Police blotter: See new arrests that include manslaughter, weapon charges
The syracuse.com | The Post-Standard police blotter of arrests from police agencies around Central New York was updated today. The 295 arrests added this week occurred between July 13 and August 16, with one from June. Those charged in the new arrests were from 17 to 68 years old. One...
Centro route change forces Brighton Towers residents to dodge traffic (Your Letters)
While there has been much attention on the tragic deaths of the international students crossing a street near Syracuse University, little attention has been given to the incredibly dangerous situation Centro has created for pedestrians at Brighton Towers. For at least 20 years, Centro buses have pulled into Brighton...
Golisano will have 3 children’s hospitals across New York with his name
Buffalo N.Y. - A children’s hospital in Buffalo is the next to be named after Tom Golisano, the billionaire who also has donated millions of dollars to Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. The John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital and Kaleida Health announced this week that Golisano is donating $50...
How 2 Central NY police officers saved 2 people from a massive fire: ‘Is...
One with a wheelchair, one with a walker. Someone had to go in and save them.
Gov. Hochul helps kick-off New York State Fair in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WNYT) – Gov. Kathy Hochul kicked off the New York State Fair in Syracuse on Wednesday. Hochul highlighted several new facilities and exhibits. The fair offers a new sheep and wool center, horse stables, along with plans for a new milk bar. Hochul highlighted the importance of keeping the fair going...
Syracuse Police find success in new strategy: engaging with the community
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Syracuse Police have been employing a new community policing strategy to address crime in high-risk neighborhoods. The approach, known as the Koper Curve method, involves officers getting out of their patrol cars to engage directly with residents. The method, developed by criminologist...
Puerto Rico man sentenced for Syracuse cocaine scheme
SYRACUSE, N.Y (WSYR-TV) — 44-year-old Alex Calcano-Carrasquillo, of Puerto Rico, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a cocaine distribution conspiracy that involved mailing drugs from Puerto Rico to Syracuse, New York. Calcano-Carrasquillo admitted to conspiring with others to distribute over five...
7 must-try hidden gems at NYS Fair that even the regulars don’t know about
Geddes, N.Y. — Every August, more than hundreds of thousands of people swarm the New York State Fairgrounds with a game plan: hit the classics, try the new fried thing and maybe grab a beer along the way. But tucked between the sausage stands and wine slushie huts are...
New York State to put $3.3 million toward paid jobs for CNY at-risk youth
ALBANY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The state government is giving $40.6 million to a program that provides year-round jobs and training to youth in parts of Upstate New York afflicted with gun violence. Launched last year, the Youth Employment Program expands upon a similar program for summer jobs by offering year-round jobs....
Jonas Brothers honor Syracuse fan whose dad died of cancer (concert review, setlist)
Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas performed at the Empower FCU Amphitheater on Tuesday.
