Early voting waits in DeWitt have elections officials considering another eastside option next year
TOWN OF DEWITT, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Both Onondaga County elections commissioners were called to the early voting site at DeWitt Town Hall on Wednesday to check on complaints about long wait times. In addition to a record pace of early voting at the location, an incorrect ballot given to one voter and the time needed […]
New phone scam targets families of recently arraigned defendants in Onondaga County
The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office is warning neighbors of a recent phone scam that they are currently investigating. According to the Sheriff's Office, scammers are impersonating Sheriff's Office staff and targeting the families of individuals who have been recently arraigned and booked after arrest. How it works: scammers will call...
Downtown Syracuse eyes shuttles and signs ahead of I-81 Viaduct Project work
Syracuse city officials and the Downtown Committee met to discuss mitigation strategies, such as potential shuttles and improved signage, to assist businesses and visitors during upcoming I-81 construction projects.
Sarah Rambus left Oregon to grow. She trusts SU will help her do that.
W — hen Sarah Rambus first met Jim Boeheim, she didn’t know who he was. Rambus walked out of a training room and saw her head coach, Felisha Legette-Jack, watching a Syracuse men’s basketball practice with Boeheim. SU’s senior forward had never met the legendary coach but wasn’t afraid to introduce herself.
Syracuse adds 10 school zone cameras starting Nov. 1
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The City of Syracuse is placing 10 school zone speed cameras into operational use as part of its School Zone Traffic Enforcement program. A 30-day warning period for motorists will begin Nov. 1 before monetary fines take effect. The deployment follows data from the program’s...
82% of Syracuse pothole claims are denied, investigation reveals
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — For drivers, hitting a pothole can mean more than an annoying bump in the road. In some cases, it can lead to hundreds of dollars in damage. Kimberly O’Brien knows that firsthand. In January, while driving her sister’s car on James Street in Syracuse, she hit a pothole near a sewer […]
Onondaga County gives $4 million to Clay neighborhood to connect to public water
A neighborhood in the town of Clay that currently does not have clean water was awarded $4 million from the county towards public water infrastructure. The total cost to connect the community to public water infrastructure will cost an estimated $7.5 million. Deputy Supervisor Joe Bick said the town will be looking for grant funds to finish the project.
Onondaga Lake Parkway’s closure extended after being set to open
SALINA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Even though officials said it was set to reopen Wednesday afternoon, the Onondaga Lake Parkway is expected to stay closed for at least another day. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) said in a statement that it was told by the freight rail company CSX Corporation that the closure […]
At hearing on homelessness, Syracuse city councilors hear from charity directors as well as...
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Scott is 65 years old. He sleeps in doorways with security cameras. Then, if he gets beaten and robbed again, there’s footage. Scott has been homeless for the past two years. As directors from various local charities and non-profits told city councilors Wednesday about what’s behind the rising number of homeless […]
Syracuse activates 10 school zone speed cameras with 30-day warning period
SYRACUSE N.Y. — The City of Syracuse will activate 10 school zone speed cameras beginning Nov. 1, with a 30-day warning period before drivers face fines, according to the city. During the warning period, drivers caught exceeding posted school-zone speed limits will receive warnings instead of citations. After the...
