Fire Department crediting fast response for limiting damage in Syracuse house fire
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Fire Department is crediting a fast response for limiting damage in a Syracuse house fire on Thursday, October 9. The fire broke out at 8:48 a.m. on Thursday at a home on West Beard Avenue. Crews from Station 8 on South Salina Street arrived...
A child dashes into traffic to save a stray dog in Syracuse. Then the...
Syracuse, N.Y. — Ki’Sean Robinson was playing outside with a stray puppy when the dog darted into the street. Wanting to save it, he ran after it. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and...
No More Stopping for School Busses?
New York is the only state in America to require a four way stop every time a school bus stops, but that may be changing.
Unemployed New Yorkers Get Benefit Boost
A majority of out-of-work New Yorkers will see their unemployment insurance benefit checks get bigger beginning Oct. 13, thanks to a planned boost that goes into effect this month. The maximum amount will increase from $504 to $869 per week, the state’s first rise in payouts since 2019. Among those who could benefit...
New York state police arrest 14 on impaired driving charges
COBLESKILL — State police arrested 14 people on impaired driving charges across multiple counties between Sept. 19 and Oct. 4. On Sept. 19 at about 2:24 p.m., State Police of Cobleskill responded to a one-car crash off State Route 7 in Cobleskill. The driver fled on foot but was...
Meet local employers who are currently hiring at the October 16 Community at Work...
A specialized job fair focused on accessibility and inclusion is coming to Syracuse this fall, offering adults with diverse abilities a chance to launch their careers. The Community at Work Job Fair, presented by CareerBridge IT Solutions, provides adults with physical and intellectual disabilities the opportunity to...
Trial Begins For 3 Ex-Corrections Officers Accused In Death Of Handcuffed Black Man
If convicted, the former officers could face life in prison. The murder trial of three former corrections officers charged in the deadly beating of inmate Robert Brooks started earlier this week. Mathew Galliher, Nicholas Kieffer, and David Kingsley face charges of murder and first-degree manslaughter. Body camera...
‘The Bachelor’ star brings LA-style social club to Syracuse with The Society
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. When Tammy Ly showed a spacious, commercial space in downtown Syracuse to one of her real estate clients, she noticed how often the tenants living above were ordering food. The venue didn’t work for her...
The old Syracuse Developmental Center will soon be a residential space, if approved
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — What was once the Syracuse Developmental Center will soon be turning into a residential space full of dozens of multi-income properties, if approved. The property was originally seized by the City of Syracuse in 2019. This was after owing hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes. In 2023, the City...
Syracuse CSD Superintendent could be paid $125K as consultant, some residents furious
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse City School District Superintendent Anthony Davis is set to retire at the end of October. However, his involvement with the district may continue. Public documents revealed that the district is considering hiring Davis as a consultant once he officially steps down from the position on Oct. 31.
