Syracuse man sentenced to 15 years for selling meth and fentanyl
A Syracuse man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for selling methamphetamine and fentanyl. Authorities said 29-year-old Uqoeon Lawrence admitted to the drug charges and to illegally owning firearms, despite having a prior felony conviction. Investigators said his drug sales focused on the Syracuse area....
In 2024, a state law allowing tenants to sue landlords took effect. Advocates say...
For the past year, Syracuse tenants have been suing their landlords to ensure their homes are habitable as part of a tenant protections bill passed by Albany lawmakers in recent years. And while the bill, titled the Tenant Dignity and Safe Housing Act, has yielded success in getting repairs ordered...
Anaplasmosis Infections Climbing in New York at Alarming Rate
Ticks have always been an unpleasant part of summer in New York, but recent years have brought a notable surge in tick-borne illnesses...
Crash With Hay Wagon In New York State Claims Life of Motorcyclist
New York State Police say that a two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a motorcyclist Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred on one of the area's state routes, according to a police report. An investigation into the crash remains ongoing. Motorcycle Crash Statistics For New York State. According to the Institute...
New York State Man Charged With DWI After Tire Falls Off Vehicle
Offcials say a man from New York state has been charged with driving while intoxicated after a tire on their vehicle became detached.
State shuts down Auburn smoke shop
A downtown Auburn smoke shop was closed by the state for illegally selling cannabis, according to The Citizen. Investigators found unlicensed marijuana products and equipment at Auburn Express Jr. Smoke Shop on East Genesee Street. The store lacked a dispensary license and was selling cannabis flower, edibles, and...
Micron report fails to address how we’ll pay higher housing costs (Your Letters)
There needs to be more reporting on the housing issues relating to Micron, particularly local residents’ ability to pay rising housing costs which will be supercharged by Micron’s development and its spinoffs. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement fails to assess the magnitude of rising housing costs, which will...
Longtime Salt City Market vendor to close
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — One of the original vendors to call Salt City Market home will soon be closing. Firecracker Thai Kitchen’s final day will be Friday, August 15. In a release from the market, the owner’s long-term health issues were cited as the reason why. “We are...
Extended stretch of heat coming to Upstate NY: ‘No sign of it turning comfortable...
Syracuse, N.Y. -- An extended stretch of brutal, potentially record-breaking heat is likely to descend upon Upstate New York starting this weekend. And there’s not much relief in sight. “There’s no sign of it turning comfortable,” said Accuweather meteorologist Bob Larson. The heat starts to build today,...
Tyson 2.0 Announces “Pocket Pigeon” Live Resin Vapes Now Landing in New York State
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Tyson 2.0, the cannabis brand founded by legendary boxer Mike Tyson, is proud to announce the official arrival of its highly anticipated “Pocket Pigeon” live resin vape line in New York State. This expansion brings a premium, portable, and potent cannabis...