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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...

Pope Francis, the first pontiff from the Americas and a tireless advocate for the marginalized, passed away Monday, leaving behind a...

The Syracuse Housing Authority (SHA) has reached a tentative agreement with the City of Syracuse to lease Eastwood Heights, marking a...

New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging Uber and Lyft drivers who believe they were underpaid to file claims for a $328 million...

Bourbon Street, New Orleans - Wikipedia Photo In the early hours of January 1, 2025, New Orleans’ vibrant French Quarter was plunged into...

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...

Robert Brooks - Photo from Instagram Lawmakers across New York State are urging an independent investigation and comprehensive reforms...

Senator Samra Brouk (D-55, Rochester) Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Maternal Depression Screening Bill (S2039B) into law, marking...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York State is taking steps toward transforming its approach to behavioral health crises with the release of the...

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a series of bills last week aimed at improving child care access and family resources in New York, but her...

The U.S. Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will review TikTok's appeal against a federal law threatening to ban the widely...

Oneonta, N.Y. (AP)  — Kevin Harrington, 50, a former healthcare executive, was sentenced Monday to three years of probation for...

ALBANY, N.Y.  — New York’s Clean Slate Act, which automatically seals millions of criminal records, took effect Saturday, offering a...

Syracuse Housing Authority (SHA) commenced the opening weekend of their annual $10K Youth Basketball Tournament, and will continue 27th ,...

Galaxy Media has announced that Central New York’s biggest food and music festival, The Summit Federal Credit Union Taste of Syracuse,...

The Syracuse Police Department (SPD) meeting took place against the backdrop of recent unfortunate events that occurred about two weeks...

The Syracuse City School Board meeting was held on April 11, 2024, covering several important topics such as policy changes, election...

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced on November 8, 2023 that the City of Syracuse has joined a lawsuit against the manufacturers of...

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced a new division focused on pursuing social impact in city government procurement on November 1, 2023....

The Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region has just won the federal Tech Hub designation created in the CHIPS & Science Act, putting Upstate...

The City of Syracuse Department of Public Works (DPW) announced on Tue., Oct. 31, 2023 that it will issue citations beginning Wed., Nov....