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TOP LOCAL STORIES: SYRACUSE, N.Y. — WEEK IN REVIEW
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
Dec 33 min read
AG James Wins Court Order Blocking Federal Attempt to Cut Planned Parenthood Medicaid Funding
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
Dec 32 min read
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
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