Syracuse NY

SYRACUSE, NY — A man was arrested on weapons and drug charges after attempting to flee from police on an e-scooter. Officers Metcalfe and Abraham, assigned to the Syracuse Police Department’s GIVE Unit, attempted to stop an individual operating an e-scooter in violation of vehicle and traffic law near West Street and West Onondaga Street at approximately 10:13 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2026.

The Syracuse Common Council approved a contract with JSK Snow Services for up to $1,079,915 to provide supplemental sidewalk snow removal services for another season.

Have you had an experience with Syracuse University’s Title IX office? Share your story with The Daily Orange’s anonymous tip line. Syracuse Common Council unanimously passed a resolution urging the New York state government for greater financial support in replacing lead service lines at its regular Monday meeting.

The Syracuse Orange took a huge hit on the recruiting trail on Monday night. Their first recruit in the Class of 2027, after about 29 months committed to come to SU, has decommitted. The player’s name is Tank White, and he’s a talented wide receiver. But the news...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The New York State Attorney General’s Office said Monday it will not pursue a criminal case against Syracuse Police officers in a man’s death and that he died accidently due to the drugs in his system. Attorney General Letitia James’ office said in a statement Monday that the Office of Special Investigation […]

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A Syracuse Dunkin purchased by the state was demolished to make way for work on the Interstate 81 project community grid. The Dunkin on Almond Street was destroyed to make way for more construction. It is one of many noticeable changes that have happened recently in parts of the city as part […]

Have you seen this man? Syracuse Police are putting the public on the lookout for 51-year-old Dennis J. Smith. He is said to be a 5'10" 185 lb. Black male with black and gray hair and brown eyes. His last known addresses were on Wilkinson Street and W. Beard Avenue in the city.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A little after 10pm on November 2, Syracuse Police Officers say they attempted to stop an individual operating an e-scooter in violation of vehicle and traffic laws near West Street and West Onondaga Street. Police say the individual attempted to flee but was taken into custody...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Nearly three-and-half years after the in-custody death of Alex Rivera, the New York State Attorney General's office has announced no criminal charges will be filed. The AG's office says it determined "a prosecutor would not be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt at trial that the involved officers caused Mr. Rivera’s death, and therefore criminal charges would not be pursued in this matter."

A new chapter in the battle between the Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team and the Indiana Hoosiers will be written Monday night. Many in Upstate New York remember the first. “Smart takes the shot. OHH! And the Hoosiers with three seconds go ahead!”. Nearly 40 years ago, both squads...