Connecticut man facing possible prison time for fraudulently obtaining driver’s licenses for immigrants in...
BOSTON – A Connecticut man pleaded guilty to conspiring to fraudulently obtain driver’s licenses for ineligible applicants, primarily undocumented immigrants. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 28-yar-old Cesar Agusto Martin Reis of Waterbury admitted to one count of conspiracy to unlawfully...
Syracuse lawmakers discuss funding for Syracuse Housing Strategy
The Syracuse agency tasked with dealing with the city’s housing crisis is hoping to get funds into the hands of some homeowners by this fall. But lawmakers must first approve the funding, and are asking questions about the program. City councilors approved spending $2.5 million to help launch the...
We asked the 3 Democratic mayoral candidates your questions. Only 1 responded.
Editor’s note: After Central Current in May hosted a Democratic mayoral forum, it collected audience questions and edited the questions for length and clarity before sending the questions to the candidates. Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens was the only candidate to respond. Jordan Lally, campaign manager for candidate Pat...
The Funky Divas Of En Vogue coming to the NYS Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The group The Funky Divas is set to perform at the Great New York State Fair on August 31, at 6:00 p.m. on the Chevy Court stage. From the moment their hit debut single “Hold On” dropped in early 1990, the music scene had been forever changed. They yielded seven MTV […]
Syracuse city departments to cut services after lawmakers slash budget
Syracuse, N.Y. — Fewer cops in Downtown and Armory Square. Less money for road salt in a notoriously snowy city. A pool closed for two summer months. Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh outlined on Wednesday how city departments will scale down, or entirely cut, some services starting next month. If...
Gov. Hochul reviewing bill to discontinue free gas hookups for new homeowners
The New York State Assembly and Senate both passed the bill that would discontinue the "100-foot rule."
Elon Musk Suing New York Over Controversial New Law
Elon Musk just sued New York over a law he says could destroy things. Elon Musk is taking on New York State—and it’s not over taxes or traffic. It’s hate speech. The billionaire’s social media platform X, formerly Twitter, is suing New York over it's new law, the "Stop Hiding Hate Act."
New York students raise concerns over Earth Science Regents exam
LONG ISLAND - New York students are taking to social media to express their frustration over this year's Earth Science Regents exam – an exam that featured questions about toll payments instead of weather. ‘Am I supposed to know this?’. What we know:. Two eighth graders spoke to FOX...
New York State Facing Lawsuit Over SNAP Benefits
In the first quarter of 2025, there were more than 33,000 instances of stolen SNAP benefits in New York.
Popular Grocery Store Building Massive Facility in Upstate New York
The proposed $12 million building would create more than 100 new jobs in Upstate New York. One of New York's most popular grocery store chains has announced plans to build a new production facility in Rotterdam, New York. Price Chopper/Market 32 Expanding in New York. Price Chopper/Market 32 is moving...
