‘This is a hard time:’ Syracuse church hands out meals, bags of Thanksgiving food...
Syracuse, N.Y. - Dozens of Syracuse families and individuals stopped by the Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church in downtown Syracuse Saturday morning for the church’s annual Community Care Day. While in past years people could stop by for a free breakfast, this year they had the opportunity get...
Community Rallies as Syracuse Soapworks Faces Closure Amid Controversy
In recent developments, Syracuse Soapworks, a beloved local business, is in the process of liquidating its stock following an unfortunate incident involving its owner, Jeremy. Thanks to the support of the community, Jeremy was able to safely leave the country. The store remains open on Thursdays, Fridays, and...
Central New Yorkers hunt for Thanksgiving deals as prices rise
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSTM) — Have you started shopping for Thanksgiving yet? With the holiday less than a week away, Central New Yorkers are feeling the pressure, and many are getting strategic as grocery prices climb. The retail cost of a turkey is up 25% according to Purdue University, and several supermarket staples...
First look inside Syracuse’s new Ikea: What shoppers can expect
After visiting the new IKEA at Destiny USA, a colleague reported back with her impressions and best advice.
Public backs Azalia King in eviction dispute in Clay, intended to make room for...
91-year-old Azalia King is facing eviction from her home in Onondaga County despite being promised life rights to the property, leading to public protests and accusations of cruelty and elderly abuse against the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency.
Urgent Search for Missing Woman Last Seen on West Seneca Turnpike
The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office in Syracuse, N.Y., is currently investigating a missing person case and is seeking public assistance in locating 43-year-old Jacqueline Chiodo. Chiodo was last seen on Tuesday, November 18, around 1:00 PM. She had been discharged from Upstate Community Hospital and was scheduled...
Vacant City Hall Commons in Downtown Syracuse could be converted to housing
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The vacant City Hall Commons in Syracuse could be getting a new lease on life. The seven story tall building in Hanover Square at the intersection of East Genesee Street and East Washington Street is being eyed by a Syracuse Architecture Firm to be converted into 39 proposed mixed-use units.
Central NY hunters shoot some big bucks
It was blowing rain and getting dark in Otisco when R.J. Shaver, of Apulia Station, gave a few bleats on his doe call. With a great crashing sound, a big 8-pointer burst through the thick brush about 50 yards away. He put on quite a show, grunting, scraping, and shreddding a tree with his antlers.
Embracing the chaos: Family officially adds eighth child at Adoption Day
The Rezsnyak family, consisting of two parents and eight children, recently welcomed their youngest son, Benny, into the family through adoption at Onondaga County's National Adoption Day.
Body cam shows ICE agents storm Cato factory
Federal agents raided a Cayuga County factory in September and were caught on body cam forcefully entering restrooms and detaining workers by immigration status, according to Spectrum News. The footage shows ICE agents sorting employees inside Nutrition Bar Confectioners in Cato—despite having warrants for records,...

















