Syracuse NY

MARIETTA, NY – Found along the waterfront of Otisco Lake, the 1.45-acre property at 2334 State Route 174, near Marietta, has called out to both local architects Lorrie and John Anson and the family of Ellen and John Powers over the past 25 years. The Ansons were given a...

The greater Syracuse area is a car-centric region, it’s true. But it’s not the only way to get around, particularly in the city. If you don’t have access to a car, don’t drive, or are evaluating the environmental impact of car travel, what are the alternatives?

(We all have our go-to order. This series is about shaking that up. Each week, I’ll spotlight one sandwich at a Central New York restaurant worth trying — and explain why it ended up on my plate. Got a suggestion? Text me at 315-382-1984. Don’t be surprised if I ask you to join me.)

The Syracuse City Auditor is releasing his annual report. Alexander Marion said in the past year, his office issued three audits: “Working for a Living Wage,” “Verifying Vouchers,” and “Service on the Sidewalk.” They analyzed the city’s living wage ordinance, Syracuse’s payment processing, and whether businesses using sidewalks are getting the proper permits.

SENECA COUNTY — A Liverpool man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he damaged a vehicle and had unwanted physical contact with another person during an incident earlier this month. Investigators arrested 52-year-old Daniel Scharett on April 8, charging him with third-degree criminal mischief, second-degree harassment, and second-degree...

SYRACUSE, NY — Two people were arrested April 7, 2026, after a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle in a store parking lot. Members of the Troop D Community Stabilization Unit received a tip at approximately 3:58 p.m. that a stolen vehicle had entered the Lowe’s parking lot at 131 Simon Drive.

CICERO, N.Y. — The Town of Cicero has declared a local state of emergency that bans all non-essential traffic on Beach Road, due to the continued flooding and high water levels from Oneida Lake, until Monday April 13. Residents who live along Beach Road and emergency vehicles are exempt...

Syracuse, N.Y. — A man fatally shot on a street on Syracuse’s South Side on Wednesday afternoon was the father of a teen who died in a shooting two years ago. The victim of this week’s shooting was Deron L. McGee, 39, of Syracuse, according to Kieran Coffey, a spokesperson for Syracuse police.

MANLIUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A man was arrested after he led police on a chase through multiple towns and counties Thursday afternoon. The Manlius Police Department told NewsChannel 9 | LocalSYR.com that the incident started when officers were holding a cell phone and distracted driving detail in front of the Fayetteville Fire Department’s station on […]

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A fire tore through a two-family home on Syracuse’s south side Thursday morning, fire officials said. At around 10:43 a.m., fire crews were called to the 100 block of Bennington Dr., where they found heavy flames and smoke in the rear of the 2½-story home. A statement from the Syracuse Fire […]