Syracuse NY

You might not give much thought to what happens to your grass clippings after mowing, but in New York State, tossing them into the street can lead to real problems. It’s not just about keeping things looking nice. There are safety and environmental reasons why this is a bad idea.

Two teens disappeared without phones after midnight in New York. What they packed and where they were found stunned first responders. In this week's DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review, which highlights statewide forest ranger actions, the DEC confirmed finding missing teens in the woods. New York State...

Syracuse, N.Y. — An 18-year-old was charged Friday in the drive-by shooting that wounded three kids on Syracuse’s North Side Monday, police said. Nakise Elliott was charged with second-degree attempted murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, according to Kieran Coffey, a spokesperson for Syracuse...

Syracuse, NY -- New York state is bankrolling free tuition for thousands of people to attend school for nursing and a dozen other health-related professions. But the deadline to apply is coming up fast. Participants in the Caring Gene program must finish schooling by spring 2027 to qualify for free...

AUBURN, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Cayuga County Coroner believes skeletal remains unearthed at Auburn Hospital are human. Around 3:15 p.m. on June 25, Auburn Police Officers were sent to a construction site at the hospital over a report of possible human skeletal remains, which were found while a contractor was...

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Checks for school tax relief will be mailed out this week to New Yorkers, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. Over one million New York City and Long Island homeowners or seniors are eligible for a credit between $350 and $1,500 through the New York School Tax Relief (STAR) program. The STAR […]

Every day, millions of New Yorkers hit the road expecting a safe trip. But when routine traffic stops turn into high-speed police pursuits, the consequences can be deadly... for drivers, passengers, officers, and innocent bystanders. Now, a new report from the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is...

Utica Police and Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers are asking for the public's assistance in finding a person wanted locally on a warrant issued in Utica City Court. Police say they're looking for Jayma Patterson, whose last know address was 128 Lynch Avenue in Utica. Patterson is currently wanted by the Utica Police...

Syracuse, N.Y. — For Pat Hogan, the second time running for Syracuse mayor seemed different. Unlike his losing primary campaign against then-Mayor Stephanie Miner in 2013, the common councilor had the official endorsement of the Onondaga County Democratic Committee in this year’s battle for the party’s nomination.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two people were hospitalized after being shot in the city of Syracuse on Thursday, June 26. Syracuse Police were called to the intersection of Cadillac Street and Martin Street at 5:14 p.m. for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, Officers found evidence that a shots fired incident had...