Governor defends keeping Marcy prison open despite calls to close facility after inmate’s death
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — In an exclusive interview with WSYR in Syracuse, Governor Kathy Hochul countered calls to shut down the Marcy Correctional Facility with reasons it should stay open. In response, Governor Hochul asked, “What does closing it accomplish?” I’m willing to...
University Ranked No. 3 for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans of Private Universities...
Syracuse University ranks No. 3 in Best for Veterans for Online Bachelor’s Programs of private universities for three consecutive years, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. Syracuse University additionally ranked No. 7 for Best Online...
Syracuse police investigating ‘security incident’ that shut down its computer system
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse police had to shut down its computer system recently after a security problem was discovered to keep the “security incident” from spreading, the chief said Wednesday. The problem was detected on Jan. 11, according to Syracuse Police Chief Joseph...
17-year-old boy shot in Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. — A 17-year-old boy was shot in the foot Wednesday night in Syracuse, police said. Police responded to St. Joseph’s Hospital around 7:29 p.m. after a report that a 17-year-old male had been shot, said Kieran Coffey, a spokesperson for the Syracuse Police...
The I-Team takes concerns from local leaders to Governor Hochul on wind, solar projects
Syracuse, N.Y. — The CNY Central I-Team took local concerns about wind and solar farm projects directly to New York Governor Kathy Hochul Wednesday. She was at Onondaga Community College to announce her proposal for free community college tuition, supplies, and books. The...
CNY vape shop owner arrested for illegally shipping e-liquid
AUBURN, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A vape shop owner from Auburn was arrested on charges that he and his business illegally sold vape juice through the mail, the New York State Department of Health announced on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Richard Dechick has been charged by the New York State...
Hochul leaves door open for more money for new ER at Syracuse’s Upstate University...
Gov. Kathy Hochul today called the $200 million she put toward Upstate University Hospital in her proposed budget a “very smart investment,” despite the hospital’s original request for more than twice that amount. Local lawmakers and hospital officials asked the state for $450...
Food rescue mission: grocery stores and Food Bank join forces to tackle food insecurity
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Every day across Central New York, there's a grocery rescue happening. It is a partnership between the Food Bank of Central New York and local grocery stores. The program is an important piece of the Food Bank's ongoing mission to fight hunger in our community....
Woman found in ‘advanced stage of decomposition’ on Seymour Street in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Syracuse Police were sent to the 100 block of Seymour Street for reports of a deceased person. According to police, a call went out around noon on Wednesday, Jan. 29. At the scene, officers found the body of a deceased woman in an advanced stage of...
Study: Central New York cities among most arts-vibrant in US
In towns big and small across America, vibrant arts communities are doing more than just filling galleries and theaters — they’re breathing life into local economies, fostering creativity, and building connections. SMU DataArts released their ranking of the 40 most arts-vibrant...
