Coveted 2027 OL has Syracuse ‘at the top of my board’ after visit
A top offensive lineman with over 30 offers recently visited the Syracuse campus.
First Tornado of 2026 Touches Down in NY
The first tornado of 2026 in New York has been confirmed in Cattaraugus County. The EF-1 tornado, with estimated winds of 107 mph, snapped trees, damaged homes, and tore a barn roof off.
Upstate NY trust wins $1 million in Cash4Life lottery drawing
An Upstate New York trust has claimed a second-tier prize in the Cash4Life lottery game worth $1,000 a week for life after matching five numbers in the Dec. 22, 2025 drawing. The White Noise Trust of Hudson matched numbers 07, 12, 22, 25, and 27, missing only the Cash Ball number 01 needed for the top prize. The...
12 Brutal Reasons New York Locals Say They’re Ready to Leave in 2026
New York has it all—energy, opportunity, culture, and a pace that never slows down. But living here full-time? That’s where things can start to feel overwhelming. In 2026, more locals are saying the cost and intensity of life in New York are pushing them to rethink everything. 1....
New Ice Cream Flavors Are Coming to Stewart’s Shops
Stewart's Shops has announced they are adding five new flavors to its already massive ice cream menu.
This Enormous Bear Was Spotted in a New York Backyard
If your Facebook feed or Nextdoor app isn’t already filling up with black bear sightings, it’s only a matter of time here in Western New York.
What Most New York Residents Don’t Realize About Cardinals in Their Yards
Cardinals stand out in New York in a way few birds can. Their vivid red feathers contrast sharply against winter snow, while their clear whistling songs echo through neighborhoods in spring and summer. For many residents, they are a familiar and comforting presence, often seen perched on fences, tucked into shrubs,...
Cold front fuels winter’s return with chance of snow across major Northeast cities after...
The same system that fueled Saturday’s severe storms is now pushing east, delivering rain along the East Coast and triggering a sharp drop in temperatures—setting the stage for the chance of snow to return to parts of the Northeast.
Beef nears $7 a pound: See latest grocery trends (Syracuse.com price tracker)
Beef prices continued their relentless climb in February, increasing from where they were the previous month and the year before, according to federal data. The price for a pound of ground beef in the Northeast was $6.81 in February, up 2.98% from January and up more than 23% from the same month last year.
Here’s Why Your Road Trip Could Cost More In New York State
A study was done to rank the United States by how expensive their toll roads were and New York came in at the top of the list.

















