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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Centro receives a $9.2 million federal grant to purchase nine new buses for Syracuse's Bus Rapid Transit system, featuring subway-style amenities and express city routes. -
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York is down about 10 cents from last year. -
National Grid begins a multi-year restoration of Syracuse's historic Art Deco Niagara Hudson Building, starting with repairs to its iconic stainless steel doors. -
Syracuse Hancock International Airport officials expect Dec. 19 to be the busiest day of the holiday season, with 30% of flights departing before 7 a.m. -
Crime overall is down 23.7% compared to the same time last year. -
The county will pay Azalia King $450,000 for her home on Caughdenoy Road in Clay, and $2 million for 6.5 acres of land across the street. -
Only around 27% of Onondaga County residents have gotten their flu shot so far this flu season. -
Dave Knapp has served on the Onondaga County Legislature since 2012, and will run for the 126th State Assembly District seat next year. -
Democrats say Republicans rushed to confirm a number of appointments before Democrats take control of the legislature next month. -
The state attorney general's office secured a $675,000 settlement against two companies that were accused of price gouging during a shortage of baby formula in 2022.
