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The Syracuse City School District Board of Education has initiated proceedings to remove long-time board commissioner Cherylene “Twiggy” Billue from her elected seat, a rare action that has drawn intense public scrutiny and raised questions about governance and accountability in the district. Twiggy Billue At a special board meeting held on Dec. 26, 2025, members voted unanimously on a resolution declaring “probable cause” to pursue Billue’s removal, setting in motion the nex

A newly released economic impact study finds that Syracuse University remains a major economic engine for Central New York, contributing approximately $1.8 billion to the region’s economy in the 2023-24 fiscal year. The comprehensive analysis, conducted by market analytics firm Lightcast and commissioned by the university, shows that Syracuse University’s influence extends well beyond its campus, supporting more than 35,000 jobs across five counties — including Cayuga, Cortla

Sharon Owens was officially sworn in as mayor of Syracuse on Jan. 1, marking a historic moment as the first Black person and second woman to hold the city’s top elected office. Owens took the oath of office during an inauguration ceremony attended by city officials, community leaders, family members and residents, ushering in a new administration following her victory in the November general election. Her swearing-in makes her Syracuse’s 55th mayor. In her inaugural address,

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Central New York saw a week of major weather disruptions, shifting broadcast access, surprise sports news, and a high-profile upset win that energized the Syracuse University community. Here’s a roundup of the top local stories from the past week. Rapper Toosii, a Syracuse native, Announced He Will Join Syracuse University Football Program CBS5 Programming Shifts to New Channel, Prompting Viewer Frustrations A major broadcast realignment took effect on Dec. 1

New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a major legal victory in the fight to protect reproductive health care access, winning a federal court order that stops the U.S. government from cutting off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood. The ruling, issued Tuesday by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, prevents enforcement of a provision in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that would bar Medicaid funds from flowing to nonprofit clinics that p

A tragic shooting in Midtown Manhattan on July 28 left five people dead, including an off-duty NYPD officer, after a gunman opened fire...

When The Cosby Show premiered in 1984, it marked a seismic cultural shift in American television. With its groundbreaking portrayal of a...

A long‑time Owego business owner has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, stirring concern among local residents...

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has released its Draft 2050 Transportation Master Plan, outlining a sweeping...

Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens secured the Democratic nomination for mayor of Syracuse on Tuesday, defeating Common Councilor Pat Hogan and...

Charles B. Rangel, a towering figure in American politics and a steadfast advocate for civil rights, passed away on May 26, 2025, at the...

Van B. Robinson, the first Black president of the Syracuse Common Council and a lifelong champion for civil rights and community...