Helpful Tips & Reminders for Concertgoers

The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office provides the following information to those who plan on attending concerts this year at the Lakeview Amphitheater.

In order to maintain a safe and fun environment, the Sheriff’s Office has provided some helpful transportation and parking tips to assist concertgoers with the ease of access to the Lakeview Amphitheater. Attendees are encouraged to utilize Centro’s Shuttle Service.

From the Pink/Brown Lot: For large events that utilize the Orange and Pink/Brown lots for parking, Centro will operate shuttles for guests to transport them from the Shuttle Pick Up area in the Pink Lot up to the front circle/main gate of the Lakeview Amphitheater. Once parked, please follow signage directing you to the location of shuttle pick up/drop off.

From Downtown Syracuse: Centro runs an express service from the Centro Transit hub (downtown Syracuse) to the front circle/main gate of the Lakeview Amphitheater beginning approximately two hours before each event and ending approximately one hour after the conclusion of each event. Exact departure times may vary, please check Centro’s website for detailed information. Regular Centro fares will apply and all Centro passes and transfers will be accepted for this service.

Designated accessible parking for persons with disabilities is available in the Orange Lot, closest to the main entrance of the Lakeview Amphitheater. When applicable for larger shows, the Brown Lot will also be available for accessible parking with shuttle service to the main gate. A valid, appropriate disability placard or license plate is required to park in a space identified as reserved for persons with disabilities. The person that the registration of the accessible parking hang-tag or license belongs to must be in the vehicle and identification is required. Anyone suspected of illegally parking in these reserved spaces or who fraudulently use disabled placards with be ticketed, placards will be confiscated and vehicle towed.

As a reminder, Sheriff’s Deputies will continue to crack down on illegal drug and alcohol-activities. Deputies will work closely with investigators from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicle and the New York State Liquor Authority on enforcing underage drinking and the use of fake ID’s. Deputies will also be monitoring traffic for motorists who are under the influence of alcohol and or drugs, so please plan ahead and use designated drivers to protect yourself and other motorists.

Elderly Driver Crashes through Apartment Building

The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office reports that Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a vehicle crash this afternoon that involved an apartment building.

This afternoon, at approximately 1:19 p.m., Sheriff Deputies responded to the Morgan Square Senior Apartments located at 8547 Morgan Road in the Town of Clay to investigate crash involving a vehicle into an apartment building.
Deputies investigating the crash say the driver, 78 year old James G. Moniz of 4762 Buckley Road Liverpool, was attempting to park his 2016 Honda SUV in a parking space when he inadvertently depressed the gas pedal. The vehicle continued forward approximately 20 feet after jumping the curb/sidewalk and crashing through an apartments sliding glass door where it came to rest in the living room. The resident of the apartment, who was sitting outside next door, witnessed the incident and no one was injured including Moniz.

Structural boards to the second and third floors sustained significant damaged. Deputies notified the Town of Clay Codes Department who responded and who are currently working with a contractor to replace the boards until further repairs can be made. Arrangements were made for the resident to stay with family until repairs are made.

Rescue personnel from NOVA Ambulance, the Moyers Corners, Clay and Cicero Fire Department's responded.