Syracuse NY

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday joined union teachers, nurses, firefighters and public employees statewide, demanding a fix to the New York State and Local Retirement System. Elected officials at the state and local levels gathered with union members at a rally in Albany on Sunday, calling for changes to Tier 6 of the...

Syracuse, N.Y. — Drivers traveling through downtown Syracuse should expect lane closures on Interstate 81 starting Monday as crews complete pavement repairs tied to the ongoing I-81 Viaduct Project. I-81 will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays, beginning Monday,...

Central New York residents enjoyed near-record warmth on Saturday, and they will have another shot at breaking a record on Tuesday. Then snow moves in on Thursday. Temperatures reached 66 degrees in Syracuse on Saturday, falling just short of the March 7 record of 68 degrees set in 2012. It was our warmest day since...

The Onondaga County Clerk’s office registered 78 home sales during the week of Feb. 22 to 28. The most expensive home on the list is a 5,365-square-foot contemporary on a 26.7 acre parcel at the edge of Skaneateles Lake. The spacious house has a total of 24 rooms including five bedrooms. See photos of the home.

Much like the Grammys, the SAMMYS is a special event that creates unique moments in music. The 2026 Syracuse Area Music Awards recognized the best in local music Friday night during a ceremony at the Palace Theatre in Eastwood. Tim Fox of NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) hosted with a variety of guest presenters, plus live...

Residents across Western New York are hearing that familiar sound again.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a law that widens the lane for dental hygienists in New York, letting experienced practitioners handle cleanings and other preventive services in community settings without a dentist physically looking over their shoulder at every visit. Supporters say that shift will move routine care...

A major clothing chain with stores across New York is closing, and you only have a few days to use up your gift cards.

A tornado watch is in effect for Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Counties until 8 p.m. tonight as weather conditions could lead to severe storms and tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service will issue an alert when a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar.

Looking for epic thrift stores in New York that will transform your shopping habits?. These 10 amazing places offer incredible deals and unique finds!. 1. The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center (Rochester) This West Henrietta Road location is where Rochester thrift shoppers come to strike gold. The...