Hiring local heavy construction workers for I-81 Viaduct project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) - The New York State Department of Transportation is looking to hire and train heavy construction workers for the Interstate 81...
New year, old problem: 87 vehicles stolen in Syracuse this month, including by a...
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) - New numbers show an old problem is continuing in the new year. A bi-weekly report provided by Syracuse police shows...
Family of inmate allegedly beaten by deputies intends to sue Onondaga Co. Sheriff’s Office
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Lisa Simmons began getting notifications on social media on Friday, Jan. 26. when strangers were trying to get in touch with...
New Vera House CEO speaks publicly for the first time, vowing to restore trust...
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The new CEO of Vera House is trying to revamp the organization's image after a scandal first made public by CNY...
Man out on bail from Onondaga County jail to treat injuries from ‘altercation’ with...
Syracuse, N.Y. - A man injured in an altercation last week with a sheriff's deputy at the downtown Syracuse jail made bail Wednesday afternoon...
Spay and Neuter Syracuse receives $63,850 ASPCA grant to provide affordable pet services
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Spay and Neuter Syracuse (SANS) has been awarded a $63,850 grant from the ASPCA to support low-cost spay, neuter and wellness...
15-year-old arrested for drug deal found with ghost gun, fentanyl and cocaine
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - A 15-year-old was arrested by Syracuse Police Saturday after being found in possession of a ghost gun, fentanyl and cocaine. On...
Drug users help Onondaga County Health Dept. stay on top of opioid epidemic
Editor's Note: The following story contains excerpts from WAER's public affairs show "Syracuse Speaks" which airs Thursday Feb. 1 from 2 - 3 PM....
Rare, Extremely Serious Viral Disease Spreading In New York State
A "rare, but extremely serious viral disease" has been detected in multiple counties in the Hudson Valley. Nearly one in three people die from...
Plans to build optometry school in place of Syracuse public housing on hold after...
The Syracuse Housing Authority has paused talks with SUNY Upstate Medical University about building an optometry school in place of public housing. Syracuse.com ...