Speeding violations issued by work and school zone cameras raise legal questions
You might be among the thousands of Syracuse-area drivers who have received violations in the mail for speeding through a school zone or construction zone. But the increasing proliferation of traffic cameras is raising some legal questions. The cameras began appearing on state thruway work zones in 2023, and since...
Syracuse’s first rooftop bar to temporarily close as owner cites health, burnout
Syracuse, N.Y. — Three years after transforming a century-old Tipperary Hill tavern into Syracuse’s first rooftop cocktail bar, Emerald Cocktail Kitchen will temporarily close later this month as owner Michele Roesch steps away to focus on her health. Roesch announced Monday that Emerald, 1333 W. Fayette St., will...
Rehab center, office buildings: See 19 latest business, apartment, land sales ($30K to $12.5M)
$30,000 - Onondaga - Lot 14 Sentinel Heights Road - Bianchi Living Trust to Patrick M. Shaffer (residential vacant land) $45,000 - Spafford - Lot 14 State Route 41 - Kevin I. Cooper to Erica Boltz (rural vacant land - 2.9 acres) $65,000 - Syracuse - 118 John St. -...
Syracuse musicians gather for Glen Hansard tribute at Coleman’s on Tipp Hill
Musicians from different bands gathered Sunday in a surprise pop-up to pay tribute to Irish musician and actor Glen Hansard.
New dog agility course gives pups room to play at Stafford Park
LAFAYETTE, N.Y. — Dogs visiting Stafford Park now have a new place to climb, jump and burn off some extra energy. Grant Gates and other members of Scout Troop 100 built an agility course inside the park’s dog park as part of Gates' Eagle Scout project, according to the Town of LaFayette.
Fetty Wap, Tori Amos, CNY Scottish Games: 20 things to do in Syracuse this...
We’ve got another packed week of summer fun ahead in Central New York. The CNY Scottish Games return this weekend for their 83rd year. And music takes center stage this week with big shows from Tori Amos Monday, Lake Street Dive on Wednesday, Cole Swindell Thursday and Fetty Wap on Friday.
Disability Pride Month in Syracuse is growing, but advocates say it remains largely invisible...
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — July marked Disability Pride Month, a time that commemorates the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While cities across the U.S. continue to find their footing in raising awareness during the month, advocates note that the observance receives little local public attenti
The huge price of New York’s I-81 project has doubled. Here’s why
The massive project to tear down the elevated Interstate 81 viaduct in downtown Syracuse will cost at least twice the price estimated at the start of construction, a Syracuse.com analysis shows. The state’s estimate in 2023 was $2.25 billion. Three years later, the state is on a path to spend...
Arrest made after woman stabbed on East Willow Street in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Police have made an arrest following a stabbing early Monday morning. Police say just after 1:00 a.m., officers responded to a multi-family residence in the 500 block of East Willow Street where they found a 28-year-old female suffering from apparent stab wounds to her head and arms.
Stabbing victim in critical condition after being dropped off at Crouse Hospital
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Police are investigating after a stabbing victim was dropped off at Crouse Hospital early Monday morning. Around 1:24 a.m. Syracuse Police responded to the hospital after a stabbing victim was dropped off at emergency department. Police say the 30-year-old man is being treated for a...
