Canine Stars shine at the State Fair
(WSYR-TV) — When we are in the studio Fridays mean we get to meet an adoptable pet. While there are no adoptable pets with us at the Great New York State Fair we were able to meet some very talented rescue dogs. Ethan Wilhelm and Whitney McNatt of Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show joined Bridge […]
Hochul accused of steering $9B home care contract
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office is under scrutiny for allegedly favoring a company in a $9 billion Medicaid contract, according to Spectrum News 1. State Sen. James Skoufis released budget drafts that name Public Partnerships LLC as the preferred vendor for the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), weeks...
Syracuse woman dies in head-on crash in Camillus
CAMILLUS — State Police responded to a report of a serious motor vehicle crash on West Genesee Street Aug. 20 at approximately 11:10 a.m. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2025 Chevrolet Trax, operated by Darlene A. Cushman, age 74, of Syracuse, was traveling eastbound when it crossed the center line and...
NY State Fair attendance tops 75,000 on Day 3 for Pride celebration and more
Geddes, N.Y. — More than 75,000 people came to the New York State Fair on Friday, a day that celebrated Pride and welcomed new U.S. citizens. Attendance on Friday was 75,726, according to fair officials. That’s higher than last year’s third-day crowd of 64,791, and it came on a day packed with ceremonies, parades and...
Missing Girl Found In Upstate New York, Homeless Man Arrested
A missing teen’s disappearance led police on a chilling trail that ended in the Hudson Valley. The arrest only raises more questions.
Hochul Unveils $52.6M Broadband Boost to Connect Thousands of New Yorkers
Summary: Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $52.6 million in new broadband funding to expand internet access for more than 24,000 households, businesses, and community sites across 28 New York counties. The plan will add 234 miles of fiber and 46 wireless hubs, with a major focus on affordable housing and underserved rural...
New Blood Pressure Rules Can Save Millions Of New Yorkers
Doctors just released new blood pressure guidelines that will impact millions of New Yorkers. Here’s what’s changing and why it matters.
“Queen Of New York” Gruesomely Murdered In Hudson Valley
A celeb from the Hudson Valley was found murdered in her car.
‘Treat people with kindness,’ sanitation employee speaks on working at State Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — Sanitation employees are working around the clock at The Great New York State Fair to make sure it remains a safe and clean area for everyone enjoying it. There are three shifts at the fair. The first is the morning shift from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The second shift is from 4 to 11 p.m. And then there's an...
NYS DOT restricts temporary lane closures during fair
Construction is being reduced as the Department of Transportation focuses on mitigating traffic jams around the New York State Fair. Nearly 900,000 visitors from across the state are expected to travel to the fair outside Syracuse. Central New York Commuters have been dealing with I-81-related construction delays on...