20 Foot Law Beginning to Be Enforced in New York State
New York State is really starting to pay attention and enforce a 20-foot law when it comes to your lawn. If you are a residential homeowner in New York State, you need to know these rules and restrictions on using fertilizer for your lawn. There is actually a time period...
Syracuse man charged after victim accidentally shot, injured near Alden
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Syracuse man is facing multiple charges after he accidentally shot and injured a man inside a vehicle near Alden on Saturday, according to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said Kyi Tein Tun, 22, and a 26-year-old man were leaving a business on Westwood Road in Alden on Saturday...
Thousands of pounds of drugs seized in multistate drug trafficking bust
The operation reportedly distributed several hundreds of pounds of drugs throughout New York State.
CNY Inspirations: Celebrate our refugees
This feature is coordinated by The Post-Standard, Syracuse.com and InterFaith Works of CNY. Follow this theme and author posted Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. World Refugee Day is on Saturday, June 28, 2025, 12-3 p.m., at Grant Middle School, celebrating unity in diversity. First established on June 20, 2001, World...
First electric passenger plane lands at JFK in milestone flight
A historic electric airplane flight landed at JFK with passengers, marking a milestone as Beta Technologies demonstrates the practicality and efficiency of electric air travel.
Look Closely! The 10 Smallest Upstate NY Counties By Land Size!!
We have done stories before about some of the great, huge Upstate New York State counties. Counties that sprawl over 1,000 square miles and more. Most of them are in the Adirondacks, which makes sense. But if you look at the list of the "big ones" it is pretty impressive the size they play host to.
Lost Pig! Upstate New York Sheriff’s Hope to Bring Home the Bacon
A potbelly pig that appears to be lost has been seen foraging in Upstate New York, and the sheriff's office is hopeful that it can be returned to its rightful owner. Yes, they indeed are trying to "bring home the bacon." "If this is your pig—or you know who it...
Destiny USA in Syracuse, NY: From Scrap Yard to Retail Giant
At first glance, the six-story mass of Destiny USA feels out of place along the edge of Onondaga Lake. Beneath its concrete weight, the ground still remembers what it used to be – a scrapyard boxed in by rusted tanks and stained soil. Before the glass doors and marble...
New Yorkers With Common Ailment Can Get a Free Air Conditioner
In New York State, one out of every eight people has a health condition that could make them eligible for a free air conditioner. After a cold and wet spring, summer has officially arrived in the Hudson Valley. Temperatures are expected to be over 100 degrees early next week, which means staying cool will be top of...
Massive School Schedule Change Just Announced In New York
Dozens of school districts across New York announced schedule changes. Here's what parents need to know. It's the final week of classes for a lot of local schools, and some of them will be changing their schedules over the next couple of days. Newburgh School District Changes Schedule To Protect...