Morgan Scott

Sep 24, 2024 | cnycentral.com | Morgan Scott

A judge is ordering the Onondaga County legislature to redraw district maps for a second time. A lawsuit filed by county Democrats in 2022 finds that the county failed to meet the standards of state laws when approving the redistricting maps in 2021. Democrats say the approved boundary lines for all 17 districts in Onondaga County were gerrymandered — eliminating the only majority black district in the county and also divided communities that should have been kept together.

Sep 23, 2024 | cnycentral.com | Morgan Scott

MATTYDALE, N.Y. — The list of open businesses in Northern Lights Plaza continues to decline. The new owner of the plaza, Raymour & Flanigan, is promising to fill the space up again. A promise to transform Northern Lights into something much better in the future. Party City opened its location in the plaza more than two decades ago. Its closing is just another layer of major changes there, after losing other notable businesses in the past few years.

Sep 22, 2024 | cnycentral.com | Morgan Scott

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The time for a change in the season is here — as Central New Yorkers welcome the first official day of fall this Sunday. Some would describe this past summer as much warmer than usual. We felt heat waves weeks before the official start to that season. Even now that fall is here, the hot temperatures are not yet a thing of the past. “I'm ready for it to cool down,” said Rebecca Coburn.”“Fall is probably my favorite season out of the whole year,” said Jason Jose. “Nice jacket weather.

Sep 20, 2024 | cnycentral.com | Morgan Scott

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Whether it’s transportation issues, health problems or other family responsibilities —- the question of why hundreds of Syracuse City School District students are missing at least 100 days of school, is an important one. Especially knowing there’s only 180 days in the typical school year. “Your education is very important,” said Loretta Robinson. “It doesn’t matter what age they are.

Sep 11, 2024 | cnycentral.com | Morgan Scott

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The North Syracuse Police Department is welcoming a new police K-9 to the ranks. However, this ‘police pup’ is more likely to be found snuggling with someone than sniffing them in search of drugs. As the newest addition to the team, the cuddlesome pup is helping the police department tackle both officer and community wellness. “Relationships with dogs have shown to decrease blood pressure,” said North Syracuse Police Chief Chance Fieldson.