Syracuse NY

Onondaga County Fire and Waste officials are asking local residents to change their habits when disposing of batteries. Specifically, rechargeables found in electronics. Syracuse Deputy Fire Chief George Cowburn says some of those rechargeable batteries cause fires when they’re grouped together or thrown away...

Update: This story has been updated to include the name of the suspect, their arrest and details on the alleged victim. SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Syracuse Police Department has arrested and charged a man in connection to an alleged stabbing on Helen Street on Thursday, April 2. Officers responded around 12:30...

Does New York State require you to remove the ball portion of your trailer hitch when you’re not towing?

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Every goalie dreads making the walk. Hearing your name called from the sideline, instructing you to come out of the cage in place of someone else. There’s a loneliness in sauntering off the field, knowing you failed your team. Jimmy McCool has seldom done...

Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Here are a few free items available right now around Liverpool, NY — from electronics to outdoor furniture. This HP Envy Pro 6458 printer still works well for scanning and copying one page at a time. The top feeder tray is broken but might be fixable. It needs new...

Looking for some great freebies around East Syracuse? Here are a few items your neighbors are giving away right now — from furniture to useful materials. Location: North Syracuse, near Bear Road School (Town of Clay, Onondaga County)

John Bowen guided Schuylerville to its first-ever state title a couple years ago

Looking for a loyal friend to brighten your days? These sweet dogs at Wanderers Rest Humane Association in Canastota are ready to meet their forever families. Each one has a unique charm and plenty of love to give.

Syracuse University will eliminate 93 academic programs identified as having low or no enrollment, the private New York institution announced Wednesday. But unlike many colleges making cuts, Syracuse is not doing so out of financial necessity, according to Lois Agnew, the university's provost and chief academic...

CROSS LAKE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Flooding concerns are rising again along Cross Lake and a homeowner believes the cause starts miles away. Jayne Middleton bought land in the area in 2020, built her home and has been living there full time since 2023. On Tuesday, she woke up to a good chunk of her property […]