Sean Kirst: Orphaned at 11, a Manlius woman’s World War II journey in ‘footsteps’...
For many years, the wedding dress and veil, wrapped in tissue paper, were stored in a cedar chest in Manlius. The dress was made from German Luftwaffe parachute silk that was recovered in France, the veil from gauze hospital bandages. Mary Leak Ward would open the chest sometimes to carefully touch that fabric, a compl
The best Syracuse moment for every Boeheim’s Army roster member
Six of the members of this year's Boeheim's Army team played at Syracuse in college.
TRAFFIC: I-81 ramp closure with detour in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Drivers beware of an upcoming ramp closure and its detour when making your daily commutes. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) wants drivers to know that the Interstate 81 northbound off-ramp to Interstate 690 westbound in the city of Syracuse will be closed from 9 a.m. t
Average home sale price in Syracuse passes $200,000 for first time
Syracuse, N.Y. — The average sale price of a home in Syracuse surged past $200,000 for the first time in June, according to local real estate data. As of June 30, the average price for a home in the city was $200,300, up from $182,700 at the same point last year. That’s an increase of 9.6%.
The host of Syracuse’s epic Bird Thaw gets a ticket and a memory
Syracuse, N.Y. — Despite furious neighbors, police shutting down the event and an appearance ticket, Alex Silver said he wouldn’t change a thing. “It was the single best day of my life,” Silver said two days after hundreds of people packed the parking lot behind his Eastwood video game store Friday to watch a plush Eur
Wildfire Smoke and a Strong Storm Risk Could Make Central New York Weather Rough...
SYRACUSE, NY — Smoke from Canadian wildfires moved back into Central New York this morning, putting an Air Quality Alert in effect and pushing conditions into the unhealthy range for sensitive people and, later, the general public. Forecasters said the worst of the smoke should be limited to the...
Syracuse Housing Authority seeks public input on Phase III, East Adams Redevelopment
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Housing Authority is taking the next step in the East Adams Redevelopment Initiative currently underway in the City. The East Adams Redevelopment Initiative is part of the overall collaboration from City officials and other community partners for the East Adams Neighborhood Transformation
Flock Safety removes its license plate readers, finalizing eight-month breakup with City of Syracuse
Syracuse residents got closure this week in the city’s monthslong breakup with Flock Safety. The company on Wednesday confirmed that it had removed all of its 13 license plate readers from city property. The removal of Flock’s devices marks the end of a saga beginning eight months ago, when Syracuse Common Councilors C
Early morning house fire breaks out in Baldwinsville
BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. — Firefighters responded to a residential fire in Baldwinsville early Monday morning. Fire Crews responded to a home on Hunter Drive near Comstock Road and Overlook Drive shortly after 5 a.m. Fire officials on scene report the fire started in the garage and spread to other parts...
CNY youth participate in inaugural fire and EMS training weekend
Syracuse, N.Y.— Cadets as young as 13 withstood storms, high temps and unhealthy air this week to attend the inaugural Central New York Youth Fire and EMS Training Weekend. Twenty-five cadets from 10 different departments converged on the Fairmount Fire Department Training Center on Thursday for three days of skill, te
