The Swansea community is mourning the death of an elementary school student who died over the holiday break. Mason Stringer, a second-grade student, attended Gardner Elementary School. Swansea Public ...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- A relentless lake effect snowstorm on Tuesday pounded Syracuse, America’s snowiest major city, with more snow in a single day than we’ve seen in nearly 80 years. The National Weather ...

The editorial board is a group of opinion journalists whose views are informed by expertise, research, debate and certain longstanding values. It is separate from the newsroom. Dec. 31, 2025 It was a ...

A few Republican elected officials in late December 2025 posted social media messages honoring Kwanzaa, a secular holiday founded by a black nationalist and convicted criminal. As many prominent ...