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Editor’s note: This story is part of a series called Shielded From Consequence, looking at the decertification of law enforcement officers in New York. The series is produced in partnership with the USA TODAY Network-New York and Syracuse University. You can read the first story in the series here.

One school district in New York saw more than 90% of its students test proficient on state science assessments during the 2024-2025 school year. The district was Scarsdale in Westchester County, which had a science proficiency level of 92% last year, according to state Education Department data. That was the highest in

ELBRIDGE, N.Y. — The New York State Police released the name of the woman killed in a trailer fire in Elbridge, N.Y., last week. The state police identified the woman as Cassandra M. Gorman, 40. "The state police send their condolences to the family and friends during this difficult...

The 70-year CNY bakery favorite is expanding again with two new locations coming soon.

GEDDES, N.Y. — As summer approaches in Central New York, many people are looking forward to spending evenings along the shores of Onondaga Lake and catching live music at the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, one of the region’s biggest seasonal attractions. The venue draws major concert acts...

A legendary chef dined at while in Syracuse for his son’s graduation, calling the experience “absolutely amazing.”

Syracuse, N.Y. — Shan’Que Johnson stood in the front yard of her future Eastwood home and described her vision for the space inside. “This enclosed porch is like a sunroom,” she said over the hammering noises from inside the three-bedroom house. “I see my Christmas tree going in there.”

JAMESVILLE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — At Adams Acres, the organic farm’s 1,400 apple trees are finally blooming — but tonight, those blossoms could face one of their biggest test yet with temperatures dropping to 32 degrees or lower Monday night — threatening this year’s crop. “The crop is moving along to the point where it’s r

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Syracuse Police Department, city leaders, loved ones and community members gathered Monday morning for the annual Fallen Heroes ceremony in Forman Park. The event comes just two days after three Syracuse officers were injured in the line of duty. The ceremony, which acknowledges officers

A Syracuse man was charged with reckless driving, a misdemeanor, along with traffic citations following a crash on I81 South in Preble. Just before 9 Friday morning, Troopers were dispatched by County 9-1-1 to a single-vehicle crash in Preble. Arriving in the area, police found a white Lexus SUV facing southbound in th