North Syracuse man arrested in drug investigation
NORTH SYRACUSE N.Y — Police say a North Syracuse man was arrested following an investigation into illegal drug sales in the village. Officers say Martin A. Guerrero, 56, was charged with multiple felony and misdemeanor drug offenses, including criminal sale and possession of controlled substances. Police say a...
Developer plans to turn empty shopping center in Syracuse suburb into complex with about...
Salina, N.Y. - A local developer is planning to turn an empty shopping center along Route 11 into a housing complex with about 150 units. The town bought the five-acre site for $1.8 million earlier this year with the hopes of selling it back to someone who could reinvest in the property, which includes a former Big...
Mandatory Alcohol Drink Lids Proposed in New York State
There might be a new law in 2026 that will mandate bars and restaurants to have lids on alcoholic drinks if one area county legislator can make it happen.
New York Just Banned More Everyday Items: How It Impacts You
Experts say this will affect businesses and consumers across the Hudson Valley and the rest of the state.
The Downtown Syracuse skyline has changed
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Have you noticed the difference in the Syracuse nighttime skyline? The top floors of the former Crowne Plaza Hotel are lit up with bright blue lights. The hotel closed in the fall of 2024 to make way for a new apartment complex called Tower 701. The Tower started accepting applications in the fall of...
Man in 20s injured in stabbing on Onondaga Avenue
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse police say a man in his twenties was injured in a stabbing Monday night on Onondaga Avenue. Officers responded around 10:01 p.m. to the 200 block of Onondaga Avenue after receiving a report of a stabbing. When they arrived, police found the victim with an apparent stab wound to his left leg.
DEC updates plan to protect brook trout
New York officials released a long-awaited plan to protect Adirondack brook trout ponds for the next 15 years. DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the final Adirondack Brook Trout Pond Management Plan on Jan. 5. It marks the first major update to the plan in nearly 50 years. Why the plan matters State officials...
Housing whirlwind: Mamdani wastes no time targeting “bad landlords”
Mayor Zohran Mamdani came out swinging against “bad landlords” shortly after taking office. The new mayor’s first actions included naming a frequent adversary of city landlords to an office dedicated to tenant rights. He also announced that the city will “intervene” in a bankruptcy case that will decide the fate of...
Morning Briefing: New Syracuse mayor begins term, protests after U.S. action in Venezuela and...
Good morning, New York. Here's what you need to know today. We have a cold start with dry and cloudy conditions, but not much wind. Light snow spreads through from midday into this afternoon and evening with minor accumulation. Highs would be in the 20s to near 30. We have a big warm-up to follow for the next few...
Fugitive of the Week: Taquan Haynes
Taquan Haynes, a 36-year-old registered level 3 Sex Offender with 41 prior arrests, is wanted by Syracuse Police for failing to register his address and should be reported to the Warrants squad at 315-442-5230.

















