Police pursuit ends in arrests after two-day chase across New York
Lake George, NY — A high-speed chase involving multiple law enforcement agencies concluded with the arrest of two suspects following a series of events that spanned two days across New York. On April 16, 2025, at approximately 11:16 PM, State Police responded to State Route 190 in Plattsburgh to...
Fight in Syracuse leaves 11- and 12-year-old boys with stab wounds
Syracuse, N.Y. — Two boys, ages 11 and 12, suffered stab wounds in a fight with each other Thursday that sent one of them to the hospital, police said. A 12-year-old boy was found with stab wounds to the abdomen and back after police arrived at the 600 block of Park Street at about 5:20 p.m., said Kieran Coffey, a...
One police officer to face discipline following viral forceful arrest in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Chief of Police Joseph Cecile confirmed on Friday that one officer will be disciplined following an April 9 arrest that was captured by phone video. That video garnered thousands of views online. PREVIOUS REPORTING | Syracuse Police Chief stops short of detailing "discipline" following...
Border agents seized a Central NY immigrant at his home. His lawyer says the...
Fulton, N.Y. — Jonas Morales-Lopez was coming home from his usual night shift at a Fulton bakery when an unmarked SUV rolled into his driveway. A plainclothes federal agent stepped from the vehicle and asked Morales-Lopez for identification. Morales-Lopez tried to go inside, but the agent grabbed him by the arm.
Local gas station chain wins Forbes award for third consecutive year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Local gas station chain Kwik Fill has been named on the Forbes "Best Mid-Size Employers" list. Kwik Fill's owner, United Refining Company, has been named for the past three years. The company was ranked 490th on Forbes's list of America's Best Midsize Employers. According to Forbes,...
Attorney general fights for dismissal of slain inmate’s lawsuit
The state attorney general’s office wants corrections Commissioner Daniel F. Martuscello III removed as a defendant in a case filed on behalf of a man who was beaten to death by correction officers.
Sinkhole Suddenly Opens In New York’s Upper Hudson Valley, Shuts Down Street
Another sinkhole has suddenly appeared in New York state, and the depression in the ground has once again has lead to street closures. This is at least the third time that a large hole in the ground has suddenly appeared on the state's roadways since late February. Previously, officials had...
31 Convicted in Major Drug Trafficking Crackdown Across Central New York and North Country
Attorney General Letitia James announced the convictions of 31 individuals for their involvement in major drug trafficking operations across New York's Central region and North Country. These verdicts stem from two separate investigations led by the OAG's Organized Crime Task Force and the Syracuse Police Department,...
Viral Movie Trend Leaves Luxury New York Theater Trashed
A viral trend that's destroying movie theaters across the country has reached New York. Videos have gone viral of younger moviegoers screaming and throwing popcorn during certain scenes of the hit "Minecraft" movie. Minecraft Movie Causing Issues. The trend is called the “chicken jockey” trend. Teens are accused of...
Hochul wants earlier release for prisoners serving time for violent offenses in budget deal:...
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants prisoners serving time for violent offenses to be eligible for a program allowing them to cut their sentences short. Hochul reportedly wants to allow some violent offenders to be eligible for the merit time program – which currently allows non-violent offenders to get time off their sentences...