New Law Would Force NY Bars to Put Lids on Drinks
Pretty soon, drinking out at a bar may be a very different experience in New York.
Proposed bill would prohibit cooperation with ICE by local law enforcement in New York...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — As protests continues in Buffalo and in cities across the country in the wake of the shooting that killed Renee Nicole Goode in Minneapolis, MN on Wednesday, many people are asking what happens next. "It could happen in Buffalo, I think is part of why we're...
New York hospitals are overwhelmed by flu cases as new strain proves serious
Flu cases are overwhelming hospitals around the country and particularly in New York. The Centers for Disease Control reported spikes in 32 states over the last week of December, and doctors expect the numbers will grow further as students return to classrooms sharing viral loads. In New York alone, 1085...
Syracuse parents face high childcare costs, long waitlists as daycares worry over funding freeze
Childcare providers in Syracuse are struggling to provide affordable care due to federal funding delays and potential fraud concerns, leaving parents on waitlists and potentially forcing some centers to close.
Syracuse School Board Member facing removal defends herself
SYRACUSE, N.Y — In her first public comments about the rare removal vote she faces from members of the Syracuse School Board, Commissioner Twiggy Billue on Friday evening spoke on the matter. Billue, who was recently elected to a new term on the board, stood in front of supporters...
New Syracuse Public Safety Building to open in March
The new Public Safety Building in Syracuse, NY is set to open in March, and will house the entire police department under one roof, with a gym and other amenities for officers to use.
Newsmakers: Syracuse police chief Cecil retires
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — As Syracuse Police Chief Joseph Cecil prepares to retire after four decades of dedicated service, he reflects on the profound changes within the city and the enduring challenges of police leadership. In a poignant farewell, Cecil and incoming Chief Mark Rustin discuss the evolving landscape...
Shots fired after neighbor dispute in Jordan
State police are investigating a shots fired incident Thursday night in the village of Jordan that stemmed from a dispute between neighbors. Troopers responded around 8:12 p.m. to Mechanic Street after reports of gunfire. No one was injured. Investigators said a verbal dispute between residents in upstairs and...
Driver who hit and killed pedestrian pleads guilty to fleeing a fatal crash
Syracuse, N.Y. ― A Syracuse man admitted to fleeing a crash that killed a 64-year-old woman near downtown Syracuse. Marquise Williams, 47, pleaded guilty Thursday to leaving the scene of a fatal accident without reporting it in exchange for a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 6 years in prison.
Woman sentenced to prison after buying over 50 guns later trafficked to Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. ― A woman who purchased more than 50 guns in Georgia that were later trafficked to the Syracuse area was sentenced to prison Thursday. Raeneisha Evans, 33, was one of three people charged with operating a conspiracy to traffic 52 guns over the course of a few months in 2021.
