Hochul a ‘no’ on Mamdani’s free bus plan; ‘yes’ on statewide universal childcare
During the final day of the Somos conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gov. Kathy Hochul threw cold water on one of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s key policy proposals: free MTA bus rides. “I cannot set forth a plan right now that takes money out of a system that relies...
GiGi’s Playhouse helps people with Down syndrome build confidence and community
GiGi’s Playhouse is an organization focused on giving support and resources to people with Down syndrome while providing fun and educational programming at no cost. The Syracuse chapter of GiGi’s Playhouse works to provide people with Down syndrome with a place to learn, grow, and build community, a mission they...
Goat chaos! Officers wrangle runaway herd in morning roundup
MANLIUS, N.Y. — It wasn’t your typical morning for the Town of Manlius Police Department, officers found themselves in the middle of a “goat roundup” after a small herd made a break for freedom. According to TMPD, two officers, identified as Officer Tyrel and Officer Cook,...
Price Chopper’s ‘Double Exchange Day’ will turn your pennies into a gift card
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — You could get your penny's worth at Price Chopper/Market. The grocery store is offering a "Double Exchange Day" where your single penny is worth 2 cents. The event will be held on Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all of its stores. The...
Winning Take 5 ticket sold at Price Chopper in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York Lottery has announced a winning Take 5 number was sold for the November 8 MIDDAY drawing at the Price Chopper on Erie Boulevard in Syracuse. The prize-winning ticket was worth $9,702.50. A prize can be claimed up to one year from the date...
Pedestrian hit by truck closes I-690 westbound near Teall Avenue, according to 911 dispatches
Syracuse, N.Y. — Police closed all lanes of Interstate 690 westbound Saturday night after a pedestrian was hit near the Teall Avenue on ramp in Syracuse, according to Onondaga County 911 dispatches. Around 8:12 p.m., police were called to a crash on I-690 west just past the Teall Avenue...
Alec Baldwin gives shutdown travel tips from Syracuse airport: ‘Don’t fly’
Emmy Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin travels often for his job. He shoots movies and TV shows in various locations; appears at film festivals and promotional events; and supports charities, including his family’s Baldwin Fund in Syracuse. Alec and his brother Stephen Baldwin both attended the 2025 Carol M. Baldwin...
Auburn police call for e-bike crackdown, plan their own bike patrol (video)
E-bikes are zipping through Auburn’s streets — and local police are asking city lawmakers for help in keeping up. Police Chief Matthew Androsko told Inside Government host Guy Cosentino this week that the department has requested local legislation to help regulate the growing number of electric bicycles, citing...
Thanksgiving Forecast Has New York On Weather Alert
New York could see its first real snowfall before winter even begins.
Inspiration. Opportunity. Representation. Why Sharon Owens’ win is more than a Syracuse milestone
Syracuse — The congratulatory messages came from all over the country in the hours after Sharon Owens won the Syracuse mayoral race. They included Facebook posts from media companies with more than a million followers, including Essence magazine and TheGrio media network. Nonprofit groups such as the African American...










