Ne-Yo and Akon to make a tour stop in Syracuse this summer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSR-TV) — 2000s icons Ne-Yo and Akon are jetting off on their new “Nights Like This” tour together, but not without a stop in Central New York. The two singers will be in Syracuse, at the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 8 p.m. Tickets to the […]
Winter weather advisory issued for Onondaga County; up to 6 inches of snow expected
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Onondaga County, warning residents to prepare for lake effect snow beginning Tuesday evening. The advisory takes effect at 7 p.m. on Tuesday and remains in place until 3 p.m. Wednesday. Snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches are expected...
SPCA employees protest, say animals neglected
DeWitt, N.Y. — About a dozen employees and volunteers at the Central New York SPCA protested in front of the animal shelter Monday, calling for a change in leadership. The protesters said the nonprofit’s board of directors has allowed for animals to be neglected and called on them to resign.
Police Officer Rescues Woman Living At Her Husband’s Grave In The Best Way
Steve Hartman and CBS Evening News bring you the story of a 55-year-old woman who was living at the only place she felt she owned, her husband’s grave. Rhea Holmes and her husband, Eddie, had their offer on a house in Syracuse, New York accepted. But one of the best days of their 26-year marriage was the worst, when...
Between Allentown And Syracuse Is Pennsylvania’s Underrated State Park With Waterfalls, Camping, And Trails
There is nothing more invigorating than a hike through the woods to a waterfall. Something about the rushing water cascading down the rocks with a canopy of trees overhead just soothes the soul. If you're looking for the perfect place to do that in the Northeast, there is a state park you need to visit right between...
Salt City Market was a risky experiment. 5 years later, can we call it...
It was a year into the Covid pandemic, on a corner of downtown Syracuse once described as an open-air drug market. Everyone wore masks. But the atmosphere was festive. It was Jan. 29, 2021. That was opening day for the Salt City Market on a former vacant lot at 484 S. Salina St.
This Small Town Is a Real-Life Wizard of Oz Village — Complete With a...
🟡 Chittenango, the birthplace of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz author L. Frank Baum fully embraces its legacy with a Yellow Brick Road, Oz-themed shops, and the charming All Things Oz Museum. 🎉 Every first weekend in June, the town hosts Oz-Stravaganza! — the world’s longest-running Wizard of Oz...
Residents react to Syracuse snow plowing as city works through major winter storm
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As a powerful winter storm blankets Central New York, many Syracuse residents say they’re noticing a difference in how the city is handling snow removal compared to past winters. Throughout this winter, the City of Syracuse Department of Public Works has faced criticism during some...
League of Women Voters looks for volunteers to help New Americans register to vote
Syracuse, N.Y. – The League of Women Voters local chapter is looking for more volunteers to help New Americans register to vote and learn about elections during naturalization ceremonies. Volunteers introduce themselves to upcoming U.S. citizens, help them register and provide a First Vote’s pamphlet about voting in...
Upstate Medical University looking for volunteers for biggest ever clinical trial
Upstate Medical University’s Global Health Institute is looking for volunteers for its biggest ever clinical trial, the results of which could help Pfizer develop a vaccine for one of the most common health care associated infections. C.diff is a contagious bacteria commonly found in a health care setting. It...
