Ellen Abbott
Reporter, SyracuseEllen produces news reports and features related to events that occur in the greater Syracuse area and throughout Onondaga County. Her reports are heard regularly in regional updates in Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for an end to federal trade tariffs, warning tension between the U.S. and Canada is severely hurting New York's agricultural economy. -
Onondaga County Sheriff Toby Shelley said 62-year-old Frederick Marty was shot and killed after a five-hour standoff Sunday night in the Town of Elbridge. -
The 2026 New York State Fair opens with daily vehicle bans from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., new Empire Room attractions, and classic traditions through Labor Day. -
Anheuser-Busch is investing $13 million in its Baldwinsville brewery to boost beer production and build a new technical training center in central New York. -
Upstate Medical University opens a new therapeutic playground in Syracuse, offering sensory play and outdoor therapy for inpatient children with special needs. -
Onondaga County lawmakers are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign the Good Food NY bill, allowing local public institutions like schools to buy New York produce. -
Giving to the United Way of Central New York is down 11% per year over the last five years. -
The massive Interstate 81 viaduct replacement project in Syracuse has already surpassed its original $2.25 billion estimate, with NYSDOT citing inflation and design refinements. -
The Major Oak, known for its links to the legend of Robin Hood, was declared dead this year, but its progeny lives on at SUNY ESF in Syracuse. -
As the $2.1 billion Phase 2 of Syracuse's I-81 project begins, residents and business owners raise concerns over major disruptions.
