New 455-foot mural in downtown Syracuse celebrates science, curiosity and wonder
Syracuse, N.Y. — The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) unveiled its new, 455-foot “Powered by Wonder” mural in a dedication ceremony Wednesday that celebrated United Way’s Day of Caring. The vibrant mural located in Armory Square features scientists, astronauts, rockets, and words...
Suspects in Marcy manhunt identified by New York State Police
New York State Police have identified the four people arrested on Tuesday, September 9 after a manhunt in Marcy.
How to drive in a roundabout: A mini driving lesson
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Roundabouts have started popping up around Central New York and some of you are not happy. Some people fear that the traffic will be confusing, or, in the words of one Cicero homeowner, “these people don’t know how to drive as it is.” The evolution of highway intersections into roundabouts...
Group in masks steals from Macy’s at Destiny USA and flees in 2 stolen...
Syracuse, N.Y. — A group of masked people in dark clothing stole men’s merchandise from Macy’s at Destiny USA on Tuesday and fled from police in two stolen cars, troopers said. The theft happened around 11 a.m., according to Syracuse police. Officers initially pursued two cars leaving...
4 suspects in custody after Destiny USA theft, pursuit (Good Morning CNY for Sept....
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 77. Low: 48. Pleasant, plenty of sunshine. See the 5-day forecast. Revealing hidden beauty: Syracuse’s Landmark Theatre has completed a $1.5 million restoration project that revealed intricate details that were...
Over objection of town supervisor, Cicero town board gives police chief new contract
Cicero, N.Y. — The Cicero town board, over the objection of the town supervisor, has given its police chief a new contract. The new contract for police chief Saverio “Steve” Rotunno Jr., which was set to expire in 2028, now runs through 2029. Rotunno, 60, will be...
“Drink your blood from the chalice that I will make out of your heart:”...
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On April 25, the same day he would be arrested by the FBI, Jerry Gordon announced to the “young professionals” of LinkedIn that he was returning to Cayuga County to “create as many thunderstorms and lightning as possible.” But he was seemingly not referring to the Cayuga Nation’s mythos of...
Central NY woman found dead inside home destroyed by late night fire
Eaton, N.Y. — A 69-year-old woman was found dead after a fire destroyed her home in Madison County Tuesday night. Sue Storrer, of Eaton, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 911 caller reported the house fire at 5929 Brooklyn St. around 11:40 p.m., according to a news release from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.
Judge shuts down prosecutors’ late attempt to paint men accused of double homicide as...
Syracuse, N.Y. ― An Onondaga County Judge has shut down a prosecutor’s late application to present evidence that three men accused of a double murder in Syracuse are gang members. LaShawn Dixon, Donnell Thornton, and Jamel Weston are accused of killing Alexis Sellin, 32, and Jami Crawford, 46,...
Rent hike in 1 Central New York county among highest in U.S.
Syracuse, N.Y. — The typical rent in Oswego County rose in July at one of the fastest rates in the entire country, according to data from Zillow. The typical rent in the county was about $1,432 in July. That’s an increase of more than $137 from July 2024, which is about 10.6%.