In the 1800's, the mills along Butternut Creek made the Village of Jamesville a bustling hub of Onondaga County. That all changed in the early morning hours of October 13, 1877. By the time the sun rose, part of the village lay in ashes, a man was run out of town, and a community was left to rebuild. In this week's edition of Your Hometown, Sarah Blazonis takes a look back at that fateful night.
05/12/2013 03:01 PM
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In this edition of Your Hometown, YNN's Chris Whalen tells us about another devastating flood, which marks its 77th anniversary this spring; and, how the aftermath of that disaster may have prevented further damage in 2006 and 2011.
04/04/2013 09:18 PM
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The city of Syracuse used to be much smaller than it is today. Over the years, it annexed several villages, including a seven by six block area on what is today's South side. In this segment of Your Hometown, our Katie Gibas takes to the South Salina Street Historic District, the former village of Danforth.
Updated 03/25/2013 10:04 AM
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If you drive north on Route 11 out of Watertown, you'll come to Gouverneur, where a massive roll of life savers greets you. For lovers of sweets, it's not a bad way to be welcomed into a community. In this edition of Your Hometown, our Barry Wygel brings you past the lifesavers and explores how a late 1800’s mining town transformed into the picture-perfect small town.
03/17/2013 05:53 PM
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As the city of Syracuse grew, its residents started setting up their homes further from downtown. One of the more desired locations was Sedgwick Farm, which featured the new concept of winding streets and cul-de-sacs. In this Segment of Your Hometown, our Katie Gibas takes us to one of the most architecturally significant residential neighborhoods in the city of Syracuse.
03/08/2013 04:28 PM
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Before the Erie Canal was built, Syracuse was mostly swamp land. But to the northeast of what is now downtown, lay higher ground, the first land to be settled in the greater Syracuse area. It had many names including Salt Point, Center Square, and the Village of Salina. Now, smaller in size, today it’s simply known as the Washington Square Park Neighborhood. YNN’s Katie Gibas takes us there in this week’s edition of Your Hometown.
02/24/2013 06:53 PM
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It's a small unincorporated village just north of Oneida Lake, with a population of just a few hundred people. But McConnellsville has a legacy they've been building for more than 100 years. In this week's edition of Your Hometown, Andrew Sorensen tells us the story of a family that started working in a saw mill, but grew a name big enough for a seat in the White House.
02/16/2013 03:20 PM
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When driving through different towns across the region, it's neat to see the historical buildings still standing. And some that live in the area are lucky to work in them. In this week's edition of Your Hometown, our Katie Husband takes us to Corning's Rockwell Building, where up until the 1970s, it was known as City Hall, home to all departments. But through the years, and one natural disaster later, it has turned into a well-known museum of art.
Updated 02/10/2013 11:02 AM
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Steuben is a small town located North of Utica in the Mohawk Valley, but the history of Steuben doesn't begin in Central New York. It actually starts in Prussia, with the story of one man, Baron von Steuben. In this week's edition of Your Hometown, Cara Thomas tells us about the town's namesake, and Steuben's important role in the history of our nation.
Updated 02/03/2013 12:37 PM
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If you've traveled through St. Lawrence County, you may have passed through the small Town of Madrid. It's a community that dates back more than two centuries, named after the famed Spanish city, but with a pronunciation and identity all its own. In this edition of your hometown, Barry Wygel tells us how this town has worked hard to keep to its roots.
01/27/2013 11:04 AM
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The City of Syracuse is nearly 27 square miles. But before it annexed surrounding villages and towns, it was much smaller and mostly swamp land. Just to the northeast of downtown is a heavily wooded area with rich soil. In this edition of Your Hometown, our Katie Gibas tells us how that wooded area became the "village within the city."
01/20/2013 12:14 PM
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Located in Southern Lewis County, the Town of Turin is an outdoor lover's paradise, especially in the winter months. It's not a bustling metropolis, but up on the Tug Hill that great snowfall brings snowmobilers from all over the country and the skiing is some of the best in the state. And with great trails for hiking and ATVs, a picturesque golf course and lots of music, it's starting to draw warm weather visitors as well. In fact, the area as a whole is on its way back to recapturing the glory days of old. In this edition of Your Hometown, Brian Dwyer and photojournalist R.D. White braved the snow and cold to take us to the heart of the Tug Hill.
01/13/2013 10:59 AM
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The salt springs that bubbled up near the shores of Onondaga Lake helped Syracuse earn the nickname "Salt City." But they also led to the founding of other communities along its shores. This week's edition of Your Hometown takes us to the Village of Liverpool. YNN's Sarah Blazonis tells us that historians say salt may have started it all, but it's not the only feature of the village that's left a lasting legacy.
Updated 01/06/2013 09:51 AM
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It's not often you'll learn something new about a place that's 175 years old. But that's just what happened in the Village of Horseheads in Chemung County. In this week’s edition of Your Hometown, our Katie Husband tells us about a recent festival that brought light to a community's 'green' past.
Updated 12/23/2012 10:32 AM
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It's a tiny hamlet just outside of Trumansburg and unless you've driven past, you may not have even known it's there. But in this week's edition of Your Hometown, Tamara Lindstrom tells us about a place hatching inspiration on what was once a chicken farm in the Town of Mecklenburg.
12/16/2012 10:49 AM
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A colorful cast is key to any good story. Heroes, villains and even some comic relief. But a great story is filled with characters who have a little bit of each of these traits. In this edition of Your Hometown, YNN's Chris Whalen introduces us to two of Broome County's more infamous residents whose legends live on to this day.
Updated 12/09/2012 09:50 AM
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Over the past 200 years, the Oswego County town of Scriba has grown from a rural farming community into its important role today as an energy industry hub. In this week's edition of Your Hometown, our Candace Hopkins has a look at the town's journey.
11/18/2012 10:30 AM
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One Oswego County community has transformed from a rural village, to a prosperous mill town and is now a world-renowned fishing destination. In this week's edition of Your Hometown, our Candace Hopkins has a look at Pulaski's rich history.
11/04/2012 12:57 PM
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The Cortland County Village of Homer was founded in 1791 and legally incorporated as a village in 1835. That rich history lends to some pretty compelling ghost stories. One building in particular seems to have more supernatural activity than most. In this segment of Your Haunted Hometown, our Katie Gibas takes us to the Center for the Arts of Homer.
Updated 10/28/2012 05:00 AM
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Over the course of more than 150 years, more than 12,000 bodies have been laid to rest in one of the most prolific cemeteries in the Southern Tier. Among the dead buried there are the founding fathers, former lawmakers, local heroes, and lives taken too soon. In the latest edition of Your Hometown, YNN's Chris Whalen takes us inside the history of Spring Forest Cemetery.
10/21/2012 01:21 PM
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