NY drivers could face charges for snow-covered cars
Despite there not being a specific law in New York State about cleaning snow off cars, drivers could still get fines, points on their license, and more. Drivers could get misdemeanors for reckless driving if their car isn't fully cleared off. According to the New York Vehicle and Traffic law section 1212,
New York State Police Add ‘Muscle Car’ to Fleet
The New York State Police have announced they are adding a new vehicle to their fleet of patrol cars.
Syracuse police chief Cecile’s family reflects on his career ahead of retirement
For Syracuse Police Chief Joseph Cecile, the call to service became one that spanned four decades, from walking patrols to leading the entire department. Cecile began his career with the Syracuse Police Department in 1985. This month, as officials prepare to play the traditional police scanner retirement tones on...
Syracuse residents get 2 more notices about lead in drinking water. What’s the problem...
Syracuse, NY -- Syracuse has mailed out two notices in recent days alerting residents to more violations concerning lead in the city’s drinking water. There have been no more reports of elevated lead in water, officials say. Instead, federal environmental officials are faulting the city for moving too slowly in its...
Stabbing in Syracuse sends 43-year-old to hospital for injuries
A 43-year-old man was stabbed in Syracuse on Tuesday night and taken to Upstate University Hospital in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.
Man sentenced for his role in drug ring operating out of Parkside Commons apartments
Syracuse, N.Y. — The first of six men charged in connection with an alleged drug ring operating out of Parkside Commons apartment complex in Syracuse was sentenced Tuesday. Victor Medina-Parilla, 33, previously pleaded guilty to enterprise corruption, a state law similar to the federal Racketeer Influenced and...
New York Among America’s Most Dangerous States for Senior Drivers
If you’ve got an older loved one who still drives, you might want to pay attention because a new study shows New York isn’t the safest place for senior drivers right now.
Wegmans’ use of biometric data raises privacy concerns among shoppers
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Shoppers at Wegmans in New York City are being greeted by signs indicating that their biometric data, including facial recognition and other physical or behavioral characteristics, may be collected while they shop. The company states that this data is used solely for security purposes and complies...
New York State laws to affect employers in Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Albany, Ithaca and...
The expansion of the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, or ESSTA, that replaces the Temporary Schedule Change Law, will require employers in New York City to provide workers with 32 hours of unpaid safe/sick time, in addition to paid safe/sick time. Several new laws will be enacted in New...
Why Everyone In Central New York Is Building Cardboard Sleds
A cardboard sled race is coming to The Lanterns with races, raffles, music, and fun for all ages.

















