Syracuse NY

If you’ve stepped outside lately and thought, "It smells like a campfire out here", you wouldn't be wrong. Smoke from the ongoing Canadian wildfires continues to drift across Central New York and the Northeast, triggering air quality alerts. It’s the kind of exposure that some experts say is equivalent...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — For the first time in its history, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s newest animal is a clone that comes with a harrowing journey before being moved to Syracuse. Named Tilek, the argali is the product of an elaborate wildlife trafficking scheme that made global headlines, Onondaga County leaders...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — National Grid, the electric company that provides Syracuse’s power grid, is giving free backpacks to school-age children in order to “invest in the future workforce.” Citing a study from the National Retail Federation showing that the average American is gradually spending more each year on...

Workers in New York State can expect to see another increase in their pay very soon. The final minimum wage increase before a major change is coming in 2026 for workers across New York State. Final Minimum Wage Increase In New York State. Starting on January 1st, 2026, the final...

In the wake of the EF1 tornado that tragically struck the Town of Kirkland this summer, taking the lives of twin six-year-old girls and a woman in Clark Mills, many Central New Yorkers are asking a tough question: Why didn’t more people get a warning?. A recent report from...

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information New York’s legal cannabis market has surpassed $890 million in adult-use sales so far in 2025, with July setting a new monthly record at $148.76 million, according to new data from analytics firm Headset. The year-to-date total of $890,714,194 reflects steady...

The attempted suicide by former Trooper Thomas J. Mascia has rekindled concerns by some rank-and-file members about New York State Police hiring standards

While speaking about crime in New York state on Wednesday morning, Gov. Kathy Hochul expressed her support for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts to remove criminals from communities, but believes they are being “overly aggressive.” Hochul also emphasized her opposition to using local police resources...

Syracuse, N.Y. ― A man was found guilty of accidentally shooting and killing his girlfriend in their Syracuse home. Maurice Giles, 31, was convicted of second-degree manslaughter for recklessly causing the death of Kimberlin Gatewood, 27, on May 3, 2024. If you purchase a product or register for an...

Ahead of the new Freakier Friday movie, Marcus Theatres is offering fans exclusive popcorn buckets and drink cups with swappable lids, according to the USA TODAY. The collectibles feature movie-themed designs and can be used interchangeably for popcorn or soda. They’re priced at $22 for the bucket and $20 for the cup...