Category: Onondaga County

Drivers on Interstate 81 through Syracuse should expect lane reductions Thursday, Oct. 8, while state crews inspect bridges. The restrictions are scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in … more: I-81 lane reductions planned in Syracuse for bridge inspections Thursday

A cooler west wind will settle across the Finger Lakes and Central New York on Thursday, bringing a mix of sun and clouds along with a few spotty showers before a dry and … more: FL1 FORECAST: Cooler, breezy Thursday brings spotty showers before a sunny Saturday

Sunshine and a strengthening south wind will send temperatures close to 70 across much of the Finger Lakes and Central New York on Wednesday before a weak cold front brings scattered showers to … more: FL1 FORECAST: Sunny, warmer Wednesday turns breezy before overnight showers

Southbound Interstate 81 traffic will be limited to one lane in Cicero from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, while crews repair pavement, the New York State Department of Transportation said. … more: I-81 southbound lane reduction planned Wednesday in Cicero

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry President Joanie Mahoney plans to retire in 2027, but will remain in the job until SUNY trustees appoint her successor, the college announced Tuesday. Mahoney … more: ESF President Joanie Mahoney plans to retire after successor is chosen in 2027

Local guest bartenders will pour drinks at The Krebs in Skaneateles on Thursday to raise money for Nutrition Education for All, a nonprofit that offers nutrition education to children and families. The … more: Guest bartender fundraiser set for Thursday at The Krebs in Skaneateles

Sunshine returns across the Finger Lakes and Central New York on Tuesday, but the brighter sky will come with another day of below-normal temperatures before a quick warmup takes hold Wednesday. High … more: FL1 FORECAST: Sunny, cool Tuesday leads to a fast Wednesday warmup

National Grid is expanding electrical and gas infrastructure to serve Micron’s semiconductor complex in Clay, according to CNY Central. The work includes eight high-voltage transmission lines, with two planned for each of Micron’s … more: National Grid expands service for Micron site in Clay

A sharp turn toward colder fall weather will bring scattered showers, gusty winds and temperatures mainly in the 50s to the Finger Lakes and Central New York on Monday. Conditions will … more: FL1 FORECAST: Chilly, breezy Monday brings scattered showers before a midweek warmup

Sunday will begin mostly dry across the Finger Lakes and Central New York, but clouds will increase and scattered showers could develop later in the day. A cold front will bring a … more: FL1 FORECAST: Clouds and spotty showers Sunday before a sharp Monday chill

An overnight lane restriction on Interstate 690 eastbound will begin Tuesday, Oct. 6, in Syracuse, adding to daytime work already underway on I-81 and I-690. The New York State Department of Transportation said … more: Syracuse I-690 overnight lane restriction adds to interstate work

Sunshine will return across the Finger Lakes and Central New York on Saturday as cooler, drier air settles into the region, according to the National Weather Service offices in Buffalo and Binghamton. Most … more: FL1 FORECAST: Sunny, cool Saturday starts a dry weekend before an early-week chill

Dickens Christmas is looking for performers, particularly young people, for its 32nd season of street theater in Skaneateles. Auditions are scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at First … more: Dickens Christmas seeks young performers for Skaneateles auditions Oct. 14

Rain will spread across the Finger Lakes and Central New York through Friday morning before tapering from west to east during the afternoon. The cold front bringing the rain will also end the … more: FL1 FORECAST: Friday rain clears for a sunny, cooler weekend

Organizations in central New York can submit proposals for another round of a $500 million community investment fund tied to Micron's planned semiconductor complex in Onondaga County, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. The … more: Micron community fund opens next grant round in Central New York

Fall color has advanced quickly across parts of the Finger Lakes, with Cortland and Marathon at about 45% change and the Corning area at 40% heading into the first weekend of October. Many … more: Fall color accelerates in Finger Lakes, led by Cortland and Corning areas

The 2026 New York State Fair drew 962,795 visitors, about 37,000 more than last year, and a Wayne County farm supplied potatoes for a popular fair booth, according to Spectrum News 1. The … more: State Fair draws 962,795 visitors as Wayne County potatoes feed popular booth

Scattered light showers will cross the Finger Lakes and Central New York this morning before precipitation becomes more isolated and much of the region turns mainly dry this afternoon. Clouds will … more: FL1 FORECAST: Morning showers give way to a mild Thursday before widespread Friday rain

Morning fog will give way to a dry and mild Wednesday across the Finger Lakes and Central New York, though clouds will remain stubborn in many areas as temperatures climb into the … more: FL1 FORECAST: Morning fog lifts into a dry, mild Wednesday before Friday rain