Storm damage reported in parts of CNY from severe thunderstorms Friday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Parts of Central New York experienced severe thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening just as we had in the forest over the past few days. While most locations did not see any storm damage, there were a few reports in some counties where trees were knocked over due to damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph
Shark bites swimmer at New York beach
JONES BEACH, N.Y. (PIX11) – A popular Long Island beach was temporarily shut down after a swimmer was bitten by a shark on Friday, according to officials from the New York State Office of Parks. The swimmer of unknown age was bitten on the right foot around 12 p.m. ET at Field 6 of Jones […]
Happy Independence Day, heatwave abates starting Sunday, severe storms flash flood risks lie ahead
Pennsylvania, New York & New Jersey Heat Begins To Abate. Severe Weather Risk Heavy Rain & Flash Flood Risks Rise Monday & Tuesday. Happy Independence Day to everyone and do mind the hot and humid conditions and stay sufficiently hydrated. The good news is that we have past the peak of the heatwave and temperatures are
Damarion Jones and the friendship Syracuse cannot forget
Damarion Jones and Jonah Tanner grew up as more than friends. Neighbors and relatives in Syracuse describe the two as brothers in everything but blood, a 16 year old and a 13 year old who spent nearly every day together. That closeness is what makes the events of June 24 so difficult for their community to process. The
I-81 Viaduct Project moves onto ‘Community Grid’ phase
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Transportation announced on Friday that the Interstate 81 Viaduct Project reached its second phase, where work on the "Community Grid" begins. New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez called the achievement a milestone. She said w
Scooter rider dies after crashing into utility pole in Granby
GRANBY, N.Y. — One person was killed after they crashed their electric scooter, the New York State Police said. Around 7 a.m. on July, troopers responded to State Route 48 at Melrose Avenue in the Town of Granby for a report of the crash. The report said only the stand-up electric scooter was involved.
Bousquet Holstein PLLC welcomes Bridget E. Tonn
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Bridget E. Tonn as an associate attorney. Bousquet Holstein PLLC is a full-service law firm with offices in Syracuse and Ithaca. Tonn will focus her practice on estate planning, estate and trust litigation, probate, and family-related matters. She has exp
One more hot and humid day Friday with a few severe storms likely
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — This holiday weekend will feature many hours where it will not be raining, but there will be a few bumps in the nice weather road at times. Here's a look at the current heat alerts in our area:. We cannot stress heat safety and what symptoms...
Syracuse Mets help fans beat triple-digit heat at NBT Bank Stadium
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Fans packed NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse despite temperatures climbing into the mid-90s and a heat index topping 100 degrees, prompting many to adjust how they spent a summer night at the ballpark. Before first pitch, a temperature gun showed just how hot conditions had become....
What happened to our patriotism? Here’s how Syracuse celebrated the 1976 bicentennial
As we approach America’s 250th birthday this weekend, the calendar is filled with the usual Fourth of July fireworks shows and parades. But something is lacking. There is not a central, community-wide event, one that would bring thousands of people to Clinton Square or the Inner Harbor where we could celebrate the nati

















