Police blotter: See 236 new arrests added (May 27, 2026)
The Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard police blotter of arrests from police agencies around Central New York was updated today. The arrests recorded happened between May 5 and 24. Those charged ranged from 18 to 74 years old. Serious crimes charged included attempted second-degree murder and assault. Other crimes charge
Puppies ‘chucked’ from truck in Nedrow rescued, getting the care they need to be...
A woman who says she saw nine puppies dumped out of a pick-up truck down the street from her home in Nedrow jumped into action to save them.
Mayor Sharon Owens appoints Monica Williams for Syracuse Housing Board seat
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens appointed Monica Williams to the Syracuse Housing Authority Board of Commissioners following the resignation of Vice Chair Christopher Montgomery. In a statement, Owens called Williams “an exceptionally qualified individual” and said her experience as Onondaga County’s Chief
Police take meth, cocaine from North Syracuse apartment
NORTH SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Police recovered crystal methamphetamine and cocaine in a drug bust in the Village of North Syracuse. The state police executed the search warrant at 458 South Main St. Apt. 4 on May 27 and recovered the following:. 20 grams of crystal...
Budget bill would exempt Micron from permit for backup diesel power
Language inserted into the state budget by the Hochul administration would waive state permitting requirement for backup diesel generators planned for Micron's megafab outside of Syracuse.
DA: Unsafe home led to fentanyl overdose; father charged in 11-year-old’s death
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Criminal charges have been filed against the father of an 11-year-old sixth grader who died from a fentanyl overdose in Syracuse. Jeremy DeGonzaque, 42, is charged with criminally negligent homicide and criminal contempt. His son, Ashton, was found dead on March 7, 2024. The Onondaga County...
The ‘16’ rule will force drivers to modify cars or face $2,500 fines
A NEW law is forcing drivers to modify their cars, and those who don’t will pay thousands in fines. Legislators are seeking to crack down on offenders who repeatedly violate a key road rule. New York State’s Stop Super Speeders bill is set to be signed into law today...
Country Singer-Songwriter Coming to New York State Fair
Brandy Clark will take the Chevy Court stage as part of Pride Day.
See Central NY schools ranked 1 to 183 based on 2025 NY state science...
A total of five schools in a six-county region of Central New York saw at least 80% of their students test proficient on New York state science tests during the 2024-2025 school year. The schools were Eagle Hill Middle School in Fayetteville-Manlius, Southern Cayuga Secondary, Skaneateles Middle School, Perry Junior...
New Scam Alert: AI mimics loved ones’ voices
A new scam call is circulating in which scammers use AI-generated voices to sound like a person in your life, in order to trick you into sending them money, and can be avoided by setting up a code word with your family and turning on spam call blocking on your phone.
