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The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) is looking into the events that led to the death of Justin Coleman in Brooklyn, following his encounter with NYPD officers. This probe was initiated after Coleman died on Sunday, after being shot by police. According to a press release from the...

Skaneateles, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department has issued a blue-green algae advisory for Skaneateles Lake after state officials confirmed a harmful algal bloom. Testing detected microcystin toxins which are produced by certain types of blue-green algae in raw, untreated lake water, officials said Friday....

CONQUEST — Sheriff Brian Schenck reports that on Sept. 2 at 10:15 p.m., members of the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Shawn M. Farrell, age 30, for resisting arrest. On Sept. 2 at approximately 10:02 p.m., members of the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office responded to Spring Lake Road...

DEWITT, N.Y. — Nearly a quarter century after the September 11th terror attacks, Central New Yorkers gathered in DeWitt Monday evening to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost, and to reflect on whether America could unite again in today’s divided times. Bagpipes, gun salutes, and the singing of...

SYRACUSE, NY - Sunny skies and warm late summer temperatures greeted hungry crowds as the 27th annual Festa Italiana kicked off Friday afternoon across from Syracuse’s City Hall. One of the most popular places early was Biscotti Café, where folks gazed at the display cases filled with Italian desserts....

Gary Patterson, frustrated by the handling of a replay review during the UConn-Syracuse game last week, abruptly terminated his contract with the conference after the contest, sources told ESPN.

Salina, NY - A popular snack maker with a retail business is moving to larger quarters with the goal of expanding its wholesale business. Ma & Pa’s Kettle Corn and Popcorn Factory, started in 2000, has been operating out of its current space at 201 Seventh North St. in Salina since 2017.

CATO — A 30-year-old Lysander man was arrested Sept. 10 on a warrant charging him with petit larceny in connection with a theft at a local convenience store. Austin J. Bierce was taken into custody at 1:03 p.m. after turning himself in when he spotted patrol cars on Route 370, according to Cayuga County Sheriff Brian...

A 43-year-old man was sent to Upstate University Hospital with a stab wound to his left wrist after a reported fight in the 200 block of East Jefferson Street on Friday, September 12.

Accounts showing urination at various public spots are going viral on TikTok. Recently, Syracuse got its very own copycats. The national video trend shows participants urinating at various locations, most commonly around college campuses, accompanied by a voiceover saying, “The Bay Harbor Butcher.” The name, a...