Syracuse NY

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR) — With temperatures in the 90s, Syracuse residents are finding ways to beat the heat with sweet treats and free, outdoor activities. Aya McCorkale, a Syracuse resident, decided to celebrate her summer birthday at Gannon’s Isle Ice Cream with her family. “Syracuse is usually always hot around...

Syracuse-area motorists are paying about 14 cents more per gallon for gas than they were a week ago. AAA reports a 13-cent increase, while GasBuddy puts the jump at 15 cents. The average price for regular gas now sits at $3.17, though some stations are still offering prices below $3.

“As a state legislator who served during Andrew Cuomo’s governorship and witnessed its collapse up close, I know firsthand that sending Cuomo to City Hall will not solve New York City’s challenges. It will make them worse.”. As a state legislator who served during Andrew Cuomo’s governorship and...

She's been recognized as a trailblazer in forensics by the National Organization of Women, and she was the first female chief medical examiner of Onondaga County. Now, she's written a book looking back on her career, exploring the connection between her professional and personal life, sharing the stories of real...

Bass Pro Shops is opening soon in Clifton Park, with a brand-new 70,000-square-foot store expected later this summer. The outdoor retailer will serve the greater Albany and Adirondacks region, offering a range of gear and services for all types of outdoor adventures. This will be the fourth Bass Pro Shops...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Police Chief Joseph Cecile addressed the temporary fencing installed at the Rescue Mission, a measure aimed at protecting vulnerable individuals from being targeted by criminals. CONTINUING COVERAGE | Fence outside Syracuse Rescue Mission sparks major concerns from homeless community. Chief...

The Syracuse City School District will dismiss students early on Monday (June 23), Tuesday (June 24), and Wednesday (June 25) due to an expected heat wave. Elementary, middle, and pre-K schools will release students at staggered times—10 a.m., 11 a.m., or noon—based on their regular start times. Once students leave,...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Four Syracuse firefighters have been treated for heat-related injuries following two separate house fires less than an hour apart on Monday morning. The Syracuse Fire Department said one of the fires was on the city’s South Side and the other on the North Side. The first fire the Syracuse...

Three people, including two children, were killed by severe storms in New York on Sunday as a State of Emergency has been declared as the region is now set to bake in dangerous heat

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced Monday that the city will open cooling centers for extended hours at two of the city's community centers as excessive heat will span across most of New York State for the early part of the week. Mayor Walsh said the Cecile...