NY is offering free tuition for nursing school, a dozen other med jobs. But...
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...
Human skeletal remains dug up during construction at Auburn Hospital
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...
School tax relief checks will be mailed out to New Yorkers this week: Gov....
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 […]
New York AG Wants to Ban Police Chases
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...
Help Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers Find This Wanted Woman
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...
Pat Hogan: ‘I’m not going anywhere’ despite overwhelming Syracuse mayoral primary loss
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.
Police seek info on Syracuse shooting that hospitalized two people
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...
Another Round Of Rite Aid Closures Hits 20 Locations In New York
Rite Aid is moving forward with plans to close even more stores. The pharmacy chain just filed their eighth notice with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey, asking to shut down 118 additional locations—including 20 in New York—and liquidate their assets. A long list of closures was...
Elderly tourist falls to death while hiking New York state park
An elderly Illinois tourist plunged to his death while hiking at a New York state park after he fell from a rock ledge onto stone steps below, according to state authorities. Married father Jack Wersching, 70, was walking along a waterfall path at the Kaaterskill Wild Forest in the Catskills Friday evening when he...
One dead, four injured in two-car crash in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — One person is dead and another four people are injured after a two-car crash at the corner of James Street and Wilson Street on Thursday, June 26. Syracuse police arrived at the crash around 8:46 p.m., where they reported finding a scene involving two cars with at least four people injured,...
