Syracuse, NY – Prescription drug abuse is on the rise throughout the country and it is affecting many teenagers and young adults throughout Central New York. According to a report by the substance abuse and mental health services administration, there were […]
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Syracuse Housing Authority’s Housing Project for the Ages…
Charles Gorra // Special Contributor SYRACUSE, NY – Over the weekend the Syracuse Housing Authority announced an 11 million dollar project called “Homes for Syracuse” that will build 50 brand new low income homes in vacant lots throughout the city’s […]
Parkour flips into Syracuse
Peter Pan would be proud. A new sport is sweeping the nation – helping people never grow up. Parkour, the physical discipline of training to overcome any obstacle within one’s path by adapting one’s movements to the environment. The object […]
Syracuse police concerned over GPS safety
Veronica Rohrmoser // Special Contributor SYRACUSE, NY – Early reports surrounding the recent Megabus crash said the driver may have been distracted by his GPS device. But investigators are now saying that might not be the case. The incident has […]
The Dangers of tongue piercing
Piercing Problems If you’re thinking about getting your tongue pierced or know someone who is, a new study could have you thinking twice. A new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, shows that tongue studs cause a gap […]
Cadillac Escalade No.1 Most Stolen
A real steal… The Cadillac Escalade is a real steal…if you’re a thief. The Escalade tops the list for the most stolen cars according to a report by the Highway Loss Date Institute (HLDI). The top 5 vehicles on the […]
Moratorium passes, no hydrofracking for now
The debate continues, but for now, one side is able to wipe the sweat off their brow. Hydrofracking in Central New York has been put on hold. The Senate is still shaky about how to proceed with the Marcellus Shale. […]
Background Checks for Syracuse City School District
Background Checks How did a sexual predator get a teaching position in Virginia? A recent investigation by the Washington Post uncovered, Kevin Ricks, an educator who had more dark secrets to hide than years of experience. For nearly 30 years […]
Lancaster Avenue traffic fights sinkhole
In the middle of Lancaster Avenue, 200 feet from the intersection of Lancaster and Euclid the neighbors have a sinking feeling about their road. Traffic Flow A sink hole has formed, again, about a week ago and it swallowed a […]
Carousel Mall sees increase in crime
Carousel Center stores have noticed an increase in attempted thefts in recent weeks. Bigger department stores like Best Buy are feeling the same pinch that is affecting smaller outlets like Footaction. Not the usual suspects “We’ve been seeing more professionals,” […]