Massive 60,000-Pound Aquarium Panel Reaches Syracuse Via New York Waterways
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A gigantic acrylic viewing panel destined for the shark exhibit at Onondaga County’s Harborview Aquarium has officially arrived at the construction site after completing an extraordinary international journey from Italy to Syracuse. The massive slab, which arrived Tuesday, will eventually serve as the
‘We’ll see where we go’: Onondaga County executive on term limits vote after public...
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon opened his office to the public on Thursday so they can give their thoughts on a pair of bills lawmakers passed that rein in the powers of his office. Not many people showed up. One attendee who signed up to...
Family had message for man who killed 25-year-old in Armory Square: ‘I hope you...
Syracuse, N.Y. ― The family of Ramal Kearse filed into a Syracuse courtroom wearing matching T-shirts with a photo of the slain 25-year-old man. The back of the shirts had a message reflecting their frustrations with the case against the man who killed their loved one. “He gets 20...
Fulton School District has second staff criminal case in less than a week
Fulton, N.Y. — Within the span of just days, two teaching assistants employed by the Fulton City School District have faced criminal charges. On Thursday, the Fulton City School District informed families that a teaching assistant had been removed from school property after a staff member raised concerns they appeared
Auburn man possessed a controlled substance during multi-vehicle accident, sheriff’s office says
AUBURN, N.Y. (WSYR) — A Cayuga County man was allegedly in possession of a controlled substance at the time of a car accident in April, authorities said. According to a statement from the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were sent out at about 8:30 p.m. on April 24 to a multi-vehicle accident on Grant Avenue […
Storm damage reported in parts of CNY due to severe thunderstorms Thursday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It was a very active afternoon and early evening in central New York with severe thunderstorms impacting many areas even Onondaga County and the city of Syracuse for a brief time. While most locations simply saw pouring rain, thunder, lightning and gusty winds, others unfortunately received...
I-481 and I-81 interchange work complete as part of Syracuse’s I-81 viaduct project
The final ramp connecting Interstate 81 south to I-481 north has opened to traffic, marking a milestone in the three-year-old project in Cicero and Syracuse, state officials announced Thursday. Completion of the $366 million reconstruction of the interchanges will improve traffic flow and sets the stage for removing th
Unusual 5K race in Syracuse lets you run where planes normally land and take...
Syracuse, N.Y. – Ever dreamed of racing down an airport runway - on foot, not in a plane?. If you have, here’s your chance. The annual 5K race down the main runway at Syracuse Hancock International Airport will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. Start time is 8 a.m.
36-year-old Syracuse man found in California, accused of murdering 40-year-old Eddie Washington, police say
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR) — A 36-year-old accused of killing a man in Syracuse was arrested by U.S. Marshals in California on Thursday, authorities said. A statement from Sgt. Thomas Blake, a spokesperson for the Syracuse Police Department, includes a timeline of events related to the homicide investigation of 40-year-old
Cooling bus used as crews battle North Midler Avenue fire amid heat advisory
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Fire Department responded to a residential fire on North Midler Avenue on Thursday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to the fire around 2 p.m. Upon arrival, crews designated the fire as a "signal 99," which is firefighter-speak for a structure that is on fire. The...
