Second victim dies after being severely burned in Rome apartment building fire
Two people have died as a result of a fire at an apartment building in Rome, New York, on December 10th, and the cause of the fire may never be determined due to the extent of the damage.
Without equity component, I-81 project risks repeating mistakes of the past (Your Letters)
Editor’s note: Students at SUNY Upstate Medical University are learning more than how to be doctors, researchers and public health experts. They also are acquiring skills to advocate for their patients, communities and profession. Several students recently submitted letters to the editor addressing topics of concern...
Wood stove ashes blamed for Syracuse house fire
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Syracuse Fire Department crews have finished knocking down a fire on the city’s northside. Just after 5 a.m. on Dec. 9, crews responded to the 400 block of Shuart Avenue, just off of Teall Avenue. NewsChannel 9 was told the back of the home was on fire when responders got there. […]
2 guitar legends announce tour, new album together
Two guitar legends are going on tour together. Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, who perform as the SatchVai Band, announced their “Surfing with the Hydra” tour dates, including three stops in Upstate New York. They’ll play Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo on May 12; the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse on May 17; and the...
Syracuse Teens, 16 and 17, Arrested for New Hartford Smoke Shop Burglary
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- Two Syracuse teenagers were arrested after a burglary at a local smoke shop and a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle. The New Hartford Police Department reported that on Dec. 9, at approximately 4 a.m., officers assisted the New York Mills Police Department in stopping a vehicle on Commercial...
Celebrate Black History Month in CNY
Celebrate Black History Month in Central New York by learning about prominent abolitionists, the Underground Railroad and more at these museums, historical sites. Please note: The information was up-to-date at the time of publication. Visit each website to confirm details. A National Historic Landmark, this estate...
Syracuse to begin killing deer in targeted neighborhoods next week
Syracuse’s annual deer cull will begin Dec. 15, 2025, and continue through March 2026, according to the mayor’s office. An important part of the city’s Tick and Deer Management Plan, the cull is just one of several taking place in local municipalities in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, including...
Local hiring for I-81 project remains strong as project enters phase two
Syracuse-area commuters know all too well that it’s hard to avoid construction-related back-ups and delays related to the massive I-81 project. While drivers might be weary, nearly 300 local residents are benefiting from the steady employment. Even before heavy equipment arrived, there was a major push to require...
State Police Looking For Additional Underage Victims Following Rape Arrest of Fayetteville Man
State Police say investigators now believe 22 year old Logan Boliver of Fayetteville may have had additional sexual contact with underaged victims. Boliver was originally arrested on December 5th on the charges of Rape in the 2nd, a Felony, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Misdemeanor. State Police...
City of Syracuse Common Council approves ‘Michael Jensen Way’
A new street sign is going up in the City of Syracuse to honor a fallen hero. The Syracuse Common Council approved a motion on Monday, December 8 to install an honorary street sign for Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen. Jensen died alongside Onondaga County Sheriff's Lt. Michael Hoosock in...
