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SYRACUSE, New York (WWNY) - A man who tried to drive more than 200 pounds of marijuana from the Akwesasne Mohawk Reservation to New York City is going to federal prison. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Monday that Wenjian Zhuo, 32, a Chinese national and lawful permanent resident of the U.S., was sentenced to 27 months

The Oncenter announced a four-headliner show coming this October that will have ’90s hip-hop fans dancing in the aisles. Method Man, Redman, L.O.X. and Lloyd Banks will perform at Upstate Medical Arena at the Oncenter War Memorial on Saturday, Oct. 24. Presale tickets are available starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday with ge

Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Whether you’re a freshman celebrating your first day of college classes or a senior treasuring every memory before graduation, head to the Einhorn Family Walk to capture your first day of school. Snap a selfie and send them to

Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Ian McIntyre knows his rights. He didn’t witness the foul in the moment — how Gabriel Oksanen turned and swung his arm back while Reed Cash tugged his shirt, but he knows the foul isn’t indicative of Oksanen’s playstyle

The Friends of Clark Reservation will host a free stargazing event on September 16, 2026. The event features a chance to view the moon and Venus in their crescent phase, and possibly a peak at Neptune if conditions are right. The event runs from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at...

Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. The Great New York State Fair, beginning Aug. 26, will have new updated safety measures to keep attendees safe, syracuse.com reported, including an emergency alert system and additional vehicle policies. In 2024, the state fai

SENNETT, N.Y. — The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office charged an inmate for throwing urine at staff. The sheriff's office said on July 22, while David M. O'Brien, 53, of Baldwinsville, was incarcerated at the Cayuga County Jail, he became disruptive with staff. The office said he threw a cup of toilet water contaminated w

The New York State Fair opens on Wednesday, bringing the state’s biggest party to Syracuse. Expect big lineup of terrific free concerts, indulgent food, midway games, shopping and celebration of agriculture, all in one place. The rest of the city tends to quiet down while the fair roars on...

ELBRIDGE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office confirms it is investigating an officer-involved shooting at Rolling Hills Mobile Home Park off Route 5 in the Town of Elbridge. According to spokesperson Tom Newtown, a 911 call was made at 5:53 p.m. Sunday, for shots fired. When a deputy arrived about a

NORTH SYRACUSE N.Y — The former Rite Aid at Sweetheart Corner has a new tenant ahead of Halloween. Spirit Halloween is now open at 5380 West Taft Road, taking over the space formerly occupied by the pharmacy. The new store gives the longtime Sweetheart Corner location a decidedly different...