Syracuse NY

DeWitt, N.Y. — About a dozen employees and volunteers at the Central New York SPCA protested in front of the animal shelter Monday, calling for a change in leadership. The protesters said the nonprofit’s board of directors has allowed for animals to be neglected and called on them to resign.

Steve Hartman and CBS Evening News bring you the story of a 55-year-old woman who was living at the only place she felt she owned, her husband’s grave. Rhea Holmes and her husband, Eddie, had their offer on a house in Syracuse, New York accepted. But one of the best days of their 26-year marriage was the worst, when...

There is nothing more invigorating than a hike through the woods to a waterfall. Something about the rushing water cascading down the rocks with a canopy of trees overhead just soothes the soul. If you're looking for the perfect place to do that in the Northeast, there is a state park you need to visit right between...

It was a year into the Covid pandemic, on a corner of downtown Syracuse once described as an open-air drug market. Everyone wore masks. But the atmosphere was festive. It was Jan. 29, 2021. That was opening day for the Salt City Market on a former vacant lot at 484 S. Salina St.

🟡 Chittenango, the birthplace of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz author L. Frank Baum fully embraces its legacy with a Yellow Brick Road, Oz-themed shops, and the charming All Things Oz Museum. 🎉 Every first weekend in June, the town hosts Oz-Stravaganza! — the world’s longest-running Wizard of Oz...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As a powerful winter storm blankets Central New York, many Syracuse residents say they’re noticing a difference in how the city is handling snow removal compared to past winters. Throughout this winter, the City of Syracuse Department of Public Works has faced criticism during some...

Syracuse, N.Y. – The League of Women Voters local chapter is looking for more volunteers to help New Americans register to vote and learn about elections during naturalization ceremonies. Volunteers introduce themselves to upcoming U.S. citizens, help them register and provide a First Vote’s pamphlet about voting in...

Upstate Medical University’s Global Health Institute is looking for volunteers for its biggest ever clinical trial, the results of which could help Pfizer develop a vaccine for one of the most common health care associated infections. C.diff is a contagious bacteria commonly found in a health care setting. It...

Jordan, N.Y. – One of Onondaga County’s smallest villages is stepping up to fill a pressing need: It’s welcoming dozens of apartments and townhomes for low-income renters, including some with mental illnesses. Jordan has approved a 65-unit apartment and townhome complex aimed at housing people with lower...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County has cancelled its travel advisory, effective immediately. The travel advisory was issued on Sunday after a major snowstorm passed over Central New York. The advisory did not restrict travel, but rather, warned drivers about potential hazards on roadways, such as snow and ice. The...