Syracuse, NY Weather Tonight: Rain Chances Jump to 75%
A cold front brings evening showers to Syracuse, Utica and Auburn after a warm, dry Thursday.
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Bail Scam
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. -- Families of people held at Madison County Jail are being targeted in a new bail scam. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reported that scammers are calling relatives of recently jailed individuals using a phone number not linked to the Sheriff’s Office. The scammer asks for...
Madison Co. Sheriffs: Three arrested in Wampsville shooting
WAMPSVILLE, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- Three men from the Mohawk Valley were arrested after an investigation into a shooting almost a year ago, according to a statement from Madison County Sheriffs. Sheriffs were called to Court Street in the Village of Wampsville in Madison County on Monday, November 10 of last...
City’s first nightlife coordinator, a Syracuse newbie, shares thoughts on role
Syracuse’s brand-new, first-ever nightlife coordinator is drinking more coffee these days. That’s because as she settles into the job, Dre’chir Whitfield is working more daytime hours than she’s used to. Soon though, she’ll slip into a schedule that will include more evening hours to meet with the bar, restaurant and venue owners who will guide her role.
Early voting waits in DeWitt have elections officials considering another eastside option next year
TOWN OF DEWITT, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Both Onondaga County elections commissioners were called to the early voting site at DeWitt Town Hall on Wednesday to check on complaints about long wait times. In addition to a record pace of early voting at the location, an incorrect ballot given to one voter and the time needed […]
New phone scam targets families of recently arraigned defendants in Onondaga County
The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office is warning neighbors of a recent phone scam that they are currently investigating. According to the Sheriff's Office, scammers are impersonating Sheriff's Office staff and targeting the families of individuals who have been recently arraigned and booked after arrest. How it works: scammers will call...
Downtown Syracuse eyes shuttles and signs ahead of I-81 Viaduct Project work
Syracuse city officials and the Downtown Committee met to discuss mitigation strategies, such as potential shuttles and improved signage, to assist businesses and visitors during upcoming I-81 construction projects.
Sarah Rambus left Oregon to grow. She trusts SU will help her do that.
W — hen Sarah Rambus first met Jim Boeheim, she didn’t know who he was. Rambus walked out of a training room and saw her head coach, Felisha Legette-Jack, watching a Syracuse men’s basketball practice with Boeheim. SU’s senior forward had never met the legendary coach but wasn’t afraid to introduce herself.
Syracuse adds 10 school zone cameras starting Nov. 1
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The City of Syracuse is placing 10 school zone speed cameras into operational use as part of its School Zone Traffic Enforcement program. A 30-day warning period for motorists will begin Nov. 1 before monetary fines take effect. The deployment follows data from the program’s...
82% of Syracuse pothole claims are denied, investigation reveals
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — For drivers, hitting a pothole can mean more than an annoying bump in the road. In some cases, it can lead to hundreds of dollars in damage. Kimberly O’Brien knows that firsthand. In January, while driving her sister’s car on James Street in Syracuse, she hit a pothole near a sewer […]
