Syracuse Teachers Associations backs Sharon Owns for Mayor
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Teachers Association is throwing its support behind Democratic mayoral candidate and current Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens. The endorsement was announced Wednesday at the STA office, where local educators gathered to applaud Owens’ focus on strengthening public education and deepening...
2 Syracuse residents arrested in Homer on burglary charges
HOMER — Two Syracuse residents were arrested Aug. 5 by Homer Police Department officers on warrants stemming from a June 2024 burglary. Carlito K. Walls, 19, of Ashdale Avenue, Syracuse, and Asiya Q. Rice, 22, of Taft Avenue, Syracuse, were taken into custody at the Homer Police Department at 43 ½ James St.
Onondaga County says 6 hotels owe nearly $1.4M in room taxes; criminal charges filed
Syracuse, N.Y. — The owners of six local hotels are facing criminal charges because Onondaga County officials say they owe nearly $1.4 million in room occupancy taxes and late fees. The county District Attorney’s Office filed charges this spring in several suburban courts covering taxes owed from 2022-24.
Furniture delivery worker allegedly swiped $8K watch from Morristown home
TOWN OF MORRISTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A furniture delivery worker is accused of stealing an $8,000 luxury watch from a St. Lawrence County home. State police charged 23-year-old Austin Tyrrell of Baldwinsville with third-degree grand larceny and criminal mischief. Troopers said Tyrrell, who was an employee of Dunk...
23-year-old woman arrested in death of 2-year-old boy in Oswego County
HASTINGS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A 23-year-old woman has been arrested for vehicular manslaughter in the death of a 2-year-old boy in Oswego County. Kali Seaman was arrested on Wednesday for Vehicular Manslaughter, Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (Leandra’s Law), and Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. She was...
New Yorkers favor rent stabilization and social housing to solve housing crisis, new poll...
Tenant advocates hope that new polling shared with City & State will prompt New York politicians to prioritize housing affordability in 2026. Housing Justice For All and Data For Progress conducted a statewide poll to test how the electorate views housing policies, which found that 69% of respondents said they would...
Churchill: Enough with the ‘war’ talk, governor
If there's a gerrymandering war between blue and red states, the casualties can only be voters.
Baldwinsville man charged with grand larceny, criminal mischief
A 23-year-old Baldwinsville man that was making a delivery is facing charges after allegedly stealing a watch and damaging it
Vet urges dog owners to be on the lookout for parvo as police warn...
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Police Department said there have been eight confirmed cases of parvovirus in dogs within the city. Veterinarian at Camilus Animal Clinic Dr. Tessa Green described it as an aggressive virus that attacks bone marrow, lymph nodes and the gastrointestinal system. She said it's spread...
2025-26 Winter Weather Prediction For New York State
If you are looking ahead to Winter, get your snow shovel and snowblower ready because it could be a cold, snowy winter here in New York State. This Winter could end up being a very cold and snowy one. La Nina Expected To Impact Winter Weather In New York. Current...