New York AG proposes reforms to curb dangers of police vehicle pursuits
New York (WRGB) — New York Attorney General Letitia James has proposed reforms to address the dangers posed by police vehicle pursuits. In a report titled "Improving Policing and Public Safety: Problems Presented by Police and Vehicle Pursuits," the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) highlights the risks associated...
Kathy Hochul joins 22 governors to oppose drastic SNAP cuts in reconciliation bill
New York State has joined 22 others in a unified plea to Congressional leaders to preserve critical nutrition benefits under threat from a GOP-led reconciliation bill. The proposed legislation could gut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), leaving millions of Americans—including 3 million New...
Syracuse Jazz Fest 39 kicks off
Jazz fans can experience the local music scene as Syracuse Jazz Fest 39 kicks off in downtown Syracuse. 12 bands will perform throughout the city. Executive producer and founder Frank Malfitano says the evening of music is reminiscent of New York City’s jazz nightlife decades ago. “You could go...
‘We’ll fight for you’ Syracuse codes department addresses home safety issues
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse codes department is asking for residents to speak up if they notice problems with their home. Today our team got to visit with the codes department to learn more about their process during the annual "Healthy Housing 101" event. City code inspectors lead us...
Onondaga County authorities respond to highway 911 call, arrest Syracuse man
ONONDAGA COUNTY — State Police arrested a Syracuse man Sunday night after a 911 call led troopers to a black Chevrolet Malibu on Interstate 81 southbound in Onondaga County. Police responded to the area at 10:01 p.m. after receiving a call with a female in the background screaming for help.
Anne Burrell Was Set to Host Culinary Fundraiser Before Death — Now It’s a...
Before her death, Anne Burrell was set to host a fundraiser in Syracuse, New York — but now the event will be paying tribute to her. A local news outlet reported on Wednesday, June 25, that the annual culinary fundraiser for public broadcaster WCNY, Taste of Fame, was going to be cohosted by Anne, her […]
Syracuse rally demands more time for public input on Micron impact report
A rally in downtown Syracuse called for greater transparency and accountability from tech giant Micron, following the release of its impact report. Advocates are urging an extension of the public input period, which currently stands at 45 days. Tim Judson, co-founder of the Alliance for a Green Economy, expressed...
Syracuse Police name victim, increase officers at pools following homicide
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse City pools will have an increased police presence for the foreseeable future after one of them was the scene of a homicide on June 24. Syracuse Police Officers responded to Onondaga Park around 2 p.m. after a gunshot rang out by the park's pool. A 15-year-old male was struck by gunfire and...
Solvay mail carrier raises awareness on preventing dog bites
SOLVAY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — June is Dog Bite Awareness Month, and the United States Postal Service is reminding everyone of the safety risks mail carriers face while on the job. Last year alone, 6,088 postal employees were attacked by dogs, according to USPS. In the city of Syracuse, six mail carriers were bitten by...
Auburn Police arrest accused child rapist after officer finds him walking on street
AUBURN, N.Y. — The Auburn Police Department arrested an accused rapist after a patrol officer saw him walking on the street on June 26. The Police Department said it charged Donald Clark,47, of Cottage Street in Auburn, with four counts of rape in the second degree, sexual conduct against a child (less than 13) and...
