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What we Know About the Deadly Mass Shooting in New York City
A tragic shooting in Midtown Manhattan on July 28 left five people dead, including an off-duty NYPD officer, after a gunman opened fire...
Jul 293 min read


The Cosby Show's Enduring Legacy: How Malcolm-Jamal Warner and the Huxtable Family Redefined Black Culture and American Television
When The Cosby Show premiered in 1984, it marked a seismic cultural shift in American television. With its groundbreaking portrayal of a...
Jul 242 min read


ICE Detains Local Business Owner Sparking Community Outrage
A long‑time Owego business owner has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, stirring concern among local residents...
Jul 121 min read


NYSDOT Unveils Draft 2050 Master Plan, Emphasizing Equity, Resilience and Urban Connectivity in Syracuse
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has released its Draft 2050 Transportation Master Plan, outlining a sweeping...
Jul 113 min read


Owens Wins Syracuse Mayoral Primary; Progressive Candidates Claim Common Council, School Board Nominations
Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens secured the Democratic nomination for mayor of Syracuse on Tuesday, defeating Common Councilor Pat Hogan and...
Jun 252 min read


Former NY Congressman Charlie Rangle dies
Charles B. Rangel, a towering figure in American politics and a steadfast advocate for civil rights, passed away on May 26, 2025, at the...
May 272 min read


Van B. Robinson, Trailblazing Syracuse Leader and Civil Rights Advocate, Dies at 87
Van B. Robinson, the first Black president of the Syracuse Common Council and a lifelong champion for civil rights and community...
May 53 min read


A Papacy of Compassion: Remembering Pope Francis’s Enduring Legacy of Justice and Inclusion
Pope Francis, the first pontiff from the Americas and a tireless advocate for the marginalized, passed away Monday, leaving behind a...
Apr 222 min read


Syracuse Housing Authority Announces $25.9 Million Revitalization for Eastwood Heights Senior Apartments
The Syracuse Housing Authority (SHA) has reached a tentative agreement with the City of Syracuse to lease Eastwood Heights, marking a...
Mar 52 min read


Attorney General Extends Deadline for Uber, Lyft Drivers to Claim $328 Million Settlement
New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging Uber and Lyft drivers who believe they were underpaid to file claims for a $328 million...
Jan 72 min read


Tragedy Strikes New Orleans on New Year’s Day: A Terrorist Attack Claims 15 Lives
Bourbon Street, New Orleans - Wikipedia Photo In the early hours of January 1, 2025, New Orleans’ vibrant French Quarter was plunged into...
Jan 22 min read


Jimmy Carter, Former U.S. President and Nobel Laureate, Dies at 100
Jimmy Carter was President of the U.S. from 1977 to 1981 Former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a...
Dec 29, 20242 min read
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