Mayor Adams appears to take steps to block Mamdani’s agenda
"And the mayor is not about abandoning your obligation or responsibility just because there's someone incoming. I have a job to finish," Adams said.
Syracuse Housing Authority could begin redevelopment of Eastwood Heights in early 2026
The Syracuse Housing Authority by the end of this year expects to have the financing to redevelop its lone apartment complex in Syracuse’s Eastwood neighborhood. SHA plans to begin the redevelopment of Eastwood Heights, which it gained control of earlier this year in a land swap with the city of Syracuse, in 2026.
‘Yo, listen!’ Kiyan Anthony grabs the mic in postgame interview and gives his teammates...
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse freshman Kiyan Anthony was not afraid of hyping his teammates up after the Orange’s upset win over No. 13 Tennessee on Tuesday. In a post-game team interview conducted by the school, the 18-year-old was itching to get on the microphone. He quickly answered a...
Syracuse’s 2026 St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshals revealed
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — One of the greenest days of the year in the city is on its way back, like it never left. The 2025 Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade is in motion, with the reveal of this year’s Grand Marshals and Gael of the Year. This year, Grand Marshals David and Cindy Hoyne, Tom […]
Syracuse hires budget director who is expected to stay in role for Mayor-elect Owens
Syracuse, N.Y. — Mayor Ben Walsh has appointed a key department leader in the final weeks of his administration in coordination with Mayor-elect Sharon Owens. The mayor’s office said Tuesday that Evan Loving is the city’s new director of the Office of Management and Budget, a high-profile position that has oversight...
Syracuse snow plow contractors unlicensed amid years long enforcement struggles
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In Syracuse, no snow removal contractors have obtained the necessary licenses this year, despite a city ordinance mandating them. Syracuse Auditor Alexander Marion revealed that licensing costs $50 for the first vehicle and $10 for each additional one, while fines for operating unlicensed range from...
Lawsuit could delay plans for new Onondaga Hotel in Downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Plans to bring a new hotel to Downtown Syracuse could be delayed thanks to a new lawsuit. The future “Onondaga Hotel” project is planned near the intersection of East Fayette and South Warren Streets. The lawsuit is being filed by Putnam Properties, which owns...
11 vehicles in chain-reaction crashes closed Route 690 in Van Buren for hours
Van Buren, N.Y. — Four separate crashes involving 11 vehicles shut down part of Route 690 South on Wednesday morning in Van Buren, backing up traffic for miles as emergency crews worked to clear the scene. Around 7:45 a.m., a single-vehicle crashed in slowed traffic on the highway near...
Former Cornell Employee Arrested for Death Threats
Jerry Gordon, a 56-year-old former Cornell employee, was sentenced to two years in prison for threatening to kill a man from Aurora, New York, according to a statement made by the United States Department of Justice on Nov. 25. From April 22-25, 2025, Gordon sent the Aurora resident multiple threatening...
Dashcam video shows tractor-trailer jackknifed on 690 northbound near Baldwinsville
Video courtesy of Sebastian Latray. Update a 12:45 p.m.: All lanes are back open. CENTRAL NEW YORK, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A jackknifed tractor-trailer has shut down all lanes of State Route 690 northbound just west of Baldwinsville. NY Alert sent out a notification to inform drivers that the lane closure is in effect from...

















