channel the talents of Hoagy...

Nice girl names ‘Hero’ 12/22/08
The Onondaga County Sheriff’s department’s newest addition, a blood hound named Hero, paid a visit to Van Buren...

Do you know how to reap the ‘benefits’ of a lay off? 12/23/08
For months you have been hearing about the failing economy but it never really seemed to affect you personally – until...

School districts may face double burden of tax cap, state aid cuts 12/23/08
As New York state faces an unprecedented financial crisis, the state government is asking agencies across the board to...

Liverpool faces $4.3 million cut 12/23/08
School districts across the state are reeling from the cuts proposed in Gov. David Paterson’s executive budget, and...

Oneida driver charged in fatal May accident 12/23/08
Oneida City Police Chief David Meeker and State Police Investigator David Dye announced Thursday that 18-year-old...

Oneida Teachers Association hopes for contract in new year 12/23/08
In an update to this story from last week, the negotiating teams were scheduled to meet Friday Dec. 19, because of the...

Stockbridge's Hillside cycle celebrates twenty years 12/23/08
Since opening its doors twenty years ago, Hillside Motorcycle and Machine has quickly become a high powered, and high...

Skaneateles, Marcellus districts reviewing and reducing spending in budget 12/23/08
Gov. David Paterson released his preliminary state budget last week, and for some local school districts it means...

Budget cuts hit local schools hard 12/23/08
When Gov. David Paterson released his budget last week, public schools cringed at the proposed 3.3 percent cuts to...

Spa goers get diamond treatment 12/23/08
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Diamonds these days, though, are also know to set hearts on fire. At...

Local skating club takes top honors 12/23/08
The Greater Baldwinsville Ice Arena is home to 26 first-place skaters. The Syracuse Figure Skating club, whose home...

Santa and Mrs. Claus spread joy in B'ville 12/23/08
Syracuse Home resident Rita Klotz enjoys a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus this past Saturday at Syracuse Home. Every...

Holiday meals available in the city 12/23/08
Samaritan Center regular hours are as follows: Breakfast- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 7:30-8:30AM Dinner-...

Centro Holiday Service Schedule 12/23/08
Centro's holiday schedule in its four-county area is listed below: CNY Centro in Syracuse: Wednesday, December...

Solvay PD busts out the boot 12/24/08
After months of delay, the Solvay Police Department’s new traffic boot saw action for the first time last week....

Track Santa on his gift-giving mission! $Has Video(s)\ title=$ 12/24/08
When will Santa be visiting your neighborhood? Where is he now? Is he on his way? Is Rudolph leading his sleigh? All...

Paula Luttringer at Light Work 12/24/08
Argentine photographer anchors Tracing Memory group show: “Folk wisdom is filled with ghosts who refuse to rest...

Syracuse Holiday Trash Pick Up Schedule 12/24/08
Trash will not be picked up Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2008 and New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1, 2009 in...

A Caring Calendar from Crouse 12/24/08
Each year Crouse Hospital documents the ways in which it promotes community health in a community service report. This...

The strikers still on the line at Jaquith Industries 12/24/08
What: A solidarity picket and community leaflet to support the striking UAW members at Jaquith Industries When:...

Convicted swindler Bennett still appealing 12/24/08
He claims his trial lawyers ineffectively represented him in 1999: Former Syracuse wheeler-and-dealer George Galgano...

TDR Funding: Revolving Fund vs. Open Market 12/24/08
After spending two years crafting, debating and re-crafting a solution to development pressures in Lysander, two plans...

Lebanon to hold special meeting Saturday 12/24/08
The Lebanon Town Council will hold a special meeting Saturday Dec. 27 at 9 a.m. The purpose of the special meeting,...

Lebanon adopts new subdivision, land management laws 12/24/08
Over the past 18 months, the town of Lebanon Planning Board has worked on revising the Subdivision and Local Land...

Caz Honor Society members raise money for Rescue Mission 12/24/08
Persevering through the Sunday blizzard Dec. 7, three representatives from Cazenovia High School’s National Honor...

