Central New York

Central New Yorkers who typically look forward to the Taste of Syracuse Festival will still have a chance to get $1 samples this summer, even if it’s not…

A Senior Research Associate for Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families hopes the true meaning of the Memorial Day holiday will…

Syracuse-area Congressmember John Katko is gaining national attention for the narrow passage of his bill calling for the creation of a 9/11-style…

The YMCA of Central New York welcomed a new leader as President and CEO earlier this year, who has big goals for expanding its reach and mission. Bertram…

New data from Onondaga County indicates there is still work to be done in the journey to herd immunity, specifically getting more people between the ages…

Diners are getting reacquainted with going out to eat in person in downtown Syracuse after state restrictions were eased. Now "Delicious Downtown Deals"…

Central New York Congressmember John Katko said vaccine distribution at the federal level needs to move faster to meet demand. Katko met with…

WAER’s staff of reporters has been covering the election through the COVID-19 pandemic, the fight for racial justice, and the fiscal challenges on local…

Race relations became a top issue on the minds of many around Central New York with local protests after the killing of George Floyd and police treatment…

Central New Yorkers who have yet to be counted in the 2020 Census will have more time to respond to the once a decade national headcount. A federal judge…