Syracuse NY

This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his agenda. Now he needs to convince Albany politicians. By Sam Mellins and Chris Bragg , New York Focus.

Syracuse, N.Y. — Downtown Syracuse’s largest new hotel project since 2013 cleared a key hurdle this week, allowing developers to soon remove a dilapidated parking garage to make way for construction. The Syracuse Planning Commission approved plans for the 10-story Onondaga Hotel planned by Indianapolis-based Sun...

A disabled boy was left in the apartment alone for days with the bodies of his mother and her boyfriend. The killers were sentenced to life without parole.

NEW YORK – As workers face frozen salaries, inflation and fear of layoffs, some have decided to branch out from their traditional careers. They're taking on side jobs to bring in additional income and provide a backup plan should they find themselves out of work, or adding second, third and sometimes fourth jobs —...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Onondaga County Health Department released its inspection reports for restaurants checked from Oct. 26 through Nov. 1. One food service establishment failed its inspection: Embassy Suites Syracuse This restaurant received 10 violations, with three in critical condition. Improper cooling...

The Syracuse City School District added 13 new jobs to deal with a new payroll system after a rocky transition left hundreds of teachers unpaid or underpaid to start the school year. The SCSD Board of Education unanimously voted to approve the creation of 13 jobs with little discussion on...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Just before 11 p.m. on Nov. 12 the Syracuse Police Department responded to a series of calls of shots fired. Numerous casings were found in the 100 block of Montgomery St., the 300 block of Otisco St. and the 700 block of South Geddes St. Syracuse...

Officials say that a 56-year-old man from New York state was arrested after an alleged attack

Upstate New York is going to get it's first full-size IKEA store.

The Ruler is coming back to Central New York. Rap legend Slick Rick will perform at the Westcott Theater in Syracuse on Friday, Dec. 12. Doors open at 8 p.m.; the concert will begin at 9. Tickets are on sale at thewestcotttheater.com. Prices are $40 in advance and $50 on...