Firefighters quickly contain large scrap fire at Weitsman scrapyard in Geddes
Geddes, N.Y. — Firefighters extinguished a large pile of burning scrap at the Ben Weitsman of Syracuse Recycling Center on Wednesday, fire officials said. The center is owned by prominent Central New York businessman Adam Weitsman. Around 1:08 p.m., Geddes police spotted smoke in the air and notified the...
Two arrested in Syracuse after troopers find cocaine, crack, shotgun, cash in home
Syracuse, N.Y. — Two people were arrested Tuesday after state police found illegal drugs and guns inside a Syracuse home. Around 10 a.m. Tuesday, law enforcement executed a search warrant at 1208 James St. in Syracuse, according to a state police news release. During the search, investigators seized 155.9...
New York Vehicle Inspection: Powerful Steps to Avoid Trouble
New York Vehicle Inspection: Powerful Steps to Avoid Trouble. A plain-language checklist for Mohawk Valley drivers before the sticker expires or a newly purchased vehicle needs attention. New York vehicle inspection rules affect nearly every driver in the Mohawk Valley. Waiting until the final day can turn a simple ann
Father, who is charged with homicide after 11-year-old son overdosed, is released from jail
Syracuse, N.Y. ― A father accused of negligently causing his son’s fatal overdose was released from jail Wednesday. Judge Gordon Cuffy released Jeremy Degonzaque, 43, and placed him on an ankle monitor as his criminal case is pending, despite a prosecutor’s objections. The man is charged with...
Treat SU staff with respect to resist transactional norms of capitalism
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Imagine this: You’ve met up with a friend for a walk, and rather than greeting you, the first thing they do is ask if you’re ready to go to the park. You may think it’s off-putting that a human interaction can be treated like
The Upstate New York Harvest Festival That Brings Together More Than 400 Vendors
Every fall, the small town of LaFayette, New York, transforms into one of the most exciting harvest celebrations in all of Upstate New York. The LaFayette Apple Festival draws thousands of visitors to Rowland Road, where more than 400 vendors fill the fields with crafts, food, and everything apple-related you can imagi
Westcott Street Cultural Fair 2026: Which streets are closing?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Westcott neighborhood’s annual art fair returns this Sunday. Here’s how to maneuver the area while streets are closed. To make room for the Westcott Street Cultural Fair on Sept. 27, the following streets are closing that day from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.: There are around 140 booths reserved
Gorgeous stretch before a nor’easter clips CNY this weekend
The beautiful weather pattern across the northeast continues today with plenty of sunshine and temperatures warming into the upper 60s this afternoon. We'll see a light breeze develop through the daytime with maximum wind gusts ranging between 15-20mph. The ridge of high pressure north of Ottawa will remain stationary
Police blotter: See 266 new arrests added
The Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard police blotter of arrests from police agencies around Central New York was updated today. The arrests added this week occurred between Aug. 12 and Sept. 13. The people charged ranged from 18 to 76 years old. Information in the police blotter is provided by the...
New I-81 Roundabout near Syracuse’s JMA Wireless Dome to partially open soon, DOT says
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The New York State Department of Transportation said they plan to partially open up a roundabout running from Almond Street to Van Buren Street before the end of the year. According to Elizabeth Parmley, Regional Director of the NYSDOT, drivers will be able to drive through Almond to Van Bure

















