After her son’s death, Scribner successfully advocates for kratom regulation
Nick Scribner of Ballston Spa died a year ago after using kratom products marketed as a natural herbal remedy. He was 27. His mother, Cari Scribner, was lauded by the governor for being a “fierce advocate” of the two bills she signed into law on Dec. 22. One...
Driver hospitalized after serious crash in Manlius
MANLIUS, N.Y. — A driver is hospitalized after a serious crash in the Town of Manlius on Tuesday, December 23. On Tuesday, at approximately 2:49 p.m. the Town of Manlius Police responded to the 7800 block of Peck Road for a serious motor vehicle collision involving a single vehicle and single occupant, according to a...
Mary Nelson’s Christmas giveaway helps thousands (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 22)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 37. Low: 33. Will we have a white Christmas?. Mary Nelson’s Christmas giveaway helps thousands: Thousands of children’s Christmases were made a little brighter Saturday during Mary Nelson’s annual giveaway of toys...
Price Chopper recalls its frozen shrimp over potential cesium contamination
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Check your freezers!. Price Chopper has issued a recall on its frozen farm-raised raw shrimp. The recall was issued due to a potential exposure to cesium contamination before it was shipped to Price Chopper distribution centers. It has a UPC of 041735013583. The affected products were...
Teens could be responsible for dozens of burglaries across Onondaga County
Syracuse, N.Y. — A group of local teenagers arrested Tuesday for a series of burglaries may be responsible for dozens of other break-ins across Onondaga County in the last few months, deputies said. Deputies are collaborating with other police departments to potentially charge the teenagers in 20 to 30...
Grant to establish teen restorative justice program in Syracuse
Syracuse's common council voted unanimously Monday to accept a $1.5 million grant to help establish a program to aid teens in the criminal justice system. Exalt helps teenagers who were previously involved in crime get back to school or enter the workforce. The grant will help start a Syracuse location for the New...
Liverpool bakery hit by Tuesday morning break-ins
Big Mamma's Cheesecakes and at least eight other businesses in Liverpool were targeted in a series of break-ins, resulting in vandalism and theft of cash, but the businesses remain determined to stay open and fulfill customer orders.
New York Elementary School Sparks Outrage for Using ‘Timeout Box’ To Discipline Students
Salmon River Central School District faces investigation after photos reveal wooden "timeout boxes" used to isolate students, sparking outrage among parents and Native American community leaders.
9 businesses targeted in smash-and-grab burglaries; teenagers arrested
ONONDAGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Nine businesses in Onondaga County were targeted in a string of smash-and-grab style burglaries in the early morning hours on Dec. 23. Starting around 2:30 a.m., Onondaga County Sheriff Road Patrol deputies and North Syracuse Police officers responded to multiple commercial business...
Hochul signs bill ending gas hookup subsidy
Legislation scraps policy providing free gas hookups for new homes, a change projected to save ratepayers $600M a year.
