Ban: These Baby Names Are No Longer Legal In New York
Nearly a dozen names are now banned—including a few that may surprise you.
Many New York Motorists Violating Little-Known ‘Blinker Law’
Many New York drivers are unknowingly in violation of the New York traffic code and at risk of receiving two points on their license just for changing lanes.
Over 12,000 acres to be returned to Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
The agreement ends litigation that has stretched out over the past 43 years.
Teen with special needs fatally struck by car after leaving school by himself, family...
NEW YORK (WCBS) - A 15-year-old student with special needs was fatally struck by a car while walking along a New York parkway after leaving school by himself, according to his family. New York State Police say 15-year-old Christopher Williams was hit by a car Thursday afternoon on the Southern...
Missing 12-year-old girl: Syracuse Police seeking public’s help
The Syracuse Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate 12-year-old Alexis Rivera, who was last seen in the 100 block of Spring Street, and is known to frequent Schiller Park and Lincoln Park.
Auburn man sentenced to 15 years for two violent robberies
A Cayuga County judge has sentenced an Auburn man to 15 years in prison for two separate violent robberies after he evaded law enforcement for more than three years. District Attorney Brittany Grome Antonacci announced that Sadiq Bonner-Judge, 24, was sentenced to two consecutive 7.5-year prison terms, followed by...
After shooting shuts down wedding venue, local couple left scrambling before big day
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A local bride was left scrambling after learning her wedding reception venue is shutting down, just weeks before her big day. It’s a bride’s worst nightmare. “It’s right up there with, like, I don’t know, maybe getting left at the altar by your fiancé,” the bride, who wants to remain...
Police investigate stabbing of 63-year-old near Westside
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Syracuse Police were waved down to help a 63-year-old man with a stab wound to the arm near Westside. According to a release from the Syracuse Police Department, officers found the man in the 400 block of Tully Street at 5:57 a.m. on Sept. 6. They believe the stabbing to have […]
Longtime Syracuse butcher to open new restaurant in eastern suburbs
One of Central New York’s best known butcher shops is getting back into the restaurant business later this year. Steigs Grillhouse will open by Dec. 1 at 228 E. Seneca St. in the village of Manlius, said Jeff Steigerwald, who will own the business with his partner, Chuck Madonna.
Lost something at the NYS Fair? State Police may have it
Syracuse, N.Y. — For people who lost phones, wallets, bags or other personal items at the New York State Fair, State Police may have it. Troopers are holding items turned in during the fair at their North Syracuse headquarters, according to Trooper Jennifer Jiron, a State Police spokesperson. The...