Camillus police on a mental health check find the house ablaze
Camillus, N.Y. - Police checking the mental health of a Camillus resident Friday morning found a house on fire, authorities said. Police who arrived first rescued a woman from the burning house. Officers first went to a house on Terrace Way for a mental health check on a woman there...
Notable NYSDOT closures in Syracuse to prepare for
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Some upcoming closures may hinder your commutes. Make sure you know when to plan extra time. Lane Closure Planned for I-690 Eastbound I-690 eastbound will be reduced to one lane between the I-81 northbound on-ramp and Exit 17/Old Exit 14 (Teall Avenue) in the City of Syracuse. This closure will take […]
TRAFFIC: Mountain Goat Run street closures in Downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Over 2,200 runners will participate in the upcoming Mountain Goat Run, an annual event locally that many prepare for and look forward to. For its 48th year, the run will kick off in Downtown Syracuse. It will begin at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 3. Those nearby should expect delays, as […]
Minoa Fire Department to hire more workers amid staffing shortage
MINOA, N.Y. — For more than 113 years, volunteers have been the driving force behind the Minoa Fire Department, but due to daytime staffing shortages, the department will be hiring 15 to 20 part-time staff. Minoa Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Trevor Van Auken said there is going to...
‘That concern in your head’: Liverpool district parent shares emotions after standoff near school
SALINA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — No one was hurt after a standoff between a suspect and law enforcement in Liverpool on Thursday, but a parent of a child at a nearby school couldn’t help being concerned. The confrontation followed a reported shots fired incident a few blocks down the road from Chestnut Hill Elementary and Middle […]
Dad Laughs as He Admits to Killing Girlfriend and 11-Year-Old Son: ‘Joke Stuck in...
Yeraldith Tschudy, 32, and Jeremiah Huff, 11, were fatally shot in March 2025
Officials warn after dangerous e-bike activity reported along Route 31
ONONDAGA COUNTY N.Y. — Law enforcement officials are warning drivers and riders after reports of dangerous e-bike and dirt bike activity along Route 31 near Interstate 81 during evening rush hour. Authorities say multiple teens were seen riding e-bikes and off-road vehicles in active traffic, including weaving between cars...
Pickup truck slams into building overnight in Manlius
MANLIUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A pickup truck ran into a building overnight in the Village of Manlius. According to the Town of Manlius Police Department, officers got the call around 3:45 a.m., Friday, May 1. Police say the driver of a 2021 Dodge Ram pickup failed to make the turn at the intersection of Fayette […]
Syracuse Sandwiches: This downtown Cuban is so big it’s served as a 3-story tower
(We all have our go-to order. This series is about shaking that up. Each week, I’ll spotlight one sandwich at a Central New York restaurant worth trying — and explain why it ended up on my plate. Got a suggestion? Text me at 315-382-1984. Don’t be surprised if I ask you to join me.)
Syracuse University to start teaching students how to be influencers
Syracuse University students will soon be able to take classes dedicated to learning how to market themselves and others on social media. A new “creator economy” minor will start rolling out during the fall 2026 semester, according to a release. It’s a joint venture between the Newhouse School of Public Communications and the Whitman School of Management.
