Lauren Long

Jan 19, 2025 | syracuse.com | Darian Stevenson |Lauren Long

Canandaigua, N.Y. ― Bristol Mountain ski resort in Ontario County had a mechanical failure on a ski lift Saturday night that led to the evacuation of skiers stuck in the chairs using ropes. The Comet Express chairlift halted, leaving people suspended 25 to 40 feet in the air, according to Tim Eygabroad, a member of the Bristol Mountain Ski Patrol which was in charge of the evacuation. It took about an hour and half to get everyone down, he said.

Oct 24, 2024 | syracuse.com | Lauren Long

Leaf peepers got a rare stretch of warm weather to take in the colors this week, and the foliage did not disappoint. Brilliant red, yellow and orange hues blanketed Central New York, and our photographers covered a lot of ground from Cazenovia to the Finger Lakes hunting down the most vibrant hues for your enjoyment. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.

Oct 24, 2024 | newyorkupstate.com | Lauren Long

Leaf peepers got a rare stretch of warm weather to take in the colors this week, and the foliage did not disappoint. Brilliant red, yellow and orange hues blanketed Central New York, and our photographers covered a lot of ground from Cazenovia to the Finger Lakes hunting down the most vibrant hues for your enjoyment. The Adirondacks may be past peak, but I LOVE NY’s latest fall foliage report says Upstate NY still has plenty of pretty color to take in.

Jul 26, 2024 | syracuse.com | Lauren Long

A syracuse.com documentary detailing the investigation into a horrific Central NY murder was recognized with a NY Emmy Award nomination Friday. Nominations for work across the state were revealed during a livestream event. The documentary explores the death - and life - of Carol Ryan.

Apr 8, 2024 | syracuse.com | Lauren Long

Syracuse, N.Y. — The weather was anything but certain Monday afternoon as hundreds packed the green space at the Syracuse Inner Harbor, hoping to catch a glimpse of the total solar eclipse. The clouds were everywhere. Upstate New York communities from Niagara Falls to the Adirondacks were expected to see up to several minutes of totality – that moment when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth completely covering the face of the sun.