School zone speeding fines raise concerns about equity, spending priorities (Your Letters)
Recent changes to school zone speed limits have raised concerns in many communities, especially where enforcement appears to fall unevenly across neighborhoods. When new fines are introduced, families already struggling financially may feel the burden most intensely. For some, the cost of a single citation can rival...
Rescue Mission in Syracuse delivers record number of free Thanksgiving meals
What could be more important on Thanksgiving than eating a delicious meal? Volunteers in Syracuse spent the holiday morning delivering meals to people who can’t make one themselves. The Rescue Mission in Syracuse organizes the culinary effort every year. “Super excited to be able to provide this for the...
Two men hospitalized after fight in Syracuse
Two men were taken to Upstate Hospital after a fight in Syracuse on Thanksgiving night.
New York Power Authority distributes 1,650 trees to boost sustainability in nearly 50 communities
NEW YORK — The New York Power Authority is distributing 1,650 trees to 49 low-cost energy and energy-efficiency customers through its 2025 Tree Power program, expanding sustainability efforts for municipalities and state agencies across the state. Several areas across the state will receive trees, including...
Hochul signs legislation to make asthma inhalers more affordable
ALBANY- Governor Kathy Hochul has signed new legislation aimed at making asthma medication more affordable for the more than 1.4 million adults in the state who live with the condition. The law eliminates co-pays, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs for at least one rescue inhaler and one maintenance inhaler...
NY Driver Hilariously Tries (and Fails) to Fool State Police
A New York Driver is in hot water after spectacularly failing to get away with a hilarious forgery.
Two men severely injured in possible domestic situation
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — On Nov. 27 around 8:30 p.m. Syracuse Police responded to a stabbing on Hobart St. At the scene officers found two men suffering from severe injuries. One, a 35-year-old man with stab wounds to his chest and stomach. He was taken to University Hospital and is expected to survive his injuries.
State Police Ryder Cup scandal widens over free passes
New York State Police are facing a growing scandal after officials allegedly misused credentials to access VIP areas at the Ryder Cup — and may have distributed dozens of free passes to friends and family, according to the Times Union. Superintendent Steven James confirmed an internal probe has now been handed to the...
Syracuse firefighters put out 2 fires Friday afternoon; one person hospitalized
Syracuse, N.Y. - Syracuse firefighters responded to two separate fires Friday afternoon, one of which sent a person to a local hospital. At around 12:15 p.m., firefighters arrived at 2119 Grant Blvd. to find a two-story house with smoke coming from the back and right sides, according to Lt. Jake Moulton.
“Historic:” New York State Officially Has An ‘Underwater Park’
This "underwater park" in Upstate New York is now protected thanks to an "historic designation"
