Central NY News
Syracuse’s old parking ticket holders get more time to catch a break on paying fines
Common Council agrees to extend ticket amnesty program by another month.

Syracuse councilors vote to close West Side business accused of illegally selling cars
City officials say South Geddes Street company is breaking state and local laws.

Woman alleges she was drugged and sexually assaulted, sues DA’s Office, former top prosecutor
The former top prosecutor denies any sexual assault or retaliation. DA calls the lawsuit "complete fiction."

Destiny USA owner secures new financing for Albany-area mall
The company expects to announce more tenants at the property in the coming months.

Syracuse lawmakers delay vote on removing license plate readers over privacy concerns
Councilor agree to give Syracuse Police Department time to find a new vendor for the surveillance technology.

Central New York college adds new engineering degree in anticipation of Micron jobs
The new degree program will launch next year

Central NY under winter storm watch for Thanksgiving lake effect snow
Wind gusts of up to 40 mph could produce whiteout conditions, the weather service said.

Oswego city officer arrested, suspended after deputies say he punched girlfriend during argument
The officer was arraigned and released the same day. He's had to turn in his service weapon.

New details emerge about shooting of off-duty OCC officer outside Syracuse bar
The officer, who was shot once with his own gun, still has the bullet lodged in his hip, police say.

Chances of lake effect snow for Thanksgiving travel are increasing in Upstate NY
High winds and blowing snow "may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening," the weater service said.

State commission cites Oswego County jail for failing to meet minimum standards in 6 areas
The jail failed to ensure suicide prevention screening questionnaires were administered and action is taken, officials said.

Car wash, field crops: See 23 latest business, apartment, land sales ($151 to $1.9M)
See a list of property sales in Onondaga County other than residential homes.



