Brouk plans to focus on Black maternal health in the coming legislative session
Despite the strides New York has made in supporting maternal health, state leaders said there’s still more work to be done. “When we say there's not significant improvement, we're saying that we're not doing a better job at saving mother's lives and babies' lives,” Sen. Samra Brouk said.
Is a $130,000/yr Income Sufficient for a Family of 4 in East Syracuse or...
A family of four from NYC is contemplating a move to East Syracuse or a nearby quiet and safe neighborhood. The couple, who currently make a combined income of $170-180k in NYC, are trying to gauge the feasibility of living comfortably on an estimated $130k per year in their new location. The man works in low voltage...
NY minimum wage to increase soon: See how much it will rise
The minimum wage in the state of New York will increase by 50 cents per hour in January. The state’s minimum hourly wage for workers will increase on Jan. 1, 2026 to $17 in New York City, Westchester County and on Long Island. In the rest of the state, including the Syracuse area and Upstate New York, it will...
How ICE’s mostly unseen campaign in Syracuse breeds fear and resistance
Two teens fled Turkish Kurdistan on their own, in search of a country where they could practice religion and speech without fear. They settled in the Syracuse suburbs and leaned on each other for support. The two kept U.S. Customs and Immigrations officers up to date on their home addresses,...
NY Driver Hilariously Tries (and Fails) to Fool State Police
A New York Driver is in hot water after spectacularly failing to get away with a hilarious forgery.
New York Cracks Down On Unlicensed Cannabis Stores
A convenience store in Ulster County, NY, has been closed by New York State officials for allegedly selling cannabis items without a license.
Manhattan man stopped by police before selling cocaine in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The United States Department of Justice announced the sentencing of a man who came from Manhattan to Liverpool and tried to sell cocaine. The Department of Justice said Sean Christianson, 45, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the conviction. Christianson admitted that on Feb....
New York’s Rent Crisis: A Struggle For Affordable Housing
Is the dream of homeownership slipping away? Discover how rising rental prices are reshaping the housing landscape in New York.
SPD says illegal ATVs are becoming less and less common
One of the focuses for the Syracuse Police Department, especially during the summer months, are the illegal ATVs riding down city streets. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Syracuse police continue to crack down on illegal ATV use, seize eight vehicles. Now that snow and icy roads have made their way into Central...
Disability workforce participation rises in New York, but gap remains
ALBANY- A new report released by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli highlights both progress and persistent challenges for workers with disabilities across the state. According to the report, the labor force participation rate for New Yorkers age 16 and older with a disability increased by 4.6 percentage points from 2019...

















