On the Lookout: Nahquaz Johnson, considered armed and dangerous
The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office is searching for 25-year-old Nahquaz Johnson, who has an active warrant for the criminal possession of a weapon and is considered armed and dangerous.
Battle of the Wings returns with heat, meat and waterfront eats this weekend
Syracuse, N.Y. — Stretch those stomach muscles and grab extra napkins. One of Central New York’s messiest and tastiest weekends is coming up. The seventh annual Battle of the Wings returns to Syracuse’s Inner Harbor on Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, bringing together 16 restaurants and food vendors for two days
A millionaire from Syracuse’s South Side aims to revive the community center he once...
Syracuse, N.Y. — A long-shuttered South Side community center that once anchored youth sports, family services and neighborhood gatherings is set for a comeback, as a newly formed nonprofit begins redevelopment of the former Bishop Foery Center and surrounding properties. The South Side Community Growth Foundation has
Man arrested on protection order violation in Auburn
AUBURN, NY — Police arrested a man accused of violating an order of protection at a gas station. An Auburn Police officer was conducting a follow-up investigation at the Speedway gas station at 68 North Street on May 4 when she observed Shautee Brown enter the store and speak with an employee at the cash register.
Central NY woman to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ Tonight
A Central New York woman will appear on “Jeopardy!” tonight. Laurel Gilmer, described as a music events director from Ithaca, will compete on the long-running game show’s episode airing Tuesday, May 12. She’ll face reigning four-day champion Tristan Williams, a data scientist from Nebraska, and fellow challenger Will T
Three Arrested Following Child Endangerment Investigation at SUNY Cortland Child Care Center
A Truxton woman is facing multiple child endangerment charges following an ongoing investigation into incidents at the SUNY Cortland Child Care Center. University Police announced the arrest of 50-year-old Aimee Wyatt in connection with several alleged incidents involving children at the facility. Wyatt was initially a
Business listings: See 50 new businesses in Central NY (May 12, 2026)
County Clerk offices in Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland, and Madison counties registered 50 new businesses during the week of May 4 through 8. The new businesses filed included a new bookshop, entertainment services, contractors, and food services. No businesses filed to close in any of the four counties last week. Onondaga
Woman shot in Solvay, sheriff’s office has one in custody
SOLVAY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — One woman is in stable condition after being shot in the leg in Solvay, according to the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office. The scene, at the 200 block of Lionel Avenue — not far from Milton Avenue and Route 5 — can be seen with crime tape up. Police have been there […]
World-famous chef praises Syracuse restaurant Noble Cellar: ‘Absolutely amazing’
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse’s graduation weekend brought thousands of proud parents and families to town. One of them just happened to be one of the most respected chefs in the world. Chef Eric Ripert, the internationally acclaimed restaurateur behind Manhattan seafood institution Le Bernardin, dined at Noble Cellar...
Police departments across N.Y. struggle to fill ranks as recruitment troubles deepen
Two officers were shot and wounded and a third was injured during a standoff in Syracuse over the weekend, an incident that brought renewed attention to the dangers of law enforcement and the persistent challenges police departments face in recruiting and retaining officers. More than 70% of law enforcement agencies...

















