Cooling centers open in Syracuse for neighbors seeking relief from record-breaking heat
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Extreme, potentially record-breaking, heat has arrived in central New York and Syracuse plans to help neighbors combat the potential dangers it can bring by opening two cooling centers. On Tuesday, Mayor Sharon Owens joined various community leaders, health department officials, and the Onondaga County
Constantia woman accused of shooting man in the face
CONSTANTIA, N.Y. — The New York State Police charged a Constantia, N.Y. woman following a shooting. Lana J. Yager, 54, was charged with assault, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm in connection with the incident. All of the charges are felonies. On June 30,...
Byrne Dairy is ready to open its newest store in Onondaga County
Clay, N.Y. - The newest Byrne Dairy is set to open on Buckley Road in the town of Clay on Wednesday morning. The convenience store and gas station is located at 7190 Buckley Road, at Buckley Road and Dolshire Drive. That’s near North Medical Center, and about three miles away from another Byrne store at 4739 Buckley Ro
Victim of fatal crash on I-481 identified as Upstate Medical University student
DEWITT, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University identified the victim who died in a crash in DeWitt on June 29 as a student. The university identified her as Jaclyn Rittershaus. She was a student in the MD/PhD program and a member of the Norton College of Medicine and the College of Graduate Studies.
Auburn woman accused of illegally collecting $4.6K in SNAP benefits as sheriff’s office takes...
AUBURN, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A Cayuga County woman was arrested after allegedly taking over $4,000 in food benefits unlawfully, as a local police agency takes a more aggressive strategy to tackle welfare fraud. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that 32-year-old Ashley R. Armstead, of Auburn, was stoppe
Syracuse dedicates new public safety building to fallen police officer, firefighter
The city of Syracuse marked the opening of its new public safety headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. The building, which is located on West Fayette Street, is named after fallen Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen and fallen firefighter Ethan Cunningham. "It feels good just seeing his name up...
Reading League founder tackles literacy crisis affecting students (Syracuse Trailblazers)
Dr. Maria Murray founded The Reading League “out of pure frustration” with widespread reading failures in American schools. The Reading League, headquartered here in Syracuse, works to equip educators with the knowledge needed to effectively teach all students how to read. “Students aren’t learning enough about reading
Heat Index Over 100 Today, Isolated Strong Storm Risk
High heat and humidity take over in Central New York this week. Temperatures climb into the low 90s today, with the heat index approaching 100-105. An extreme heat warning remains in effect for the Mohawk Valley and Southern Valleys through Friday. A few thunderstorms are possible this afternoon. Any storms...
Great Northern Mall to be demolished soon as project moves forward, even after building...
The owner of the former Great Northern Mall announced that the demolition of the old mall will begin next week, despite a fire that broke out Tuesday evening, with major tenants like Upstate Medical University committed to building a medical campus on the site.
Free sunrise yoga returns to Clinton Square in Syracuse for July
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — People can start Wednesday mornings exercising outside surrounded by historic buildings in Syracuse. Sunrise Yoga is returning to Clinton Square for July. It is happening every Wednesday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. starting on July first and running through the end of the month. The...
