Photojournalism

Swifties party at the Fayetteville Free Library (photo of the week)

by Chris Libonati April 1, 2024March 31, 2024

About 75 kids and adults enjoyed a “Taylor Swift Dance Party & Karaoke” at the Fayetteville Free Library on March 25.

“They had a ball,” said librarian Kristen Peirson.

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Syracuse police used Flock Safety readers for nearly a month after readers were supposed to be taken down

A city law required Flock to take down its license plate readers by May 26. Syracuse police continued using the readers after Flock left them up.

by Patrick McCarthy June 26, 2026

Micron, Clay agree on $30M deal that could offset some effects of Micron’s arrival

The agreement between Micron and Clay still needs to be approved by the Clay town board to become final.

by Laura Robertson June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Brown leads incumbent Magnarelli in Democratic primary for Assembly seat but race is too close to call

If Brown’s lead holds, he could be poised to complete one of the biggest upsets in Central New York political history.

by Eddie Velazquez, Laura Robertson and Patrick McCarthy June 24, 2026June 25, 2026

Charlene Tarver leads Democratic primary for Onondaga County Legislature’s 16th District

Charlene Tarver leads Nyatwa Bullock in the race. The winner is not likely to face a Republican candidate in the general election and could replace Legislator Charles Garland.

by Laura Robertson June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Chad Ryan wins Democratic primary for Onondaga County Legislature’s 8th District seat

Chad Ryan beat Tammy Honeywell in the Democratic primary for the 8th District for the second year in a row.

by Laura Robertson June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Chris Libonati

Chris Libonati is the managing editor of Central Current. He is a founding editorial member of the organization and was hired as Central Current's first reporter. He previously worked at the Syracuse Post-Standard... More by Chris Libonati