Fenner: Proposed dog law will go up for town-wide vote 12/26/08
Discussion of the possibility of enacting a noise ordinance in Fenner died in November when Councilman Hank Stoker...

Canastota man arrested for Workers' Compensation fraud 12/26/08
A 49-year-old Canastota man who claimed a job-related injury left him unable to work was arrested Monday after...

NY libraries post banner year 12/27/08
Facing massive state aid cuts in 2009 New York State Library and public library system announced last week that usage...

Cuts in school budget could cost J-D taxpayers 12/28/08
With a constricted budget looming on the horizon, the Jamesville-Dewitt School District could be facing several...

Students spread Christmas cheer 12/28/08
Every year at Christmas time, students at Holy Cross School complete a service project to benefit families in need....

Pedestrians, drivers need to be aware, alert to surroundings 12/28/08
In 2008 alone, Manlius police have dealt with three car-pedestrian accidents resulting in fatalities. The most recent...

Village trustee enters Manlius mayoral race 12/28/08
Manlius Village Trustee Mark Paul Serafin announced in a press conference Dec. 18 that he is running for village mayor....

Manlius shopping center dismissed during initial stages 12/28/08
Plans for a grocery store and athletic field in the town of Manlius were discontinued Dec. 17 when board members voted...

Doubts aired about joint fire district 12/28/08
The first public signs of doubt pertaining to the Fayetteville Manlius joint fire district surfaced at the Dec. 9...

State aid cuts would reduce school budgets up to 12 percent 12/29/08
When Gov. David Paterson released his budget earlier this week, public schools cringed at the proposed 3.3 percent...

Clay church to hold concert 12/30/08
The Church of Christ on Wetzel Road in Clay is hosting a concert by the A Cappella Singers from Lipscomb University in...

2008: The Year that Was 12/30/08
At the end of each year, we bring you a roundup of the events that made headlines during the previous 12 months. Read...

2008: The Year that Was in North Syracuse 12/30/08
At the end of each year, we bring you a roundup of the events that made headlines during the previous 12 months. Read...

Community center seeking drain covers 12/30/08
Despite the frigid temperatures December has brought upon residents in Central New York, many communities are thinking...

Troop 66 gets cooking 12/30/08
While other boys and girls are spending their winter break from school staying up late and sleeping in, the young men...

Jim Walsh: the exit interview 12/30/08
The Congressman sorted through two decades of memorabilia, preparing to close his local office after 20 years in the...

Copeletti named VP at Atlantic Marketing 12/31/08
Camillus marketing and advertising agency Atlantic Marketing and Consulting, Inc. recently announced the promotion of...

Local libraries to lose state aid 12/31/08
FFL sees increase in OCPL system chargebacks Schools aren’t the only ones looking at massive cuts proposed by the...

How to reap the benefits of a layoff 12/31/08
For months you have been hearing about the failing economy but it never really seemed to affect you personally – until...

A Better Chance FM senior earns full scholarship 12/31/08
Where there’s a will, there’s a way When Dorisol “Dori” Inoa checked her inbox one day in August, she saw an email...

Klim Center: Helping people learn 12/31/08
Program study shows increase in test scores At the end of a three-year study by Le Moyne College, Mike Moracco, the...

Bill Rapp opens Nissan facility in Syracuse 12/31/08
Such dire economic times as these may cause for many to tighten belts and budgets and to adopt a conservative attitude...

tapped as Upstate’s best hip-hop group 12/31/08
Born Jerrod Blackmon, his stage name is Mazaroddi, The Beat Grinda, and he’s the leader of Crime Street, a Syracuse...

Morgan shuffles the deck for another year 12/31/08
Morgan lays out the Tarot cards on her small table at the Enchanted Bazaar, 120 West Jefferson St., Tuesdays 10 a.m. to...

Zoo Mourns Loss of JJ the Mandrill 12/31/08
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park is saddened by the loss of JJ, a 20-year-old male mandrill. He was humanely...

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