Dale Ostrander

2 weeks ago | cnycentral.com | Dale Ostrander

LENOX, N.Y. — Towns surrounding Oneida Lake are expressing frustration over the new Freshwater Wetlands Act, which updates the Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) maps for potential wetland areas. The updated maps designate more land, specifically around 100 feet from the shore of lakes, as wetlands. This has raised concerns among town supervisors and residents about potential impacts on property taxes and town revenues.

2 weeks ago | cnycentral.com | Dale Ostrander

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Homeowners with lakefront properties in New York are facing significant changes due to updated regulations that could classify some homes as part of protected wetlands. The new law, which took effect this year, has sparked concern among property owners about the potential impact on their land's value, while conservationists are celebrating the move.

2 weeks ago | cnycentral.com | Dale Ostrander |Rachel Culver

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Storms caused sporadic damage across Central New York on Tuesday. Here are photos the CNY Cental team complied after severe thunderstorms went through the area.

2 weeks ago | cnycentral.com | Dale Ostrander

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Residents of Syracuse are being encouraged to attend a public meeting on Tuesday to express their views on the proposed city budget, one of the largest in the city's history. The meeting, scheduled for 5:30 p.m., will allow community members to voice their opinions before the Common Council makes any amendments. Syracuse Mayor Walsh's proposed budget raises taxes and water rates by 2%Mayor Ben Walsh has proposed a $348 million budget, which includes a 2% tax increase.

3 weeks ago | cnycentral.com | Dale Ostrander

CICERO, N.Y. — Property owners across New York State are expressing growing concern as new regulations could soon dictate what can or cannot be done on their land. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now empowered to designate properties within 100 feet of the state's 7,500 lakes, ponds and reservoirs as wetlands. This designation could significantly limit development, including the construction of backyard pools, garages, decks or docks.