Syracuse NY

Central New York will enjoy one more day of pleasant weather on Wednesday with temperatures in the mid 70s and low humidity before a frontal system brings showers and thunderstorms to the region Thursday morning. High pressure will keep conditions dry and comfortable through Wednesday, with overnight lows dropping into

Syracuse, N.Y. — A total of 18 schools in a six-county region of Central New York saw 90% or more of their students test proficient on English language arts Regents exams during the 2024-2025 school year, according to state data. The top two schools in the region were New...

VAN BUREN, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A lodge at Van Buren Park now bears the name of Corporal Kyle Schneider, a local Marine killed in Afghanistan. This honor comes as next week marks 15 years since his death. The naming recognizes Corporal Schneider’s service and his family’s efforts to keep...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Wescott community brought its concerns from the street to the mayor during a meet-and-greet Tuesday, June 23. Many had concerns about infrastructure and the streets. Jeanette Morales, owner of Las Delicias, is concerned about the parking situation with all of the businesses on Westcott St

Cayuga Heights, N.Y. - A Central New York man accused of fatally stabbing a 19-year-old woman near Cornell University has been indicted on manslaughter and murder charges, prosecutors said. Damian Stewart, 20, of Ithaca, was indicted by a grand jury on the charges last week, the Tompkins County District Attorney’s...

If Syracuse fans wanted proof that Gerry McNamara understands this program, they got another one this week. The Orange will face UConn in an exhibition game at Mohegan Sun this fall, marking the first meeting between the former Big East rivals in seven years. On the surface, it’s just an...

The McMahon administration is making an end run around the people of Onondaga County he is elected to represent (“County picks national contractor for building $1 billion Micron wastewater plant,” June 19, 2026). If it weren’t for the dogged reporting by Glenn Coin, county residents would be in the dark about Micron’s

NYC gets most of the food headlines, but New York State has plenty of meals worth chasing beyond the five boroughs. Upstate towns, river communities, college cities, mountain stops, and small downtowns are packed with casual places where the prices stay reasonable and the food still feels special. Think loaded...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A reported shooting on Wednesday night around 9 p.m. led to a large police presence in the area of Lincoln Avenue in Syracuse. The Syracuse Police Department released the following statement:. The Syracuse Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred shortly after 9 pm this...

(In First Look, we visit a new restaurant or bar in Central New York to give readers an idea of what to expect. If you know of a new place, email me at [email protected] or call/text me at 315-382-1984. If I take your suggestion, I just might buy you a meal.)