Syracuse to fine residents who don’t use new trash carts properly (Good Morning CNY for Oct. 31) - syracuse.com

Syracuse to fine residents who don’t use new trash carts properly (Good Morning CNY for Oct. 31) - syracuse.com

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Championship celebration: Members of the Fabius-Pompey boys soccer team and their fans celebrate the team’s 2-1 win over Tully in the Section III Class C championship game at Vernon Verona Sherrill High School on Monday. Story, photos. (Mark DiOrio photo)

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In Syracuse and statewide, people of color pay more for home loans – if they can get them: A new report from the New York State Attorney General’s Office on “Racial disparities in homeownership” finds people of color in Syracuse and across the state face barriers to credit that hold them back from buying homes and building the household wealth that whites often enjoy. People of color own homes at less than half the rate of white residents; they get denied mortgages more often; and they incur higher interest charges when they do get approved, according to the report.

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Some CNYers are among New York’s biggest tax deadbeats: Multiple people in Central New York are among those who owe the biggest individual tax debts in New York state. The biggest local debt originates from Onondaga County and totals $697,458, according to records from the state Department of Taxation and Finance. Browse and search a database of the state’s largest individual tax debts.

Syracuse to begin fines for residents who don’t use new trash carts properly: When it comes to the new trash collection system in the city of Syracuse, the time for learning how to comply without fear of financial penalty is about to end. The public works department plans to begin issuing violations this week to residents who fail to follow rules for using new 96-gallon garbage containers distributed citywide in September.

Upstate NY Halloween display wins big on TV show: Think the Halloween decorations in your neighborhood are elaborate? You ain’t seen noting yet. An Upstate New York family was featured on the season 2 finale of ABC’s “The Great Halloween Fright Fight,” a TV show that looks for the best Halloween displays in America, and came away $50,000 richer.

Looking ahead

Former Syracuse teacher plans to open marijuana shop: When Jonathan Maxim’s mom became sick with multiple sclerosis, the seed of an idea began to grow. Maxim’s mom suffered incredible pain, and the only thing that eased it was marijuana, her son said. At the time, it was illegal and difficult to find. But he took the risk and got his mother some weed. Now, the 53-year-old is poised to open a legal recreational marijuana dispensary in DeWitt.

NKOTB tour dates include Upstate NY stops: New Kids on the Block announced “The Magic Summer 2024 Tour” Monday, and the group will make two stops in Upstate New York — including one in the city where singer-actor Donnie Wahlberg was famously injured nearly 25 years ago.

ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd to play Amp in Syracuse
Creed reunion tour includes 2 Upstate NY stops with 3 Doors Down
CNY Veterans Parade and Expo, Burn Run, “Snow White”: 17 things to do this week in Central NY

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Marcellus wins Class B title: Marcellus’ Austin Raicht scored with 1:01 remaining to propel the Mustangs to a 3-2 win over Skaneateles in the Section III Class B title game Monday night at Phoenix. The win gave Marcellus its first sectional boys soccer crown since 2009. (Dennis Nett)

What must John Wildhack consider as he decides Dino Babers’ fate? “It’s always value over replacement”: The Syracuse football program is at a crossroads under head coach Dino Babers. A contract extension signed after one of the best years in the program’s recent history in 2018 is believed to be winding down. A four-game stretch of ugly losses has left a fan base frustrated and former players calling out the program. A decision looms for Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack.

Dino Babers doesn’t think his players have quit on him
Syracuse O-lineman Kalan Ellis out for season; more injury updates
Syracuse to honor Dwight Freeney during Friday’s game
SU to make West Coast trip in first year of 17-team ACC scheduling
ACC announces TV assignment for SU vs. Pitt at Yankee Stadium

MORE SPORTS:

SU, CNY in NFL: Ex-Syracuse QB scores touchdown in NFL debut
How to watch Syracuse vs. Virginia in the ACC Field Hockey tournament
NFL Trade Deadline: Are the Buffalo Bills interested in Bears CB?
CBA rides underdog role to another boys soccer title
CNY high school sports playoff results, schedules, photos, news

In Brief

One of the biggest names in craft beer plans new Upstate NY location

Probation officer sent creepy texts and wanted favors, probationers say

Two women admit to assaulting Syracuse man who had been kidnapped

Drugged driver in fatal crash gets shorter sentence after filing domestic violence petition

More details emerge at murder trial about what killed Jordan Brooks

Stolen vehicle involved in Syracuse crash, police say

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