Man charged in death of 4-year-old girl who ingested methadone
Syracuse, N.Y. — The death of 4-year-old Amora Graves, who died after ingesting methadone, has led to the arrest of 38-year-old Quentin Evans. Syracuse police responded to a home on Lakeview Ave. just before 11 a.m. on Aug. 27, where they attempted to save the young girl but were unsuccessful.
How Mark Rusin rose up the ranks to be Syracuse’s next police chief: ‘He...
Syracuse, N.Y. — Mark Rusin was out to dinner with his family on a winter night in 2016 when his boss called. Police had apprehended the father suspected in the disappearance of his daughter, Baby Maddox. They needed Rusin, then a detective in the Syracuse Police Department, to do the interview.
Indictments: November indictments released, multiple murder charges included
The Onondaga County District Attorney’s office released a list of 50 indictments for November 2025. Several of the indictments included multiple people being charged with murder or attempted murder. Here’s a look at some of the people indicted. The Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard database follows, which provides a...
Recess Coffee reopens after fire in apartment unit above it, pipe burst
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Recess Coffee on Tipperary Hill reopened at 1 p.m. on Friday after it was temporarily closed following a fire at an apartment unit above it. "We're back, baby," the business wrote on its Facebook page. "Thanks so much for your patience and we'll see you all at 1:00!!!"
Rap legend postpones tonight’s Syracuse concert due to ‘unforeseen’ circumstances
A rap legend has postponed tonight’s concert in Syracuse. Slick Rick was scheduled to perform at the Westcott Theater on Friday, Dec. 12. However, hours before the show was set to begin, the venue announced that the show was being “postponed due to unforeseen travel circumstances.”. Additional details...
Man arrested on assault charge in DeWitt
DEWITT, NY — A Syracuse man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing at a Chipotle restaurant earlier this month. Colin Cole, 19, of Syracuse, was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon and charged with second-degree assault, according to the DeWitt Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the Chipotle...
Iconic Spaghetti Warehouse in Syracuse to close after 40 years amid economic struggles
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Spaghetti Warehouse in downtown Syracuse is shutting its doors after over 40 years on Dec. 31. The restaurant will be replaced by podcast studio Click Stream Studios as the new venue for their national content headquarters for brands to create new content for social media platforms.
Ceiling collapses in Nob Hill Apartments, latest in slew of complaints from Syracuse tenants
A family at Nob Hill Apartments in Syracuse was forced to evacuate their home after a ceiling collapsed in the living room and bedroom, and they are now paying out of pocket for a hotel stay while they wait for their renters' insurance to process.
Onondaga Lake Parkway bridge hit by truck, 911 confirms
SALINA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — 911 has confirmed to NewsChannel 9 that a truck has hit the Onondaga Lake Parkway bridge. The truck can be seen off to the side of the bridge, with one lane of traffic moving through. It appears it was headed eastbound on the parkway, coming from Liverpool. We have sent the […]
Memorial honors hit-and-run victim at Dunkin on Downer Street in Baldwinsville
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Dunkin on Downer Street in Baldwinsville now has a memorial dedicated to the victim of a fatal hit and run. A photo of Tammy Langford-Michel, 53, now sits on a table inside the restaurant. An empty cup with an order's details on it and flowers are beside it.

















