Mohawk Valley towns tapped to produce copper for AI industry supplier
Central New York is quietly making the copper infrastructure powering America's AI boom Thanks to eight copper and wire plants in the Mohawk Valley, Stamford, CT-based Pantheon Electric , upon its founding in Jan. 2026, became among the largest independent U.S. maker of the copper conductive infrastructure powering AI
Nine people displaced by two fires within 12 hours of each other in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Fire Department responded to two fires that displaced nine people in total within 12 hours of each other. The first call came in around 5:37 p.m. on July 26. Syracuse Firefighters were dispatched to 939 Emerson Ave. and found a two-story home on fire. Crews found a large volume of fire on
Court docs reveal moments before Minoa home was set on fire: ‘Let’s blow it...
MINOA, N.Y. — Court documents revealed the moments before a house in Minoa with children inside it was set on fire. Dale and Aubree Oneal were charged with felony counts of arson and conspiracy for allegedly setting their house at 100 Crisfield Circle on fire on July 18. Their five children, all younger than 17, were h
Woman found dead inside Syracuse home, police investigating as a homicide
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Syracuse Police are investigating the death of a 27-year-old who was found inside a home Friday. On July 24, around 6:25 p.m., officers were sent to the 100 block of East Borden Avenue. At the scene, they found the 27-year-old, identified by police as Alvine Mamadjimbaye. Police say the death
‘I tried my best’: Westcott café closes after nearly 6 years
Syracuse, N.Y. — Yeti Frozen Yogurt & Cafe, the Westcott Street restaurant that evolved from a frozen yogurt shop into a year-round café, has closed permanently. After his final shift Saturday, owner Tom Ascioti announced the news in a Facebook post, thanking the customers who supported the business for nearly six year
Chicken Salad Chick plans Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse expansion
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Chicken Salad Chick is planning a major expansion into upstate New York, with future restaurants expected in Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse. The fast-casual chain announced a 25-unit franchise agreement covering several New York markets, including Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany and the U
Polo for Preemies fundraiser raises money for Crouse Health NICU
SKANEATELES, N.Y. — Families gathered Sunday at the Skaneateles Polo Club for the ninth annual Polo for Preemies event, raising money to support the neonatal intensive care unit at Crouse Health. While the event featured polo, family activities and other entertainment, organizers said the day was ultimately about suppo
Common Mistakes to Avoid When lowering a monthly electric bill
Upstate New York residents pay some of the highest electricity rates in the country, yet many households unknowingly waste hundreds of dollars annually through misguided energy-saving attempts. Knowing the common mistakes to avoid when lowering a monthly electric bill is the first step toward genuine economic relief fo
Sheet metal falls from a parking garage ceiling in Syracuse, damaging a car
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A piece of sheet metal fell from the ceiling of the West Fayette Street parking garage in Syracuse and struck someone’s car, according to Syracuse Police. The owner said they left the car on the first floor of the parking garage for a few hours before discovering the fallen piece of sheet […]
Rooster’s Opens Second Location in Central New York
A second Rooster's? You bet. The famous smash burger restaurant is growing again

















