Syracuse Police Target Illegal Street Vehicles
The Syracuse Police Department is intensifying efforts to curb the use of illegal vehicles, such as dirt bikes, ATVs, and four-wheelers, on city streets. This crackdown comes after a rise in incidents involving these vehicles, which have been turning downtown intersections into makeshift playgrounds. According to...
Man who died in Cicero house fire identified; no smoke detectors inside home, firefighters...
Cicero, N.Y. — A man who died in a Cicero house fire last week has been identified, deputies said. The man who died was Raymond Brand, 68, according to Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Thomas Newton. Brand was pronounced dead inside his home at 5701 Caughdenoy Road last...
Your Stories Q&A: Crumbl Cookies to open third CNY store, this time in Fairmount
Construction is underway at the Fairmount Fair shopping plaza, off West Genesee Street. It sits right on the Geddes/Camillus border.
Truck driver suffers broken back in Central NY crash, airlifted to Syracuse
Fleming, N.Y. - A truck driver suffered a broken back and other injuries Monday when his truck crashed into a ditch, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. The 64-year-old driver from Jefferson County was airlifted by Mercy Flight to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, deputies said. Around 11:14...
Lil Jon reminds fans at Chevy Court no one’s ‘too old to party’
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Rain and strong winds midway through the Lil Jon concert didn’t dampen the energy in the air last night. The rapper said it best: “One thing you gotta know, there’s no sitting down in a Lil Jon concert.”
Man takes plea deal for fatal crash outside Syracuse bar
Syracuse, N.Y. — A Syracuse man pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a fatal crash outside a bar just months after retracting a plea to the same crime in June. John Adamy, 49, pleaded guilty Tuesday to leaving the scene of a fatal accident without reporting and failure to use due care.
Woman testifies against ex-girlfriend in gun trafficking case, paints her as the mastermind
Syracuse, N.Y. — An Onondaga County jury will decide whether a woman’s testimony painting her ex-girlfriend as the kingpin of a gun trafficking operation is believable. The testimony sheds more light on how 52 guns from Georgia ended up in Syracuse. At least four of the guns have...
Syracuse University Chancellor to step down after over a decade
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud has announced that he will step down in June 2026 after 12 years of service, during which he launched innovative academic programs, hired hundreds of new faculty, and advanced research addressing the world's biggest challenges.
‘Veep,’ ‘Arrested Development’ star spotted at Syracuse restaurant
An Emmy Award-winning actor has been spotted in Syracuse. Tony Hale, best known for his roles in “Veep” and “Arrested Development,” visited Pastabilities on Monday, according to a photo posted by the Armory Square restaurant. The actor smiled big as he took a selfie with the staff.
Candidates speak on ‘slave owner’ comment made by fellow candidate, fired city employee
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In a press conference on the steps of Syracuse City Hall, Tim Rudd outlined his nine-point campaign plan. CNY Central asked him about some comments he made regarding Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens in January. In a recording, he said, "The slave owner uses the mother to break the children and control...