Multiple ambulances responding to crash on I-81 in Cicero
Cicero, N.Y. — Multiple ambulances were responding to a crash Friday afternoon on Interstate 81 in Cicero. The crash was reported at about 5:20 p.m. on southbound Interstate 81 between Exit 30 (State Route 31) and Exit 29 (Interstate 481). One person was reported unconscious after the crash, according...
Camillus woman charged in Victor shoplifting case
A Camillus woman has been charged in connection with a shoplifting incident at the Dick’s House of Sport in Victor. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, 37-year-old Monica L. Dotson was arrested August 5 for petit larceny after investigators identified her in a May 29 theft. Dotson and a male accomplice...
Syracuse Housing Authority’s board won’t say what prompted closed-door meeting over ‘personnel matters’
The Syracuse Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners on Thursday convened to discuss “personnel matters” but refused to explain what prompted the previously unscheduled meeting. Immediately after beginning the noon meeting, the board launched into an executive session which lasted over an hour. The executive...
Deputies recover stolen guns in Salina break-ins
Two handguns stolen from out-of-town vehicles in Salina were recovered hours after the theft, and a Syracuse man is now facing felony charges, according to CNY Central. Qasim Brown, 24, was arrested after deputies linked him to the Aug. 5 break-ins on 7th North Street. A revolver and 9mm handgun were found at his...
County Executive McMahon assures local contractor involvement in Micron project
CLAY, N.Y. — Construction companies will work with local tradespeople in the first phase of the Micron Project. Following the announcement of Gilbane as the company responsible for preparing the site, County Executive Ryan McMahon said that they will be hiring local contractors to work on the project. “They’re...
Sylvan Beach warns swimmers to stay out due to severe algal blooms
The Village of Sylvan Beach posted a warning on Facebook, urging people to avoid swimming through Sunday, August 10.
Southside Syracuse Sunday concert features music, culture, community
Organizers of the Jubilee Homes Summer Concert Series wrap up this weekend, Sunday, August 10th, with music, family activities, vendors and information booths. The groups Soul-Keyz and Ener-G are scheduled to perform at the Spirit of Jubilee Park on South Ave. The series of events is meant to build community and...
Syracuse man sentenced to 15 years for selling meth and fentanyl
A Syracuse man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for selling methamphetamine and fentanyl. Authorities said 29-year-old Uqoeon Lawrence admitted to the drug charges and to illegally owning firearms, despite having a prior felony conviction. Investigators said his drug sales focused on the Syracuse area....
In 2024, a state law allowing tenants to sue landlords took effect. Advocates say...
For the past year, Syracuse tenants have been suing their landlords to ensure their homes are habitable as part of a tenant protections bill passed by Albany lawmakers in recent years. And while the bill, titled the Tenant Dignity and Safe Housing Act, has yielded success in getting repairs ordered...
Anaplasmosis Infections Climbing in New York at Alarming Rate
Ticks have always been an unpleasant part of summer in New York, but recent years have brought a notable surge in tick-borne illnesses...
