Syracuse NY

If you take a road trip through Upstate New York, you never know what you'll see. Especially up in the Adirondacks, where, at any time, you might spot a black bear, bald eagle, or perhaps even a moose. But no one who lives or travels in the Adirondacks would ever claim that they've seen an elephant unless you're...

New York’s economic climate is toxic, and any talk about exacerbating our existing tax burden must be met with fervent skepticism. Since New York City elected socialist Zohran Mamdani to be mayor, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s tone on taxes has become suspiciously ambiguous. Despite making claims to the contrary, it is clear...

Syracuse Mayor-elect Sharon Owens announced Friday she will appoint Mark Rusin as the new chief of police for the Syracuse Police Department, succeeding Chief Joe Cecile who will retire on Jan. 14, 2026. Rusin currently serves as a deputy chief of police, responsible for oversight of the Uniform Bureau. Venturing...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A committee appointed by Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released new guidance on the hepatitis B vaccine on Friday. The old guidance suggested administering the vaccine to newborns within hours of being born. But now, the committee said that it recommends that parents...

A Fleming man turned himself in to Auburn police after investigators linked him to threatening calls and messages sent to two people over several weeks. Officers say Daniel J. Rabuano left voicemails and sent threatening messages on multiple social media platforms. The victims told police they feared for their safety...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — UPDATE:. Around 6:30 this evening, Syracuse Police responded to reports of a stabbing on the 200 block of East Onondaga Street. There, officers found a 30-year-old female with a stab wound to the chest. The victim was transported to Upstate Hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening...

New Yorkers can now begin applying for heating assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program to help defray the high cost of heating their homes during the winter, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week. The program, known as HEAP, can provide up to $996 to eligible households, depending on how they heat their...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Saturday morning, a 43-year-old woman with stab wounds to her back, shoulder, and head arrived at Crouse Hospital by private conveyance. Syracuse Police were notified of her condition and location around 8 a.m., after they were called to the 2000 block of East Fayette to investigate.

Gov. Kathy Hochul is weighing last-minute changes to New York’s physician-assisted suicide bill before deciding whether to sign it by Dec. 31, according to Spectrum News. The proposed tweaks include requiring terminally ill patients to record their request on video, undergo psychiatric evaluations, and prove they...

Searching for affordable places to call home in New York without emptying your bank account?. These 10 welcoming towns offer budget-friendly living and charming communities that won’t break the bank!. 1. Cortland. If you’re looking for a town where your wallet can take a deep breath and relax, Cortland...