Syracuse NY

A follow-up audit released this month by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli revealed that the Department of Health failed to recover $93.7 million in improper Medicaid payments tied to overlapping coverage with the Essential Plan—despite warnings issued nearly two years ago. The findings, published June 4,...

The gang member convicted of killing 15-year-old Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz was found at a New York correctional facility on Friday, according to the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision website.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Cultures collided at the World Refugee Day Festival held at Grant Middle School in Syracuse, where new Americans were celebrated for their contributions to Central New York. The event featured exciting activities and cultural performances, bringing together Syracuse neighbors and individuals from...

The summer of 2025 is already blazing hot in many areas of New York State. As we get ready for a few days off, the heat is also taking a break for the next few days. According to the National Weather Service, the "heat dome" that covered much of the east coast has moved on, for now.

Here's yet another case where you have to be careful who you're communicating with online. Police say a victim was ripped off over $250 thousands dollars by a woman in New York state recently. New York State Police say that the crime went on for an entire year, before an arrest was made.

Mike Price, a beloved original member of NewsChannel 9, was known for his kind and positive nature on and off the air, leaving a lasting impact on those who worked with him.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has directed the New York Power Authority to develop and construct a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant in Upstate New York. Gov. Hochul has announced a new initiative instructing the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to begin developing and constructing a new advanced nuclear...

Buc-ee’s fans in New York, this could be your moment. A new report just named multiple possible Buc-ee’s locations across the Empire State. Last month, Hudson Valley Post reported that Buc-ee's is expanding north and opening at least 14 new stores. Buc-ee's Expands North. There are currently 51...

New York schools will ban student smartphone use during the entire school day starting fall 2025. In a sweeping move aimed at reshaping student life and classroom culture, New York will become the largest state in the U.S. to ban smartphones and internet-enabled devices during the full duration of the school day,...

Proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could cause hungry New Yorkers all across the state to lose hundreds of dollars in benefits each month that they rely on to feed their families. On Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul released a statement outlining how the federal budget reconciliation bill...