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Real‑Estate Moves in Onondaga County: From Tiny Homes to Big Mining Sites

July 20, 2026

Onondaga County saw a flurry of property deals last week, with transactions ranging from modest two‑family houses to massive industrial sites worth over $2. 8 million. The bulk of the activity involved Honeywell International Inc. selling numerous vacant parcels to Hyperion Environmental LLLP I, a

environment

Micron’s New Plant Sparks County Water Talk

July 18, 2026

On Tuesday, lawmakers in Onondaga County will gather for a public session about how Micron Technology’s new chip factory could affect local water and air. The meeting starts at 5:30 p. m. in the Central Library’s community room on Salina Street. The topic, “Water, Wastewater and Our Environment in O

environment

Micron’s Wastewater Plan: A Hidden Threat to Lake Ontario

July 17, 2026

Onondaga County is planning a huge new plant that will treat millions of gallons of wastewater from Micron’s chip factories. The project could cost between $1. 4 billion and $2. 6 billion, and the county’s design‑build‑operate process keeps most of the decision‑making away from public scrutiny. Resi

politics

Power Dreams on Native Lands: A Call for Real Consent

June 1, 2026

All of New York’s nuclear plants sit on Haudenosaunee land, and future projects keep targeting these same territories. Developers often ignore the voices of Indigenous councils, local governments, and community groups, assuming the land is empty. This pattern has repeated over decades: factories wer

entertainment

A Decade of Summer Sounds in Syracuse

May 25, 2026

Ten years ago, Syracuse got a new summer tradition that turned out to be more than just another stage. The Lakeview Amphitheater, now called the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater, opened in 2015 with a single country concert. What started as a $50 million project quickly became a cornerstone

sports

High School Sports on May 23: Check Out the Big Games Near You

May 24, 2026

Friday offers a packed day of high school sports across Central New York, with championship matchups leading the way. Lax fans should circle 10 a. m. for the boys’ lacrosse quarterfinals—LaFayette/Onondaga Central faces Cazenovia in a clash of teams with surprisingly strong records. Later at noon, R

education

Science Scores in New York Schools: A Quick Look

May 13, 2026

The latest state test results show that one district in New York reached a 92% proficiency rate among its students on the science exam for the 2024‑2025 year. That district, located in Westchester County, tops the state list. More than 34 other districts earned an 80% or higher score on the same

politics

How Onondaga County is working to better connect with residents

May 9, 2026

The leaders of Onondaga County have spent months talking with people about taxes, housing, and how the government spends money. They’ve made changes like letting more public input shape decisions and forming new groups to advise on housing and transport. They’ve also capped gas tax charges and tight

business

Sky Zone’s Tax Trouble: A $1‑Million Debt Revealed

April 6, 2026

The owner of a popular trampoline park in Central New York is facing a huge tax bill. State records show that the former franchisee owes almost one million dollars in unpaid sales taxes. The debt, now over $994, 000 as of late March, comes from money the park collected but never sent to the st

weather

Snow Alert: Heavy Lake‑Effect Snow Hits Onondaga and Madison

March 17, 2026

A warning for heavy lake‑effect snow was announced by the National Weather Service, covering Onondaga and Madison counties until 8 a. m. on Wednesday. The forecast calls for 6 to 12 inches of snow along and north of Interstate 90, with the heaviest amounts in Clay, Cicero and Brewerton. Areas south