State landfill capacity dwindling; Madison County asking for more
Madison County wants to accept more solid waste at its landfill in the town of Lincoln. The Madison County Board of Supervisors voted to allow the solid waste department to apply for a permit modification with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) that would increase the amount of waste the landfill can receive annually from 60,000 tons to 125,000 tons. The...
Police blotter: See 237 new arrests added (April 29, 2026)
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 April 1 and 27. The people charged ranged from 19 to 79 years old. Serious crimes included assault on a police officer, torturing animals,...
CNY businessman pleads guilty to $95M Ponzi scheme (Good Morning CNY for April 29)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. David Huff, 44, pleaded guilty on Tuesday morning to killing his girlfriend and son in Syracuse in March 2025. Huff laughed as the allegations were read. When the judge asked if he found it funny, Huff said “no, it’s a joke stuck in my head.” (Anne Hayes photo)
Overnight police chase starts in Clay and ends in Cortland, woman in custody
CLAY, N.Y. (WSYR) — A woman in her 20s is now in custody after leading deputies on a chase that started in Clay and ended in Cortland, the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office tells NewsChannel 9. It all started around 3:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 29, when deputies noticed a car making an illegal U-turn at the […]
The Fastest-Growing Cities in New York: Where Real Estate is Booming
The New York real estate market is entering a new phase in 2026—and it’s not just about New York City anymore. A growing number of buyers and investors are turning their attention to smaller cities across the state, where affordability, job growth, and lifestyle upgrades are fueling a surprising surge. From revitalized downtowns to expanding ... Read more
Empire Room decision: Owner of this Syracuse spot to bring craft beer to the...
Syracuse, N.Y. — The New York State Fair is turning to a city business in its latest attempt to steady the Empire Room, selecting Harvey’s Garden to run the bar as part of a broader reset for the long‑troubled space. Syracuse‑based Harvey’s Garden has been selected to...
Exclusive: App State HC Dustin Kerns on what to know about new Syracuse big...
When Luke Wilson steps on the floor wearing Syracuse across his chest in November, he won’t be the first big man in recent years who has made the small town of Boone, North Carolina proud. He’ll simply be the latest. The ACC patch that will be on his uniform is the same that Tre’Von Spillers wore. Justin Abson’s patch read SEC. CJ Huntley’s jersey...
CNY 99s Host Pilots from NY and NJ at Griffiss
ROME, N.Y. -- Nearly 30 pilots, all women, descended upon Rome over the weekend to gather at Innovare Advancement Center at Griffiss Business and Technology Park, proving that aviation is alive and well in Central New York and across the nation. The women gathered for the New York/New Jersey section...
Syracuse.com’s 2026 softball rankings (through April 27): 3 new No. 1s as showdown week...
Syracuse, N.Y. — Half of Section III’s softball classes are headed by new teams in the latest syracuse.com weekly poll. The three new top dogs are Cicero-North Syracuse (8-3) in AAA, Fayetteville-Manlius (7-3) in AA and Adirondack (7-0) in B. But with a massive few days of showdowns...
Man charged in 2025 double homicide in Syracuse pleads guilty
David Huff on Tuesday pleaded guilty to fatally shooting 32-year-old Yeraldith Tschudy and his 11-year-old son, Jeremiah, at a home on Roney Road on March 18, 2025. Huff, 44, pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder. Each count carries a 20 years-to-life sentence, which will be run consecutively for...
