Schools reopen in Onondaga area amid storm damage
School officials report varied reopening plans as districts assess power and safety after the storm. LaFayette and nearby districts aim for Friday or Monday starts while Syracuse schools delay through Monday due to power outages, damaged buildings, and transportation concerns.
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Onondaga
Timothy Barstow
Fayetteville-Manlius
Philip Martin
Alice Kendrick
Jamesville-DeWitt
Syracuse
Maureen Nolan
John Gray
Theresa S. Chacone
District Faces Wide Damages After Power and Storm Losses
City district reports extensive damage to computers and books at Fowler site. District officials, led by Driscoll, seek insurance coverage and federal state disaster funds. No school through Monday due to storm damage and safety concerns. staff to report as advised while custodians prepare returns.
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Alicea
Bob Seeley
Fowler
Driscoll
Central New York districts reopen after Labor Day storm
Central New York school districts report varied reopening status with many opening today and Friday targets. Baldwinsville East Syracuse Minoa Fabius Pompey Foyellonite Monte Jamesville-Dewitt LaFayette Liverpool Solvay Onondaga Nation School remains closed due to power outages. North Syracuse Wheeler Elementary and Onondaga schools opened. Syracuse city schools stay closed through Monday.
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LaFayette
Onondaga Nation
Syracuse
Neil Driscoll
Onondaga Road
West Genesee
Baldwinsville
Syracuse-Minoa
Fabius-Pompey
Foyellonite
Monte
Jamesville-Dewitt
Jordan-Elbridge
C. Grant Grimshaw
Liverpool
Lyncourt
James Stevens
Stevens
Marcellus
North Syracuse
Onondaga Central
Wheeler
Onondaga
Rockwell
Skaneateles
Solvay
Tully
Wednesser
Mark DeSanctrs
Families line up for food refunds after Labor Day storm
Hundreds of families in Syracuse and Onondaga County waited in rain at the Civic Center and War Memorial to receive reimbursements and vouchers for spoiled foods after a Labor Day storm cut power. DSS workers reported 1,400 refunds by Wednesday, with 800 food stamp recipients and 600 nonrecipients aided.
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Onondaga County War Memorial
Civic Center
Mary Beth Cutter
Department of Social Services
Syracuse
Onondaga County
DSS
Montgomery St
War Memorial
Social Services
David Sutkowy
Sutkowy
Eastwood
Jeanette Payne
Payne
Suny Health Science Center
Fileen Musico
Musico
Tony Williams
Able Ambulance
Romnty Benonan Proieyeeer
Catholic Charities
Onondaga Boulevard
Sandy Smith
Community Meals Scramble After Labor Day Storm Hits Syracuse
After a Labor Day storm cut power, Meals on Wheels of Syracuse canvassed 400 clients, finding 21 needing meals Wednesday. Fayetteville-Manlius agreed to bag meals, while Salvation Army and Red Cross units delivered beverages, sandwiches, and essentials to seniors, residents, and relief workers as agencies cope with outages and staff shortages.
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Meals On Wheels of
Syracuse
Fayetteville-Manlius
F-M
Meals On Wheels
Salvation Army
Port Byron
Hallantyne Gardens
Dede Snyder
Neighbors rally after night storm floods Syracuse area
Concord Place residents whole blocks helped neighbors unplug drains and clear debris as water rose to the porch steps. Park Avenue volunteers led by Joe Hall shifted from offering paid labor to selfless aid, while others like Bill Cross assessed homes and coordinated relief. Residents described a quiet, thankful response after a devastating wind event.
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Concord Place
Westcott
Bill Cross
Bill
OCC
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