Syracuse NY

Lynyrd Skynyrd, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band, will perform at the Great New York State Fair on August 28, as part of their 50th anniversary tour.

Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse Police Chief Joseph Cecile on Tuesday praised the actions of police officers who exchanged gunfire last month with a man who fired a gun in an apartment building. In the encounter, an officer fatally shot the man when he fired at police, authorities said. The...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Blaming the impounding of federal funding by the Office of Management and Budget, PEACE Inc. of Syracuse told Syracuse City Schools and senior volunteers its Foster Grandparent program is ending immediately. $465,000 in allocated money is stuck. The agency says it has been "impounded" by the Federal...

Syracuse is on a roll. Redevelopment and historic restoration projects are breathing new life into a downtown that was long moribund. The population of the Upstate New York city grew in the last census for the first time in 70 years. Bond ratings are up. And just outside city limits, a $100 billion semiconductor...

Summer is officially here, and for many working parents across Central New York, the question comes up fast: “Can I legally leave my child home alone?”. Whether you’re navigating a tight summer schedule, a last-minute sitter cancellation, or just wondering if your kid is ready for some independence, there’s one thing...

Allen is accused of signing referral checks that were intended to go to customers of the dealership and signing the checks over to himself.

Massachusetts has been known to have some strange laws, which we have covered in the past. Before we get to today's topic, we have included some of those laws in case you missed them the first time we provided the list. 31 Strange Massachusetts Laws. Those are some pretty strange...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Coffee enthusiasts and pastry lovers have a new spot to indulge their cravings in downtown Syracuse. The Milano Bean Café has just opened its doors, offering a delightful array of freshly brewed coffee and baked goods. The café promises to be a haven for those...

Fireworks shows are planned across Central New York to mark Independence Day. Many will be held on Friday, July 4th, but others are held earlier or later. The shows began last week in Phoenix on June 27 and in Camillus on June 28. Fireworks shows. Did we miss one? Let...

Syracuse, N.Y. — A Syracuse man admitted Monday he assaulted a man during a brutal kidnapping in 2023 after he originally exaggerated mental deficiencies to try to avoid trial. Rahim Williams, 36, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault in exchange for seven years in prison. If you purchase a product...