Syracuse NY

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Motorists should plan for overnight detours this week as bridge work tied to the I-81 Viaduct Project temporarily shuts down a stretch of I-481. The New York State Department of Transportation said I-481 southbound will be closed to traffic between Exit 1 (Brighton Avenue/Downtown Syracuse) and I-81 southbound in Syracuse, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. It...

Each June, the three day annual New York State Blues Festival brings blues artist from all over the world to Central New York. Perhaps the best part is, it's all free. Executive director of the New York State Blues Festival Eric McElveen joined the show to break down the event and preview the festival taking place in June.

Peak spring migration will take center stage along the shores of Onondaga Lake next month, as birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts are invited to explore newly restored habitat teeming with songbirds. The Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps will host a guided warbler walk on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to noon,...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Have you seen this man? The Syracuse Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding 45-year-old Kawon Felton. He is said to be a 5’11”, 170 lb Black male with black hair and brown eyes. His last known address is the Dickerson Street Rescue Mission; however, he has not […]

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Common Council approved a revision that hopefully clarifies how a business goes about applying for entertainment licenses on April 6. Businesses were mandated to apply for licenses for most events that could include large gatherings. The license would let city officials known when and where such events were being held.

NEW YORK (PIX11) — From concerns over Salmonella to car seat hazards, there has been no shortage of recalls affecting New York and New Jersey. Here are some of the most significant recalls in April. Click the links to learn more. Anxiety prescription: A widely prescribed medication for treating...

Syracuse, NY — At least seven Syracuse children have suffered lead poisoning at properties owned by a father and son, the state Attorney General’s Office said Monday. Harry Murphy and his son, Brian A. Murphy, have agreed to pay $35,000 to help children poisoned in their rentals, and $80,000 to complete lead-hazard inspections and repairs at their properties, the AG announced. If they fail...

New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a settlement with two Syracuse landlords who she says failed to tell tenants about lead-based paint in their properties. As part of the settlement agreement, father and son duo Brian and Harry Murphy will set up a tenant relief fund. They will...

Syracuse, N.Y. — A Syracuse man was arrested after state police seized fentanyl, crack cocaine and nearly $15,000 in cash during a month-long narcotics investigation, troopers said. Investigators with State Police and the Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team identified an apartment at 100 South Edwards Avenue as a...

Two Syracuse landlords accused by state officials of maintaining 23 properties in serious disrepair, leading to the lead poisoning of several children, will have to pay more than $100,000 in restitution to families and property remediation costs, according to the New York State Attorney General’s Office. State Attorney General...