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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Police Department on Tuesday released the name of a 51-year-old homicide victim who was shot and killed in the city. The police department identified the deceased as Willie Hill Jr., of Syracuse. Officers responded to the 1800 block of East Fayette Street on Aug....

Madison County Sheriffs have provided an update on the investigation into the murder-suicide in the Town of Madison.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The city auditor called for changes to how the council does its job, including more meetings on evenings and weekends. City Auditor Alex Marion published his recommendations in a “year in review” report of the 2025 Common Council. The report is the first to focus on the council’s operations.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A Syracuse family caring for their daughter, who has a rare genetic disorder, is asking city leaders for relief from a residency requirement. The requirement is preventing them from moving to a home better suited to their daughter's needs. 11-year-old Mia grew up healthy, with what...

Multiple counties in upstate New York have reported measles cases in the past week. A total of four unvaccinated residents in Tioga, Steuben and Otsego counties have been infected by the virus. Cases have also cropped up in Seneca, Madison and Allegheny Counties. Measles is one of the most contagious...

Country music megastar, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist Dolly Parton died today. Remembered as the “Queen of Country Music,” Parton had 25 number one country songs, many of which she self-wrote, won numerous awards for her music and acting and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.

CICERO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A driver in the town of Cicero died in a rollover crash Tuesday evening, Aug. 25, Cicero Police Chief Steve Rotunno confirmed to NewsChannel 9 | LocalSYR. Just before 6 p.m., officers were called to 6550 Island Rd., near Ferguson Road, following reports of a car crash. A statement from the […]

Baldwinsville, N.Y. -- After nearly 100 years in operation, Maurer Funeral Home has closed its doors. The funeral home closed both its locations in Liverpool and Baldwinsville as of Monday, said business manager Deborah Klamm. Klamm said the funeral homes are not taking any new customers. But she said Maurer...

This feature is coordinated by The Post-Standard, Syracuse.com and InterFaith Works of CNY. Follow this theme and author posted Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. I still remember the first time I met you. Eighteen years ago, a group of grandmas from Women Transcending Boundaries were volunteering with Center for New Americ

MADISON CO., N.Y. — Two Madison County town halls were packed Monday night as neighbors weighed in on a proposed 20-year tax agreement for the Hoffman Falls Wind project. The 18-turbine project has already received state approval to move forward across the towns of Fenner, Nelson, Eaton and Smithfield. The debate now i