Syracuse NY

The Syracuse City School District has been offering Black studies for 60 years, beginning in 1966. “Black history is American history,” a 1987 Herald American editorial proclaimed. “From it, we can all learn a great deal.”. A 1969 Post-Standard interview by reporter Eleanor Roseburgh with three young local...

After 18 consecutive days without reaching 32 degrees, Syracuse, as expected, has finally reached that number!. We have a weather system that will move across our area early this evening. Expect a combination of wintry weather as rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow are all possible. With borderline temperatures, any...

The city of Syracuse is switching vendors for its police license plate readers. The Syracuse Common Council on Monday votes to pass an agreement with Axon to install 26 new license plate readers. The five-year agreement, which comes at a cost of $422,000, goes into effect March 1. The city...

The Syracuse Police Department defended the use of license plate readers in the city, citing their benefits in fighting crime, while the Syracuse Common Council voted to transition from Flock-brand to Axon-brand readers due to concerns about data sharing with the federal government.

Syracuse, N.Y. — A man was critically injured after he was struck by a vehicle Monday evening on Syracuse’s North Side, police said. The crash was reported at 9:40 p.m. in the 1200 block of James Street. Officers found a 32-year-old man in the road when they arrived,...

A total of 14 New York school districts had 100% graduation rates during the 2024-2025 school year. A total of 30 districts statewide had graduation rates of at least 99% and 162 were at 95% or better. The state Education Department released new data on graduation rates for New York districts and individual schools...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — More than 36 years after Michael Sheridan was killed, his brother was able to witness his killer’s execution. “Make no mistake, Ronald Palmer Heath never ever imagined, let alone believed, this day would come,” said the brother of Michael Sheridan, the man killed in 1989 by Ronald Heath....

County Clerk offices in Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland, and Madison counties registered 31 new businesses during the week of Feb. 2 through 6. Some of the new businesses included barbers, a farm selling produce to restaurants, and a refrigeration service provider. One business filed to discontinue operating in Onondaga...

Syracuse, N.Y. — Red Hawk Brewing is for sale as owners Kathy and Bob Dodge prepare to retire after over a decade of running the establishment in the town of Onondaga. The brewery at 4504 Bussey Road will remain open with regular hours and events until the property is sold, the owners told syracuse.com. The Dodges...

A 33-year-old man has died after being shot in Syracuse's Park Avenue neighborhood on Sunday (February 8), with police still searching for suspects in the case. Syracuse police officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation at approximately 10:07 p.m. in the 900 block of Park Avenue, according to CNY Central reports....