Man fatally shot in Syracuse lost his 15-year-old son in 2024 shooting
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.
Man arrested after leading authorities on multi-county chase, Manlius police say
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 […]
Fire tears through two-family home in Syracuse, leaves six displaced
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 […]
Dump truck crashes into Onondaga Lake after two-county chase by multiple police cars (video,...
At one point, the driver hit a police car. The chase started in Manlius, went briefly into Madison County and ended at the lake.
Skaneateles school leader named Southern Cayuga district superintendent
A Skaneateles principal is expected to be appointed as the new superintendent in the Southern Cayuga Central school district. John J. Lawrence, who is now principal at State Street Intermediate School in Skaneateles, will take the new position effective July 1. Lawrence has been principal at State Street, which houses...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in the City of Syracuse This Week
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Folks around Syracuse are giving away all kinds of free items — from furniture and pet gear to appliances and more. Here’s a roundup of what’s available right now.
Business listings: See 38 new businesses in Central NY (April 7, 2026)
County Clerk offices in Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland and Madison counties registered 38 new businesses during the week of March 29 through April 4. The new businesses filed included environmental installations, beauty services, contractors, and memorabilia stores, among others. One business filed to discontinue operating in Onondaga County. Two businesses in...
🐶 Playful Puppies and Gentle Dogs Ready for Adoption in Syracuse
Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Syracuse shelters have some wonderful dogs waiting for their forever homes — from cuddly puppies to calm adult companions. Here are a few sweet pups hoping to meet you soon!
School board tables budget proposal that would cut jobs (Good Morning CNY for April...
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 36. Low: 23. Colder with some snow showers. See the 5-day forecast. Liverpool school board tables budget proposal: Richard Chapman, the superintendent of the Liverpool Central School District, speaks at a board meeting on Monday. school board members voted Monday to table a proposed budget that would...
Syracuse, N.Y., Notifies Possible Police Data Breach Victims
(TNS) — A breach of Syracuse Police Department digital files discovered in early 2025 has cost city taxpayers $250,000 after more than a year of investigation. Thousands of people named in SPD records dating back several decades could be receiving letters stating their personal information — including Social Security numbers — may have been obtained in a data breach discovered in early 2025.
