HEAT ALERT: Soaring Temperatures Coming To New York
The cool start we had across much of New York to start the week will soon be over, and it will be back to sweltering heat as we wrap up the week. We are getting closer to the "Dog Days" of summer, and while it was nice to get a break from the heat, that break will soon be over as temperatures are about to soar across...
Syracuse men plead guilty to firearm sales and possession
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Three men from Syracuse have pleaded guilty after being charged with selling and possessing firearms. The three men involved were 30-year-old Erik Burch, 30-year-old Khalid Richardson and 33-year-old Lamar Stanford. Burch pleaded guilty during the week of July 14, to the unlawful sale of a...
Suspicious death in the Town of Clay: NY State Police investigate
On July 3, 2025, State Police responded to a medical assist at an address in Clay, NY and found a deceased person, Christa M. Baxter, age 58, who is now under investigation by the State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
New York First State Ever To Approve “20 Hour Rule”
If you are expecting in New York, there is a big benefit waiting for you. Earlier this year, New York State became the first state in America to approve the "20-Hour" rule for soon-to-be parents. What Is New York's 20-Hour Rule?. The new law states that private sector employers in...
18-year-old faces new charges after shooting into group of children in Syracuse, prosecutor says
Syracuse, N.Y. — An 18-year-old faces new charges after firing into a group of children on Syracuse’s North Side, injuring three, a prosecutor said. Nakise Elliott, 18, was arraigned on the new charges Wednesday in Syracuse. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
CNY agencies receive $3.6M+ to stop gun violence
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Central New York law enforcement agencies have been granted more than $3.6 million to prevent gun violence, the state announced on Wednesday, July 23. The funding is available through the state’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative to help reduce shootings across New York....
This Stunning Waterfall Hike Is One Of The Most Dangerous Trails In New York
This scenic trail leads to a beautiful waterfall in New York state, but don't let its short distance fool you. Here's how to stay safe throughout your hike.
New York to make phone calls free in its state prisons
Free Prison Calls-New York Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. New York will soon make phone calls free in its state prisons, officials said Tuesday. People who are incarcerated in the state's prisons currently receive three free, 15-minute phone calls a week. After that, the calls cost 2.4...
West Nile Virus Confirmed in New York: First Human Cases Reported in 2025
New York State health officials have confirmed the first human cases of West Nile virus for 2025. According to the New York State...
New York state launches new campaign to prevent bridge strikes
New York State Department of Transportation leaders say that 16 other states have decided to join their campaign to prevent bridge strikes. The campaign, "Check Your Height, Know It's Right," seeks to raise awareness about low bridges across the state. From the Glenridge Road bridge in the Capital Region and...
