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@NCCNewsOnline Fall is here!

Tim’s Pumpkin Patch is a family-run pumpkin stand celebrating its 40th anniversary. This fall, the patch added Tim’s Brew Barn, which has helped attract an older demographic and entertain longtime attendees.

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First-time candidate Moise Lauv says it changed how his team canvassed: "It helped us to kind of strategize which areas we wanted, which doors we wanted to knock on."

#NYPrimary #PrimaryDay #BoardOfElections #CNY

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Today is Primary Day in New York 🗳️ Behind the scenes, candidates in Onondaga County have a tool giving them a real-time edge at the polls.

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County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny says it cuts down on staff workload and keeps campaigns from interrupting poll workers on Election Day.

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Midweek concerts are a big player in the summer economic boost for Syracuse. “It gives a pretty good boost because our weekends are strong without concerts,” Liedka said.

“When you put one on a Tuesday or Wednesday, it just makes that whole week complete.”

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Jelly Roll performs tonight in Syracuse at the Empower FCU Amphitheater. Visit Syracuse President and CEO Danny Liedka says the venue has already generated over $200 million for the local economy since it opened in 2015👇

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“It’s hard to speculate, but if you do a concert like tonight, it’s easily a $1 million impact on its own," says Liedka.

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What you can do ♻️
• Use free manufacturer take‑back programs (required in NY)
• Drop off devices at local retailers like Staples or Best Buy
• Don’t put electronics in the trash—it’s banned
Small actions = real impact in Syracuse. #CNY #sustainability #ewasterecycling

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Syracuse has an E-waste problem—and most people don't realize it. NY throws out 400,000+ tons of electronics each year, even though tossing many devices in the trash is illegal. Every old phone, laptop, or TV you wrongly dispose of could be harming the environment. #EWaste

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Why it matters:
E-waste releases lead, mercury, and other toxins when dumped improperly, yet tons still end up in landfills—and it's one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally. These toxic materials can leak into soil and water in nearby communities. #recycling

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Is Gen-Z having a horror renaissance?

The Obsession and Backrooms horror films have been box office hits with younger generations across the globe.

Both filmmakers are Gen-Zers and also had their beginnings through YouTube.

📸: 2026 Associated Press

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CNY's LGBTQ+ community is coming together after a Cazenovia pride event organizer was arrested on serious charges.

Events outside of the village are expected to still take place and the focus is unity for the rest of Pride Month.

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#NCCNews #Pride #Arrest #Cazenovia

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One of a kind...

John Vlocko is a Syracuse-based wood worker, and "Big One" is the largest known piece of solid cherry wood. He submitted it to the Guiness World Records but even they had nothing to compare it to.

#woodworking #craftsmanship #CNY

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There is a written market use agreement on pages 12-16 of the meeting's agenda. It will be signed and discussed tonight in more detail.

More information is available at https://t.co/KR72xLWtjh under “Agendas @ Minutes.”

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There is a scheduled Salina town board meeting tonight at 6:30 PM at Town Hall.

One of the things on the agenda this evening is discussing if the weekly Mattydale Market can continue to operate at the Hoosock-Jensen Salina Community Center.

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2 weeks ago, the market posted on Facebook that it would be temporarily cancelled due to ongoing discussions with Salina's town board.

Last week, they asked the community for help, encouraging supporters to send letters to local board representatives.

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Two motorcycle crashes in Central New York over the past 24 hours, including one fatality, are highlighting the importance of motorcycle safety this summer.

A local motorcycle shop owner says visibility, defensive driving and proper gear can make all the difference on the road.