Syracuse winner of $17 million lotto jackpot frustrated by wait for payout
Larry, a $17 million winner of the July 23 New York Lotto drawing, experienced frustration when the New York State Lottery took longer than initially told to process his winnings, but plans to donate to charity and use the money to help his family and travel.
New York (and California) lead nation in percentage of vaccinated kindergartners
New York State has the second-highest kindergartner vaccination rate in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Three New York Infants Die from Congenital Syphilis in 2025 as Statewide Cases Climb
The New York State Health Department announced Tuesday that at least three infants have died this year from presumed congenital syphilis...
Help Crime Stoppers Find Brothers- Our Wanted Persons of the Week
The Oneida City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating twin brothers who are wanted on several charges and arrest warrants, tied to Utica, Oneida, Frankfort and East Syracuse.
Vendors say preparation for the Great New York Fair takes months
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Vendors at the Great New York State Fair say their work begins long before the gates open, with preparations starting up to a year in advance. Jody Conklin, a worker at Moose Goose Slush, said, "We start thinking about what we can do to prepare for the upcoming fair. Obviously, we move equipment...
Overall crime in Syracuse is down so far this year, officials say
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The latest COMPSTAT data from the City of Syracuse shows reduced crime in 2025. Mayor Ben Walsh and Police Chief Joe Cecile announced that crime is down 27.3% through the first seven months of this year. Violent offences are down 18% and property crime is down 29.2%.
Urgent Warning Issued About Back-To-School In New York
New York officials are sounding the alarm as students prepare to go back to school.
See the murals that could adorn Syracuse after the I-81 Viaduct Project is done
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The I-81 Viaduct Project has endured through years of planning and, recently, many, many lane closures and traffic jams. But along with the promises of safer infrastructure and walkability, the project could yield something else: more art. A series of mural concepts shows what the city...
Gov. Hochul announces 16,500+ applications for free community college program
Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that more than 16,500 have applied for New York State's free community college program at CUNY and SUNY. Starting in Fall 2025, CUNY and SUNY Reconnect will cover full costs for adult students aged 25 to 55 who are pursuing highly sought after fields including artificial...
New Yorkers Face Growing Threat From Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria
A deadly flesh-eating bacteria that killed a New Yorker is continuing to spread rapidly. Find out how it’s spreading and what you can do to stay safe. Cases of a deadly, flesh-eating bacteria are growing. Cases of Deadly, Flesh-Eating Bacteria Continue To Rise. So far this summer, a flesh-eating...
