Man found dead after small fire in Camillus home, police say
Syracuse, N.Y. — A man was found dead inside a Camillus home after firefighters responded to a small fire Wednesday afternoon. Around 3:06 p.m., Fairmount firefighters were called to 197 Mason Drive in the town of Camillus for a house fire with heavy smoke coming from a front window and a report that someone was...
91-year-old Clay woman sues OCIDA to stop eviction from her lifelong home
The Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency is considering eminent domain against 91-year-old Azalia King, who has lived on land needed by Micron for nearly 60 years, but her family is suing to block the eviction.
McMahon justifies potential eviction of 91-year-old woman ahead of Micron construction
CLAY, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon said an offer has been made to a widowed 91-year-old woman that officials are seeking to evict from her home on Wednesday. Executive McMahon did not disclose the amount that was offered to Azalia King, who lives at 8700 Caughdenoy Rd....
‘A Band-Aid on a bullet hole’: Housing families in hotels is not a permanent...
New York state spent $172 million in 2024 housing families experiencing homelessness in hotels, data shows, and while it is necessary, but some would rather see that money go toward a more permanent housing solution. In Onondaga County, about 60 families are living in hotels and motels. The one emergency...
County officials, homeless advocates call on state to adjust temporary assistance rates
Local leaders and advocates for the homeless population say outdated temporary assistance rates make it difficult for struggling famlies to get back on their feet. Homeless families in New York receive temporary assistance based on what they call the “standard of need,” which factors in their county of residence,...
Federal court rules Syracuse officer did not use excessive force during fatal Father’s Day...
New York — A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that a Syracuse police officer did not use excessive force when she fired toward a group of people firing guns during a chaotic Father’s Day barbecue nearly a decade ago. A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals...
Man sentenced to prison for taking pictures up women’s skirts in Syracuse and assaulting...
Syracuse, N.Y. ― A man found guilty of taking photos up women’s skirts and assaulting a police officer trying to arrest him was sentenced to prison Wednesday. Thomas R. Crudo, 31, was sentenced to seven years in prison for assaulting the officer and two to four years in prison for each count of unlawful surveillance....
See inside immigration raid at Cato factory as agents bust into bathrooms, sort workers...
Agents kicked in doors and herded Latino workers into a hot break room, where they asked each person about their citizenship
City moves to close Syracuse auto business with history of DMV, city code violations
Syracuse, N.Y. – Syracuse city officials are moving to try to close an auto business that state and city officials say has a history of selling unsafe vehicles and violating city codes. The Common Council will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in City Hall on a...
‘Home for the Holidays’ Tree Lighting in Downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced plans for the Home for the Holidays annual Tree Lighting celebration. The event will take place on Friday, Nov. 28, at 6 p.m. in Clinton Square. Returning to host will be 95x’s Marty and Shannon. The celebration will begin with a performance by Sydney...
