They’re Bold, Beautiful, and Headed Straight for New York; Have You Seen One Yet?
Central New York is set to welcome a remarkable natural event this spring as millions of monarch butterflies begin their annual migration north. These iconic orange-and-black pollinators will make their way from Mexico to various parts of the United States, including Upstate New York. Millions of Monarch Butterflies...
The Best Places To Catch Trout In New York State
There is some great news this week for those who love to fish for trout in New York State! The annual trout stocking report has been released by the New York State DEC. Although it was a long and cold winter, the sun has been shining and the snow has been melting. If you drive around, you'll notice that the streams...
3 Syracuse-area restaurants flip their way into the state’s top-burger finals
Three Syracuse-area restaurants have cracked the top 10 in the annual battle for burger supremacy, including a newcomer to the local restaurant scene. The New York Beef Council today announced the Top 10 finalists in its ninth annual Best NY Burger Competition. Seven-time winner Ale & Angus is once again in the final...
DMV Gives Update on Real ID Applications
The May 7, 2025, deadline for obtaining a Real ID is rapidly approaching and it will impact millions of Americans.
Hundreds Laid Off in New York After “Government-Ordered” Shutdown
A "government-ordered" closing means hundreds have been laid off in New York across multiple locations. Staffing Boutique, Inc. is laying off all of its employees in New York, according to a WARN notice. Staffing Boutique Laying Off All Employees Across Several Sites In New York. Staffing Boutique is laying off...
‘Adirondack Base Camp’ Is A Year-Round Mountain Paradise Surrounded By Clear Lakes And Attractions
The Adirondack Park was created by the State of New York in 1892 as a means to preserve and protect natural resources. Currently, it's the largest publicly owned and protected area in the lower 48 states. It's bigger than the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and the Everglades combined. Aside from being one of New York's...
House fire starts on first floor, grows to attic
EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Sunday night at about 7:30 p.m., the East Syracuse Fire Department responded to a house fire on East Yates Street. The fire began on the first floor, and soon expanded into the second floor and attic. According to ESFD, there were eight people in the...
I-81 lane closures to begin on Monday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)– Drivers should prepare for possible delays on I-81 southbound as lane closures begin Monday and continue for the next two weeks. Starting April 15, I-81 southbound will be reduced to one lane between the on-ramp to I-690 eastbound and the Adams Street exit. The closure will be in effect...
How Congel lost control of historic Syracuse convent before fire ravaged it (Top stories...
Each week, syracuse.com will look back at some of our most important and valuable journalism from the previous week. Here are six stories for the week of April 6, 2025. Subscribe to get the Syracuse.com Exclusives newsletter delivered to your email inbox every Sunday. How owner Mark Congel lost control...
Huge Reward: Missing Upstate New York Woman Murdered 43 Years Ago
New York State Police are asking for help after "recent developments" into a 1981 murder of a Hudson Valley woman. Police continue to search for Dawn Marino's killer. Authorities Continue to Investigate 1981 Hudson Valley Murder. Reported Missing In 1981 In Orange County, Body Not Found For Years. Dawn was...
