‘We plan well in advance’: Syracuse police prepare for noise complaints, illegal fireworks during...
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Fourth of July weekend is just around the corner, and while most are prepping for cookouts and fireworks shows around the city, Syracuse Police Department officers are prepping in a different way. Syracuse Police Sgt. Tom Blake talked to NewsChannel 9 | LocalSYR.com on Thursday about how
Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens appoints two Deputy Commissioners across city departments
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens has announced the appointments of two women to act as Deputy Commissioners in their respective departments. Brianca Hill will serve as the next Deputy Commissioner of Business Development. She will work alongside Commissioner Michael Collins of Neighborhood and Business Deve
Cazenovia Copper Theft Shows Hidden Danger to Local Safety
Repeated cable thefts show how a quick scrap-metal payout can leave homes, businesses, and emergency systems vulnerable. Repeated Cazenovia copper theft incidents are more than property crimes. According to the Syracuse.com report provided, thieves cut down copper phone and internet lines in Cazenovia five times to res
Bill Simmons to leave Syracuse Housing Authority after yearlong turmoil
Syracuse Housing Authority Executive Director Bill Simmons agreed to retire a year before his contract with SHA is set to expire. Simmons’ last day with the housing authority will be July 10. The housing authority’s board voted to approve a mutual separation agreement with Simmons by a vote of...
Experts warn, extreme heat and cannabis can be a dangerous mix this Fourth of...
SYRACUSE, NY — As Central New Yorkers prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July with cookouts, fireworks and outdoor gatherings, health experts are warning that dangerous heat combined with cannabis use could increase the risk of dehydration and heat-related illness. The holiday weekend comes as Central New York experien
As summer school classes begin, so do the school zone enforcement cameras
As summer school courses return students back to the classrooms, so does it return traffic cameras to the school-zones. Beginning Monday, July 6 until August 24, the City of Syracuse will enforce traffic cameras from 7am-6pm wherever kids walk, bike, or get dropped off for summer school classes. Since the...
State police allege Oswego County woman shot man in face; victim in ‘critical but...
CONSTANTIA, N.Y. (WSYR) — An Oswego County woman was picked up on felony counts Tuesday night after allegedly shooting a man in the face, authorities said. At about 8:10 p.m., troopers were sent to 541 Salt Road in Constantia for a reported medical emergency, New York State Police Trooper Jennifer Jiron said in a state
Syracuse Sinkhole Raises Safety Concerns After Car Falls In
A roadway collapse near I-690 is a sharp reminder that aging infrastructure can become a public safety issue without warning. A Syracuse sinkhole that reportedly swallowed part of a car near an I-690 ramp has forced a ramp closure and renewed concerns about road safety in Central New York. According to the Syracuse.com
Coming next week: Apizza Alimentari to open in Fayetteville after nearly 2 years in...
Fayetteville, N.Y. — Nearly two years after the project was first announced, Apizza Alimentari is coming to Fayetteville next week. The Roman-inspired café, bakery, market and restaurant from Apizza Regionale owners Paul Messina and John Stage, along with celebrated baker Amy Chrisogonou, will open Wednesday, July 8, i
Lincoln Man Charged With Weapon Possession After Barricading Himself in Home for 2.5 Hours
LINCOLN, N.Y. -- A man allegedly pointed a handgun at someone during a dispute in the Town of Lincoln, then refused to leave his home for hours before being arrested. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home in the 3700 block of Cottons Road at about 6:33 p.m. on July 1 after a rep
