Madison County NY News

Local News from Canastota, Cazenovia, Chittenango, Oneida & More

When the Oneida Ltd. flatware factory was in full operation, Fanny Krawiec would serve lunch to more than 40 employees who walked across the street to her restaurant each day. After the company began its shutdown in 2004, the crowds dwindled, even though Sherrill Pizzeria kept prices at $3.50 for two slices of pizza and a can of soda. Last... Full story »

Syracuse Sporthorse Invitational, plus facilities at Morrisville, put area on the map for horse lovers. Full story »

Artist creates 6,000 unique shapes -- one for each person in Hamilton community. Full story »

Maple Weekend Saturday and Sunday is the first of two Maple Weekends across the state. Visit www.nysmaple.com to find a producer near you to visit and tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and also March 27 and 28. Central New York -- While people throughout Central New York are enjoying the sun and warm temperatures, maple... Full story »

Although they’re not churning out electricity, the windmills of Fenner remain the central focus of neighbors, local officials and energy advocates. As part of ongoing safety precautions, crews will begin fencing off each of the turbines with temporary orange mesh this weekend. The barriers are intended to protect the public, workers and landowners as teams of engineers take samples... Full story »

'I don't think you will see any districts that won't be making some cuts' (video). Full story »

After 41 years at Syracuse radio station WRVO, station manager John Krauss is retiring. During his tenure, he has held eight different positions and has seen the digital transformation of radio. Before he goes, Krauss answered some questions about hisJohn Krauss Age: 61 Hometown: Brooklyn Home: Oswego Education: St. Lawrence University Favorite type of music: Oldies Hobbies: Model trains... Full story »

By contributing writer Kevin Morris Bill and Traci Wainwright always knew that their daughter, Ashleigh, had a special ability to make friends with just about anyone. But even they were shocked by the number and variety of people who waited in the snow and cold to attend her calling hours a just few days after her death on Jan.... Full story »

The House of Representatives could vote on the historic legislation this weekend. Full story »

Throughout NYS -- The days have been warmer and the nights are still cool and that means only one thing. It's time to make maple syrup. And it's time for people throughout the state to get out and visit a maple producer. There are two Maple Weekends -- March 20 and 21 and March 27 and 28. Many maple producers... Full story »

Incumbents prevailed in elections across Madison County Tuesday, as voters in seven villages headed to the polls. In Canastota, Republican Scott Rapasadi will return to his seat on the village board, which he has held for 10 years. He will be joined by challenger Margaret Peters, who was the village’s first female trustee during her tenure on the board in... Full story »

A trustee seat on the Munnsville Village Board is still up for grabs after two write-in candidates received the same number of votes. Pam Mitchell and Floyd Relyea each received 23 write-in votes for one of two open seats on the village board in the Madison County town of Stockbridge. Incumbent Howard Love, who was the only candidate on the... Full story »

Voter turnout was low in most municipalities, with many candidates facing no opposition. Full story »

Sylvan Beach, NY -- A Oneida County man is charged with felony assault following a stabbing Monday in Sylvan Beach, state police said. Harold F. Ortman Jr., of Blossvale, also was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and menacing, both misdemeanors. Ortman is accused of stabbing a 31-year-old male in the Sylvan Beach Mobile Home Park. The victim,... Full story »

30 villages in Cayuga, Madison, Onondaga and Oswego counties hold elections. Full story »