Downed power lines and utility poles close road in Camillus
CAMILLUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Multiple downed power lines and utility poles have forced the closure of Whedon Road, Camillus Police confirm. The closure is between Semloh Drive and Onondaga Boulevard. You are asked to avoid the area while emergency personnel and utility crews work to make a safe scene and restore power....
Discount Shoe Repair distributes record 45,000 shoes to the Rescue Mission Alliance
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Discount Shoe Repair in downtown Syracuse held its annual shoe drive on Thursday morning. More than 45,000 shoes were donated, a record. Now in its 15th year, the community was encouraged to donate old and broken shoes ahead of time. The shoes were repaired and restored before they were distributed...
Man, child found dead inside home in overnight house fire in Clay
Clay, N.Y. — Two people — a man and a child — were found dead inside a home following an overnight house fire in Clay. Around 2:40 a.m. Friday, firefighters were called to a house fire on Nightingale Path in the Bayberry area in the town of Clay, according to Thomas Newton, a spokesperson for the Onondaga County...
Adams stacks Rent Guidelines Board, jeopardizing Mamdani’s rent freeze pledge
Credit: Benny Polatseck/Mayoral Photo Office on Flickr. With just two weeks left in office, Mayor Eric Adams has appointed four new members to the city’s Rent Guidelines Board, in an effort to block Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s push for a rent freeze. With these appointments and reappointments, Adams’ allies now hold...
Man sentenced for operating armed beer cargo theft enterprise targeting railyards and warehouses
The ringleader of a “sophisticated armed beer theft enterprise” operating out of the Bronx has been sentenced to years in prison, New York State officials say. On December 18, 2025, officials announced that Jose Cesari was sentenced to 63 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release “for...
How One Simple Ride Turned Into A Viral Moment In Central New York
A simple act of kindness in Syracuse warms hearts. Officer Pastorello gave a woman a ride through Thornden Park, turning a small gesture into a viral moment of holiday compassion.
Union demands ‘fair wages’ from Central Park Rehab & Nursing Center amid contract stall
SYRAUCUSE, N.Y. — More than 100 health care workers rallied outside of Central Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center on Thursday afternoon. They are represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. Currently, the employees are in a contract negotiation for a new collective bargaining agreement. They said...
Streets, sidewalks, garbage, plus hiring and housing programs define Mayor Walsh’s tenure
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh is looking back at his two terms in office with pride and a sense of accomplishment. Walsh said his administration largely succeeded in growing the city by sparking investment and developing housing, job training, and hiring programs aimed at historically marginalized populations. Walsh said...
Syracuse healthcare workers rally for fair contracts
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR) — Caregivers working at the Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center hit the picket line Thursday afternoon to demand fair contracts. Over 100 employees, represented by 1199SEIU, United Healthcare Workers East, have been allegedly working without contracts since Sept. 30. They picketed for...
New York State Police Searching for Missing Man Last Heard From in Central New...
New York State Police are asking for the public’s help as they search for a 55-year-old man reported missing by his family. Investigators say the case involves travel plans connected to Central New York, including Syracuse. State Police out of SP Fulton are attempting to locate Scott E. Brien,...
