One of Salt City Market’s original chefs is launching take-out series serving foods from...
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The owner of Mamma Hai is launching a new take-out series Friday that will offer a rotating menu of dishes made by home cooks from Africa and Asia. Ngoc Huynh said she hopes the collaboration, which will include Vietnamese, Syrian, Somali, Iranian, and Burmese dishes, can introduce the Syracuse commun
Two-vehicle crash in Salina leaves one dead
SALINA, NY — A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Oswego Road and Liverpool Bypass Road has left one person dead. State Police responded to the intersection at approximately 1:25 p.m. on September 3, 2026, for a reported personal injury accident. A preliminary investigation determined that a 2015 Lexus...
Former Onondaga County worker twice snuck drug-soaked papers into jail, indictment says
Syracuse, N.Y. ― A former Onondaga County human rights specialist faces new charges over allegations he twice brought drug-soaked legal papers to the Onondaga County Justice Center jail. Anthony Heard, 33, is accused of bringing the drug-soaked paperwork into the jail and selling the material to Jakim Grimes, an...
Central New York health officials warn measles cases are confirmed in three counties
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Measles cases are rising across the country and public health officials in Central New York are warning the highly contagious virus could soon spread into more populated areas, including Onondaga County. The region is already seeing confirmed cases in Cayuga, Cortland and Madison counties. Measles was.
Fran Brown provides injury update on Calvin Russell: ‘We’ll find out if he plays’
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse coach Fran Brown said freshman wide receiver Calvin Russell III practiced Thursday and will undergo further evaluation on Friday as he gets closer to a return from an Achilles injury. Brown said Thursday night after practice that Friday’s test could help determine whether Russell plays...
Salt City Activity Fair debuts in Syracuse to combat adult loneliness
Syracuse, N.Y. — State Sen. Rachel May, D-Syracuse, will host the first Salt City Activity Fair on Sunday, Sept. 20, aimed at helping adults meet people and find new hobbies. The fair will take place at Harvey’s Garden and bring together local businesses, clubs and volunteer groups for attendees...
The Famous Budweiser Clydesdale Horses Are Headed To CNY
One of the greatest sights to see are the famed Budweiser Clydesdale horses. A chance to see them is about to happen in Central New York this month. New York State's largest brewery is the Anheuser-Busch Baldwinsville Brewery located on Brundage Road, outside the village of Baldwinsville. The Budweiser Clydesdales...
Onondaga County chief elected to statewide board representing volunteer firefighters
Cicero, N.Y. — A longtime Cicero firefighter has been elected to the board of directors of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York. Jon Barrett, a 30-year member of the Cicero Fire Department, was elected during FASNY’s 154th annual convention in August, the organization announced Thursday.
Syracuse Sandwiches: I skipped this bar’s famous chicken tenders for this
(We all have our go-to order. This series is about shaking that up. Each week, I spotlight one sandwich at a Central New York restaurant worth trying and explain why it ended up on my plate. Got a suggestion? Text me at 315-382-1984. Don’t be surprised if I ask you to join me.)
Two teens admit they fatally shot man near Syracuse apartment complex
Syracuse, N.Y. ― Two teens admitted Thursday to working together to kill a Syracuse man on the city’s East Side. Alijah Barroso, 17, and Noelle Cummings, 18, shot Juan J. Rodriguez Jr., 22, in the head on June 8, 2025. They pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. They were...
