Heavy equipment has arrived and is helping with the repair of a large water supply pipe in Onondaga County. Water conservation is also helping. OCWA officials add severe weather could hamper efforts.

Pieces of the project are falling into place, including new ramps and bridges.

Hiscock Legal Aid Society is hiring nearly a dozen additional attorneys, plus support staff, to take on the cases of those who can't afford an attorney.

Textile recycling, clothes, mattresses, rugs, etc., is challenging, generally not handled by municipalities. Other groups such as Planet Aid, are tackling it through donations, innovative methods.

Four new holiday plays from Syracuse's Armory Square Playwrights air on WAER. Stories explore faith, family traditions, and unexpected connections this holiday season.

Deputy Chief Mark Rusin was named Syracuse's next police chief by incoming Mayor Sharon Owens. He shared thoughts on crime, reform, community and transforming the department.

More notably, the city saw declines below the five-year average.

President Helen Hudson, 2nd district councilor Pat Hogan, and councilor-at-large Amir Gethers aren't returning next year.

A water supply main break threatens the flow to people in towns of DeWitt, Manlius, Pompey, Sullivan, Lenox & Lincoln. Residents asked to conserve; repairs expected to take 2 weeks.

Nine new buses will help deliver more frequent pick-ups and minimal stops.