The ‘16’ rule will force drivers to modify cars or face $2,500 fines
A NEW law is forcing drivers to modify their cars, and those who don’t will pay thousands in fines. Legislators are seeking to crack down on offenders who repeatedly violate a key road rule. New York State’s Stop Super Speeders bill is set to be signed into law today...
Country Singer-Songwriter Coming to New York State Fair
Brandy Clark will take the Chevy Court stage as part of Pride Day.
See Central NY schools ranked 1 to 183 based on 2025 NY state science...
A total of five schools in a six-county region of Central New York saw at least 80% of their students test proficient on New York state science tests during the 2024-2025 school year. The schools were Eagle Hill Middle School in Fayetteville-Manlius, Southern Cayuga Secondary, Skaneateles Middle School, Perry Junior...
New Scam Alert: AI mimics loved ones’ voices
A new scam call is circulating in which scammers use AI-generated voices to sound like a person in your life, in order to trick you into sending them money, and can be avoided by setting up a code word with your family and turning on spam call blocking on your phone.
5 N.Y. correctional officers evaluated after possible fentanyl exposure incident
AUBURN, N.Y. — Two prison guards at the Auburn Correctional Facility were brought to the hospital after being exposed to an unknown substance on Friday. Firefighters responded to the facility at 135 State St. at around 6:10 p.m. after they were told the guards were experiencing symptoms, according to a news release fro
Syracuse School District proposes $10k stipends for teachers at 13 struggling schools
The Syracuse City School Board will vote to approve a $10,000 stipend for teachers working at 13 struggling schools. The vote will occur at a special meeting Wednesday evening. The stipend is a part of the district’s Elevate 315 rollout. Elevate 315 is a new initiative to be implemented in...
REPRESENTATIVE JOHN W. MANNION INVITES SENIOR CITIZENS TO ATTEND ONONDAGA COUNTY SENIOR FAIR
Free event featuring more than 80 vendors and sponsors to assist. Onondaga County seniors with healthcare, finances, and lifestyle improvements. SYRACUSE, NY: Representative John W. Mannion today invited Onondaga County area senior citizens and their families to attend the Onondaga County Senior Fair at Onondaga Commun
Billy Idol adds hit ‘80s band as opening act for Syracuse, Darien Lake concerts
Billy Idol is adding a hit ‘80s band to his upcoming concerts in Upstate New York. The “Rebel Yell” singer will be joined by Devo at the Darien Lake Amphitheater near Buffalo on Aug. 14 and at the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse on Aug. 15. Devo will open both shows at 7:30 p.m.
NYS Fair adds acclaimed singer-songwriter to free Chevy Court lineup
The New York State Fair added a new artist to its free concert lineup, who The New York Times recently named among the greatest living American songwriters. Singer-songwriter Brandy Clark will perform in Chevy Court at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, which is Pride Day at the fair. “We’re fortunate...
Key & Peele Star Keegan-Michael Key Spotted At Local Pizza Joint
Keegan-Michael Key was recently spotted enjoying pizza at Varsity Pizza in Syracuse
