Fewer drivers caught by Syracuse school zone cameras, but only a fraction are paying...
It’s been seven months since cameras began catching drivers speeding through Syracuse school zones or passing stopped school buses. More drivers are now following the law, but those who don’t may face stiffer penalties in the future. Since enforcement began in early November, Craig Witmer with the city’s...
New Hartford Police Arrest Man With Multiple Syracuse Warrants
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- A man was arrested after refusing to leave a business in the Village of New Hartford and fighting with police. According to New Hartford Police, officers responded to 31 Campion Rd. at 12 p.m. on June 2 for a trespass complaint from staff at The Byrne Dairy.
After Hochul passes broader law, Onondaga County lawmaker pulls bill restricting protests outside churches
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On the same day Onondaga County Legislator Timothy Burtis introduced a bill that would ban protesters from demonstrating within 35 feet of a place of worship, Gov. Kathy Hochul passed a law effectively doing the same, but for 50 feet. So he brought up the bill again for lawmakers to vote […]
Massive Ghost Gun Factory Busted At New York Felon’s Home
This might be the most bizarre evidence list we've ever seen, featuring 3D-printed silencers, AR-style ghost guns, and live wild animals.
June is high school graduation month: See complete schedule for Central NY commencements
After four years of hard work, the Class of 2026 is preparing to walk across the stage this month and officially become high school graduates. Here are lists of high schools in Onondaga County and surrounding counties and the dates of each high school’s commencement ceremony. Onondaga County. Baldwinsville...
NYSDOT: Lane closures along I-690, I-81 in towns of Geddes, Salina
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A few more closures are coming up that may impact your day. Interstate 690 Eastbound and Westbound in the Town of Geddes I-690 will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Exit 8 (John Glenn Boulevard) and Exit 9 (State Fair Boulevard) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., beginning […]
Pregnant inmate briefly escapes custody during medical visit at Crouse Hospital
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A 39-year-old, pregnant inmate briefly escaped Onondaga County Sheriff's Office custody during a medical visit to Crouse Hospital on Monday, June 1. The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office said Tanya M. Searle is currently pregnant and has been on the Labor & Delivery floor for the last few days for treat
Governor Wants Federal Disaster Designation For Upstate New York
A sudden climate shift wiped out a foundational part of the state's economy overnight, and the fallout is growing.
Syracuse school district officials say cell phone ban has improved classroom atmosphere
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s been about a year since New York schools started cracking down on cell phone use in the classroom. Now, educators are taking a look at whether the policy made a difference in student behavior, learning and discipline. Throughout the Syracuse City School District, kids and staff have adju
Father charged in 11-year-old’s fentanyl death returns to court
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The father charged in connection with his 11-year-old son's fentanyl overdose death appeared in court Monday, as the case moves into a discovery phase. Jeremy DeGonzaque, 42, faces charges of criminally negligent homicide and criminal contempt in the March 2024 death of his son, Ashton DeGonzaque.
