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01/06/2026

Syracuse University students are gaining hands-on startup investment experience through a new program at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management that connects them with a network of accredited angel investors.

Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management has launched the Orange Business Angel Network, a program connecting students with SEC-accredited investors.

01/05/2026

Central New York enters a significant phase of the I-81 viaduct project in 2026. A record $900 million contract will soon jumpstart the core work of dismantling the city's elevated highway.

As the I-81 viaduct project enters 2026, the New York DOT prepares to award its largest contract ever to begin the heart of the viaduct's removal.

01/02/2026

Sharon Owens made history this week as she was sworn in as the first Black mayor of Syracuse. She says her administration will focus on housing, public safety, and city infrastructure.

Sharon Owens makes history as the first Black mayor of Syracuse. Following a private swearing-in, Owens outlines priorities like housing and snow removal.

01/01/2026

Mayor Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office in New York City after midnight Thursday. The city's first Muslim mayor, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, has promised to focus on affordability and fairness.

01/01/2026

Several new laws take effect in New York today aimed at making life more affordable. Health insurance copays for EpiPens will be capped at $100, and the minimum wage rises by 50 cents statewide.

They include caps on EpiPen prices, a ban on Styrofoam coolers and an expansion of who can authorize organ donations.

12/31/2025

Revisit 2025’s most-read news: New York’s promising population gains, the devastating Oneida County storms, and the fight for public media funding.

12/31/2025

Medical experts warn that shoveling snow is more strenuous than typical winter exercise. Cold air forces your heart to work harder, and the arm-intensive lifting can spike blood pressure. Push snow instead of lifting when possible, and seek help if you have heart concerns.

Medical experts warn central New York residents that snow shoveling can cause dangerous heart strain. Learn how to protect yourself while clearing heavy snow.

12/31/2025

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh reflects on his legacy as he prepares to hand the keys to Sharon Owens, who will be sworn in as the city’s first Black mayor.

12/30/2025

Crews are working around the clock to repair a collapsed water main in Cicero that has left 27,000 homes and businesses under a conservation order. Officials hope repairs will be complete within three weeks.

Crews have begun 24/7 repairs on a collapsed water main in Cicero. Conservation orders remain in effect for 27,000 customers in central New York.

12/30/2025

Heavy lake effect snow is hitting central New York today, with Winter Storm Warnings in effect through the week. Some areas could see more than two feet of snow by Wednesday morning.

Travel advisories are in effect for Onondaga and Madison counties as lake effect snow is expected to blanket parts of central New York with over two feet.

12/29/2025

New York State is piloting a v**e recycling program in five communities to safely dispose of devices containing batteries, plastics, and ni****ne residues. The initiative aims to educate users and expand collection sites through 2026.

New York State and SUNY ESF are partnering on a pilot program to find safe ways to collect and recycle hazardous e-cigarette and va**ng device waste.

12/29/2025

OCWA officials say a series of leaks led to a catastrophic pipeline collapse in central New York. Repairs are now underway to restore service to 27,000 affected homes and businesses.

OCWA Executive Director Jeff Brown explains the timeline of events that led to a catastrophic water main collapse and conservation orders in central New York.