Lawmakers and advocates rally in Syracuse for major prison sentencing reform
Discussion around proposed prison sentencing reforms is continuing in New York as lawmakers, advocates, and families prepare for the upcoming legislative session. In late November, supporters held a rally at the Mary Nelson Youth Center in South Syracuse as part of a coordinated effort across the state to draw...
Central New York closings and delays
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What’s Going Around: 12-1-25
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Here is the weekly check of the most common illnesses seen in area doctors’ offices. Camillus Syracuse Liverpool Pulaski
Can’t watch CBS? Syracuse TV station disrupted by change in channel position
A Syracuse television station is being disrupted by a planned change in its call letters and channel position. CNY Central’s WTVH CBS 5 changed its call letters on Monday, Dec. 1, becoming WKOF CBS 5. The TV station the move would be “seamless” for viewers who watch via cable, satellite or streaming services like...
Colorado man receives 2 years for threatening Cayuga County resident
ALBANY, NY (607NewsNow) – A Colorado man will spend time behind bars for threatening a Cayuga County man. On November 24, 56-year-old Jerry Gordon was sentenced to 2 years in federal prison for the crime of transmitting a threat in interstate commerce to injure another person. Gordon, who pleaded...
Syracuse’s police watchdog board missed 57 cases, and the number could be higher
Syracuse, N.Y. - A citizen-comprised board responsible for monitoring Syracuse police conduct has had at least 57 cases expire before they could be reviewed. Citizen Review Board officials told Syracuse common councilors Monday the number of cases that it won’t be able to review could be even higher. State...
Why are there so many tractor trailers in the state fair grounds parking lot?
Recently, a noticeable increase in the number of tractor trailers parked at the state fairgrounds has sparked curiosity among locals. The daily increase in these vehicles has led to a flurry of speculation and discussion on social media platforms.
Man who blamed brother for fatal stabbing in Syracuse sentenced to 20 years
Syracuse, N.Y. — A Syracuse man who claimed his brother was responsible for a fatal stabbing last summer was sentenced Monday after a jury agreed he was equally responsible for the killing. Darnell K. Jones, 30, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for first-degree manslaughter in the death...
Fugitive of the Week: Richard Elwood
The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating 35-year-old Richard Elwood, who is wanted on five active warrants, including Assault 3rd with intent to cause harm and Criminal Contempt 1st with physical contact.
Get ready to do more shoveling, next storm hits Syracuse on Tuesday
Syracuse, N.Y. - Syracuse and Central New York need to prepare for another dumping of snow, although this time around, the amount of shoveling should be lower than the Black Friday lake effect snow event. This is NOT a big snowstorm where you are going to have to hunker down for days, run to the store to stock up on...

















