Syracuse, N.Y. Glenn Coin -- A toxic waste site on the western shore of Onondaga Lake will be covered over with dirt and asphalt, according to a new cleanup plan released by the Department of Environmental Conservation. Honeywell is responsible for the cleanup of the 90-acre site, which borders Harbor Brook and straddles I-690 at the southwest corner of the lake. The DEC … [Read more...] about Latest phase of Onondaga Lake cleanup could cost Honeywell $12.7 million
Redhawks take Two
Redhawks- The Redhawks lead the best of seven series two game to none by sweeping the first weekend of action. Game one saw saw the visiting Redhawks make sure the hometown Tomahawks know that momentum was on their side. Redhawk Korie Halftown opened scoring just 1 minute into the game. Korie then followed up with two more goals giving the Redhawks a 3-0 lead and the … [Read more...] about Redhawks take Two
Smoke dancers entertain crowd at Stage of Nations ECOfest (photos, video)
SYRACUSE, NY. by Sarah Moses Buckshot - Smoke dancers heated up the stage Saturday evening at the annual Stage of Nations ECOfest in Hanover Square. The smoke dance is unique to the Haudenosaunee, which includes the Mohawk, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Seneca and Tuscarora nations. Smoke dancing is noted for its fast pace and freestyle movements. read more... … [Read more...] about Smoke dancers entertain crowd at Stage of Nations ECOfest (photos, video)
Redhawks advance to final
Last weekend the Redhawks were facing a 2-0 deficit in a best of 5 series to the top seeded Allegany Arrows. Facing elimination, The Redhawks won 3 straight games, two on the road at Allegany. With the series win, the Redhawks advance to the championship to face the Tuscarora Tomahawks in a best of 7 series to advance to the 2018 President’s Cup. … [Read more...] about Redhawks advance to final
U.S. Comes Back to Defeat Iroquois, 17-9
Inside Lacrosse: Team USA scored 12 second half goals to overcome a 7-5 halftime deficit and defeat the Iroquois Nationals in their opening game of the FIL World Championships. Led by attackman Rob Pannell’s three goals and four assists, as well as a 17-for-19 performance at the X by face-off midfielder Trevor Baptiste, the U.S. dominated the second half en route to their … [Read more...] about U.S. Comes Back to Defeat Iroquois, 17-9
A Story of Survival Revived by the Cicadas’ Loud (and Crunchy) Return
New York Times Rick Rojas ONONDAGA NATION — The cicadas return with no regard for subtlety. Their trill vibrates through the thick woods that cover much of the Onondaga Nation, sounding to those who welcome them like a natural symphony and registering in other ears as something akin to a muffled car alarm. These days, they are inescapable: thwapping into windshields, … [Read more...] about A Story of Survival Revived by the Cicadas’ Loud (and Crunchy) Return
Community gathers to celebrate Onondaga Nation School graduation (photos)
By Sarah Moses Buckshot Syracuse.com ONONDAGA NATION, N.Y. -- The Onondaga Nation School graduation honors eighth grade students who are headed to high school, but the evening is also a celebration for the community. Onondaga Nation community members gathered Thursday night at at Tsha' Thon'nhes fieldhouse for the graduation. "Look at all these people here to support … [Read more...] about Community gathers to celebrate Onondaga Nation School graduation (photos)