Syracuse man, acquitted of Facebook-fueled murder, still faces long prison sentence
Syracuse, NY -- A Syracuse man who killed a Facebook adversary was acquitted of murder by a jury Friday, but found guilty of attempted murder for shooting at the victim minutes before the slaying. Melchizedek Pearson, 23, faces up to 25 years in prison for shooting at Khadeem Conley, 26,...
‘Extreme heat watch’ issued in Upstate NY; it could feel like 105 degrees
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The National Weather Service has issued a rare heat watch for Onondaga and six other Upstate New York counties for Sunday through Wednesday. The potentially record-breaking combination of high temperatures and sweltering humidity could make the air temperature feel like 105 degrees, the National...
Famous Pizza and Wings Restaurant Closing after Almost 50 Years in Upstate New York
New York's restaurant scene is shrinking once again. This time, the state is losing a family-owned establishment that's been around for generations. In a few weeks, a longtime favorite known for red hot wings and sizzling pizzas is permanently closing after a near 50-year run. It will soon join an...
What to Do When Your Apartment Is Too Hot
There is no legal right to be cool in New York City as there is with heat in the winter. Still, you can push your landlord to fix your AC — or find a public cooling center. The post What to Do When Your Apartment Is Too Hot appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News .
New York schools announcing schedule changes due to extreme heat
Schools in Western and Central New York have started changing class schedules due to the hot weather predicted to arrive in upstate New York early next week. Gov. Kathy Hochul warned the heat index is expected to soar past 100 degrees on Monday and Tuesday and into the 90s on Wednesday across upstate.
Cohoes Police arrest Syracuse man during search warrant on Columbia Street Wednesday
Cohoes Police say a Syracuse man was taken into custody during execution of a search warrant on Columbia Street Wednesday.
Former Cicero employee files human rights complaint against Town Supervisor
Former Cicero Town secretary Natalie VanEpps filed a human rights complaint against Town Supervisor Michael Aregano, alleging unlawful discrimination, retaliation, and a hostile work environment, which Aregano denies and claims is a politically motivated attack.
Syracuse man runs red light, kills motorcycle passenger
SALINA — A Syracuse woman died from injuries sustained in a May 30 vehicle collision after a pickup truck driver ran a red light and struck her motorcycle. Rebecca Woodcock, 23, died June 14 at Upstate Hospital from injuries sustained in the crash. State Police responded to the collision...
This STD is nearly 30 times worse in Onondaga County than it was 20...
Syracuse, NY -- There are nearly 30 times more cases of syphilis in Onondaga County than there were 20 years ago, according to county data. The age-old sexually transmitted disease seemed on the brink of eradication nationwide in the late 1990s. But it has crept up since then, with an explosion following the Covid-19...
Very Dangerous Phone Numbers You Should Block Now In New York
You probably get many scam calls or texts each day. Top officials say these are the most dangerous phone numbers that are trying to scam you. Probably multiple times a day, my phone rings and my phone says the call is likely a "scam" call. Scam texts are also often sent.
