Cazenovia students turn personal stories into published work with author’s help
Four students from Burton Street Elementary School are on track to become published authors within the year.

Westcott library to undergo $2.2 million upgrade beginning next year
Onondaga County Public Library's Petit branch will add a meeting room for organizations and library programs alike.

Gregg Eriksen defeats incumbent Julie Abbott in Onondaga County Legislature race
The 6th district includes the towns of Skaneateles, Marcellus, Spafford and part of Camillus

Syracuse native helps families ‘rise’ from gun violence (Trailblazers and Trendsetters)
Yolanda Seegars, director of Project Rise, works to help families recuperate from gun violence.
NY DOT is seeking public input before replacing 93-year-old bridge in Pompey
A public meeting is scheduled for next week about the project.

Former broadcaster Julie Abbott seeks 4th term on Onondaga County legislature (Meet the candidate)
Abbott's district includes Skaneateles, Marcellus and part of Camillus

Once a struggling mother of 5, Brenda Mims has fed Syracuse’s hungry for decades (Trailblazers and Trendsetters)
Syracuse native Brenda Mims has served her community for 27 years, and has provided hundreds of meals to the needy.

Haudenosaunee Wooden Stick Festival celebrates lacrosse, culture in CNY (photos)
The two-day event featured both a 5K run and traditional lacrosse games around Onondaga Lake Park.

Found Things Plant Shop relocates to Erie Boulevard after six years in Eastwood
The family-run plant shop will operate on a bigger scale at 2937 Erie Blvd. E.

Syracuse native’s nonprofit raised millions to fight hunger. Now she wants to open a chapter here
Christine Makhuli Cotton, CEO of PORCH Communities, said she hopes to open a chapter of her nonprofit in her hometown of Syracuse.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s newest animal is an illegally cloned sheep (yes, really)
Rosamond Gifford Zoo has welcomed several animals, but this may be the most unusual one yet.

Is Armory Square really so chaotic? We spent 4 hours there Friday, here’s what we saw
Armory Square lies at the middle of a community debate over crime and safety. But what's a Friday night there actually look like?

