I-81 interchange work completed in major step toward Syracuse highway overhaul
New York transportation officials announced Monday the completion of major reconfigured interchanges connecting Interstate 81 and Interstate 481 in Onondaga County, a key milestone in the multibillion-dollar effort to remove Syracuse’s elevated highway viaduct and replace it with a street-level network. New York State’
Alabama high school defensive back recruit details his decision to pick Syracuse
While Opelika defensive back Jamel Griffin will be going over 1,000 miles away from home for college, he said he’ll feel right at home there. The Opelika senior announced his commitment to Syracuse last week. Even though Syracuse is far from Opelika, Griffin said that when he took a...
Syracuse parolee admits stabbing man in North Side killing, police say
Syracuse, N.Y. ― A Syracuse man admitted to detectives he intentionally stabbed a man multiple times, police said in court documents. Anthony R. Moss, 34, is charged with fatally stabbing Robert C. Spears Jr., 25, inside a home at 905 Park St. on Wednesday night, Syracuse police said in a news release Friday.
Man responsible for daughter’s overdose death sentenced to prison
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Kenneth Brown will spend one-and-a-third to four years in prison for the criminally negligent homicide of his 1-year-old daughter, Kyra Brown. That is the sentence imposed on Brown on Monday, June 22, in accordance with a plea deal between prosecutors and Brown's defense. Brown stood looking...
Syracuse man admits to fatally shooting girlfriend, maintains it was an accident
Syracuse, N.Y. ― A Syracuse man pleaded guilty Thursday to fatally shooting his girlfriend in 2025. Anthony Price, 57, admitted he recklessly caused the death of Nicole Azzoto, 40, on July 17, 2025, inside a home at 103 Glass Terrace. He pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in exchange for...
Baldwinsville schools honor Ava Wood as mother accepts diploma at graduation
BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. — The mother of Ava Wood accepted her child's diploma at the Baldwinsville Central School District Graduation. Ava Wood died in 2023. At the time, she was a ninth-grade student at Durgee Junior High School. She was a part of the Baldwinsville Class of 2026. She played soccer and was a part of the sc
On the Lookout: Richard Snyder
MINOA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Have you seen this man? The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding 42-year-old Richard Snyder, who also goes by Dick Snyder or Michael Snyder. He is said to be a 5’9″, 155lb white male with blonde hair, blue eyes, and a medium build. Snyder is […]
SUNY Oswego alum who became ESPN’s longest-tenured ‘SportsCenter’ anchor set to retire
Syracuse, N.Y. —Linda Cohn, who has anchored more editions of SportsCenter than anyone in ESPN history, will be retiring on June 30. Cohn, a SUNY Oswego alum, will make her final appearances on ESPN’s signature program during the 6 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET editions of SportsCenter on Friday, June 26.
New York State DEC finalizes latest changes to deer hunting regulations
The New York State DEC has finalized several new changes to deer hunting regulations. “Deer populations are growing across much of New York and, in many areas, are increasing to levels that are detrimental to deer, their habitat, and the public,” Commissioner Amanda Lefton said. “These regulatory changes are...
New York State Police remind public of e-bike laws
The New York State Police are reminding the public to understand and follow New York State laws regarding e-bikes, e-scooters, and off-road electric motorcycles.
