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Cicero Swamp art exhibit opens at ArtRage Gallery
September 30, 2026, 6:21 pm | Source
No Man’s Land: Reimagining the Myth of Cicero Swamp.
NYS DOT to begin installing massive stormwater drainage pipe as part of I-81 project
September 30, 2026, 5:40 pm | Source
The project involved major excavation of one mile of downtown streets.
In New York, a growing Latino population seeks greater political clout
September 30, 2026, 9:05 am | Source
Outside of lieutenant governor, no Latino or Latina has otherwise held statewide office, nor been elected mayor of New York City.
Ithaca mayor moves to pause permits for student events after reopening of Cornell University sexual assault case
September 29, 2026, 5:38 pm | Source
Mayor Robert Cantelmo wants the city to place a moratorium on all student event permits, including Greek life gatherings. He says the university “failed to contact or coordinate any response with the Ithaca Police Department” following the alleged drugging and rape of a student in 2024.
Shifting traffic and a new roundabout coming soon as I-81 project progresses
September 29, 2026, 4:17 pm | Source
Work continues on the pieces needed before the viaduct starts coming down next year.
‘Nothing short of horrifying.’ Hochul calls for outside counsel to review Cornell’s response to sexual assault case
September 29, 2026, 3:53 pm | Source
The governor’s statement comes amid public uproar after a lawsuit filed earlier this month alleged seven fraternity members drugged and raped a university student in 2024.
New York State of Cider campaign launches to bolster fall tourism
September 29, 2026, 1:55 pm | Source
The state ranks 2nd largest for apple production and generates $1.8 billion annually.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez vies to mobilize voters ahead of midterm elections
September 29, 2026, 8:00 am | Source
The congresswoman told Democratic organizers on an upstate tour that the party's path back to power in the House runs through places it has written off.
Syracuse Common Council forces closure of Westcott Theater over safety concerns
September 28, 2026, 9:48 pm | Source
Councilors unanimously voted to revoke the special use permit which allows the theater to host live music and other events that attract large crowds. Councilors cited a sharp increase in stabbings, shootings, and other disturbances for their vote.
A Central New York village just put us on the national map - for its kindness
September 28, 2026, 10:30 am | Source
Liverpool has been named Reader's Digest's Nicest Place in America for 2026, beating out nominees nationwide with its decades of quiet generosity.
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