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Man stabbed to death by homeless man he took into his own home, family says
Syracuse, N.Y. — Kevin Works’ kind heart was what caused his death, his family said. The 62-year-old, who worked part-time at Meachem Elementary School, was stabbed to death on July 15 at the Seneca Garden Apartments at 103 Riverdale Dr., police said. Peter J. Boehm, 33, was arrested...
Another Confirmed Tornado in New York Brings Total to 21
The tornadoes just keep coming. Another touched down in New York this week. A record number of twisters have ravaged the state over the last few weeks and the month isn't even over yet. On average, New York typically sees two tornados in July and about nine a year. Not...
Man threatens to kill Central NY cops, 911 dispatchers, authorities say
Update, Friday: Man arrested after threatening to kill CNY cops, 911 dispatchers in 22 calls. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Concert Review | The Head and the Heart
Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards in the central New York town of Lafayette continues to be a first-rate site for summer concerts with its sprawling, bucolic campus and spacious concert area. Wednesday night’s performance from Seattle band The Head and the Heart only reinforced this impression with a solid lineup of indie anthems.
After pushback from public, Manlius drops proposed $2.8 million land purchase for new town hall
Manlius, NY - The Manlius Town Board has decided it won’t pursue buying a parcel of land for $2.8 million for a new town hall. Manlius Town Supervisor John Deer initially wanted to sign a purchase agreement for the eight-acre parcel on North Burdick Street, and then analyze whether it would be a workable site. The deal, he has said, would allow the town to withdraw from the agreement.
New York Announces $15 Million Funding Boost for Suicide Prevention Among Underserved Youth
A new initiative in New York has announced $15 million in conditional awards over five years to help community-based service providers develop programs aimed at reducing suicide risk among youth from historically underserved populations. Managed by the Office of Mental Health through the Connecting Youth to Mental Health Supports program, the initiative focuses on racial and ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ groups, including those in rural areas.
You can plan anything outside this weekend with gorgeous summer weather continuing
SYRACUSE, N.Y.- We've experienced a lot of heat, humidity and even severe weather so far this summer 2024. This weekend we are not seeing any of that. In fact this looks to be the fourth nice weekend in a row which is very rare in Central New York. An area...
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