Syracuse man accused of attempted murder of police officers indicted on at least one...
Rodney Vanderpool has been indicted by an Onondaga County Grand Jury on at least one charge related to the shooting of police officers last month, with the charges to be revealed at his arraignment on Thursday.
Van Duyn nursing home cited for immediate jeopardy violations despite reforms
New state and federal inspection findings are raising fresh concerns about care at Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, where regulators have cited the Syracuse facility for multiple “immediate jeopardy” violations — the most serious level of nursing home infraction. One investigation by the U.S. Department...
‘Syracuse Lead Freedom House’ opens on South Avenue
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The ribbon was cut at the "Syracuse Lead Freedom House" on Tuesday. The house is located at 1216 South Ave. in the city. It's the project of housing advocacy organizations "A Tiny Home for Good" and "Families for Lead Freedom Now." The two-family home was once...
Redirecting the youth toward a positive path
From serving time behind bars to giving back his time to the youth, a Central New York man is using his experiences to help youth go down a positive path by offering opportunities he didn’t have. “At the end of the day, I didn't have the proper opportunities. So...
TRAFFIC: Closures along I-695, route 5 to watch out for
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Be mindful of these upcoming closures and if they’ll impact your commute. Ramp closure from West Street to I-690 The West Street on-ramp to Interstate 690 eastbound in the City of Syracuse will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Tuesday, June 16, through Friday, June 19. The NYSDOT […]
New I-81 interchanges open; first phase of viaduct project complete
The $2.25 billion effort to dismantle Syracuse's elevated Interstate 81 viaduct reached a critical milestone Thursday. Commuters in Central New York face an immediate shift as new high-speed highway alignments permanently alter how traffic moves around Syracuse. Starting Thursday, the New York State Department of Trans
Pleasant Tuesday before unsettled weather pattern brings storms every day through Saturday in Central...
A powerful storm system will bring rounds of showers and thunderstorms to Central New York starting Wednesday, with the most significant weather expected Thursday when wind gusts could reach 40 mph or higher. Tuesday will remain mostly dry with partly cloudy skies and temperatures near 77 degrees. However, a few...
The Iconic Wienermobile Is Coming to Central New York
The hot dog on wheels will roll through town for photos.
Onondaga County to spend $500,000 on study analyzing the impact of data centers
Onondaga County is putting together a task force to help local governments make decisions about controversial data centers. County Executive Ryan McMahon said it will cost $500,000 to create a thorough analysis of the ins and outs of data centers, which are housed in large buildings that hold hundreds of computer serve
Man who had murder charges dismissed twice sues Syracuse police alleging they fabricated evidence
Syracuse, N.Y. ― A Syracuse man who had murder charges against him dismissed twice for lack of evidence has filed a lawsuit against police and prosecutors. The 52-page complaint filed Friday alleges police fabricated evidence and ignored facts that contradicted their theory in the 2022 murder. The lawsuit also...

















