Syracuse NY

New York State has indefinitely halted the issuance and renewal of certain commercial driver's licenses for non-citizens after federal officials threatened to withhold millions in transportation funding, marking a significant shift in state licensing policy amid escalating immigration and regulatory disputes under...

Upstate New York offers regional dishes that locals swear by. In Buffalo, spicy wings are a must. In Ithaca, Cornell chicken off the grill draws crowds. Rochester, meanwhile, serves a highly controversial dish that has earned local devotion. That specialty is the garbage plate. Despite its unappetizing name, it has...

Today, our state mourns the loss of Major Sorffly Davius, who died on March 6 at Camp Buehring in Kuwait while serving his country. Major Davius was the “Citizen Soldier” in every sense. A dedicated NYPD officer and decorated Army veteran, he spent his career protecting others. Before his overseas deployment, he...

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday joined union teachers, nurses, firefighters and public employees statewide, demanding a fix to the New York State and Local Retirement System. Elected officials at the state and local levels gathered with union members at a rally in Albany on Sunday, calling for changes to Tier 6 of the...

Syracuse, N.Y. — Drivers traveling through downtown Syracuse should expect lane closures on Interstate 81 starting Monday as crews complete pavement repairs tied to the ongoing I-81 Viaduct Project. I-81 will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays, beginning Monday,...

Central New York residents enjoyed near-record warmth on Saturday, and they will have another shot at breaking a record on Tuesday. Then snow moves in on Thursday. Temperatures reached 66 degrees in Syracuse on Saturday, falling just short of the March 7 record of 68 degrees set in 2012. It was our warmest day since...

The Onondaga County Clerk’s office registered 78 home sales during the week of Feb. 22 to 28. The most expensive home on the list is a 5,365-square-foot contemporary on a 26.7 acre parcel at the edge of Skaneateles Lake. The spacious house has a total of 24 rooms including five bedrooms. See photos of the home.

Much like the Grammys, the SAMMYS is a special event that creates unique moments in music. The 2026 Syracuse Area Music Awards recognized the best in local music Friday night during a ceremony at the Palace Theatre in Eastwood. Tim Fox of NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) hosted with a variety of guest presenters, plus live...

Residents across Western New York are hearing that familiar sound again.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a law that widens the lane for dental hygienists in New York, letting experienced practitioners handle cleanings and other preventive services in community settings without a dentist physically looking over their shoulder at every visit. Supporters say that shift will move routine care...