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New Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens prepares to sign the “Book of Mayors” at her inauguration ceremony at the Landmark Theatre. More than 1,500 people attended the ceremony. (photo by Dennis Nett)
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An Onondaga County legislator has launched a bid to unseat state Sen. Rachel May: An Onondaga County lawmaker who served 20 years as a sheriff’s deputy plans to launch a campaign today to unseat Sen. Rachel May, D-Syracuse, in the 2026 election. Rich McCarron, 54, of Onondaga Hill, said he will campaign for the 48th Senate District seat rather than seek re-election to a third term in the Onondaga County Legislature. He will become the second Republican county lawmaker to announce a bid for statewide office since Democrats won a majority in the Onondaga County Legislature for the first time in nearly 50 years.
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No Honeymoon for Onondaga County Legislators: If anyone was expecting a political honeymoon as Democrats assert their newfound control of the Onondaga County Legislature, they were likely disappointed Friday. During the first legislative session of the year, Republicans — in the minority for the first time in nearly 50 years — voted against every new staffer hired by Democrats, complaining that GOP staffers were fired unfairly and warning that some of the appointments signaled “far-left chaos.”
- Sharon Owens promises justice, change in first speech as mayor
A look back at Syracuse’s snowiest day, when 34 inches of snow paralyzed CNY in 1946: Perhaps the only thing more surprising than last Tuesday’s 24.2 inches piled up at Syracuse Hancock International Airport was the revelation of what was Syracuse’s snowiest day ever. Surely it was during one of the city’s spectacular blizzards, like 1966 or 1993? No. Instead, it was a Friday almost 80 years ago, on February 15, 1946, when 34 inches fell.
- Fulton digs out of more than 2 feet of snow (photos by readers)
Representatives of the NY Congress react to Trump’s raid in Venezuela: US troops launched a military operation in Caracas, detaining Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife early Saturday morning. Maduro has been flown to New York and will face charges in the US court system, according to federal officials. Congressional representatives from New York state reacted to the news with a mixture of praise and concern.
- Protesters gathered in Syracuse to oppose the US strike
- Could Greenland or Cuba be next after Venezuela?
Looking ahead
It could take at least another 2 weeks for water to flow in the CNY burst pipe: Water may not flow through a huge underground water main in Cicero that burst in December until the middle of this month, officials said Friday. After work crews finish laying a new 134-foot section of pipe, the Onondaga County Water Authority. After that, the agency must pressurize the pipeline and test the water to Health Department specifications. This means residents and businesses may need to continue to take protective measures until the third week of this month.
Sports
Buffalo Bills fans cheer during Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. The game was the last regular season game held at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park – and with the Bills making the No. 6 seed in the AFC playoffs, it was likely the last NFL game ever held at the stadium. (AP photo)
After 52 years of memories, Buffalo bids an emotional farewell to the stadium: The Buffalo Bills likely closed out Highmark Stadium with a 35-8 win over the New York Jets on Sunday. Josh Allen took just one snap before leaving the game, but Mitch Trubisky stepped up and threw four touchdowns. Here are five key takeaways from the regular season finale.
Top 5 Syracuse Brent Ax Sports Stories to Watch in 2026: Trying to predict what the world of sports will bring can be a foolhardy process, but there are a few things we know will bring intrigue. Here are five stories Brent Ax says he’ll be watching closely that will shape Syracuse sports in 2026.
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In short
A Liverpool man has died after being hit by a snowmobile driven by his son
Hochul postpones the hearing on the draft law on the establishment of new judicial districts
Letter from the Editor: Central New York year in review
Syracuse music venue closes permanently with ‘heavy hearts’
A new NY law prohibits companies from going completely cashless
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