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Man arrested for murder, arson after fatal Syracuse Southside house fire
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A man has been arrested in connection to the death of a woman found unconscious inside a house fire on Syracuse's Southside. On Sunday night, a house fire at a two-story home on South Avenue led to the death of one and the displacement of eight people.
Man set house fire after ‘disturbance’ with significant other, but other woman killed in Syracuse blaze, DA says
Syracuse, N.Y. — A man set fire to his home on Syracuse’s South Side late Sunday after a “disturbance” earlier that day with his significant other, prosecutors said. The fire, however, killed another woman. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Oneida County man arrested on domestic charges, punches and breaks booking room window
CAMDEN, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Around 9:45 p.m. on Monday, July 1, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kenneth Miller in Camden for a domestic incident involving a knife. Miller was taken to the Kurt B. Wyman Law Enforcement Building for processing. While waiting to be processed, Miller punched...
Fire caused extensive damage to Fairmount Target, unclear when it will reopen; juvenile suspect sought
Camillus, N.Y. — The Target store in Fairmount, which has been closed for five days after a fire, suffered extensive water and smoke damage, police said Tuesday. Capt. James Nightingale, a Camillus police spokesperson, said the damage was throughout the store. He said he doesn’t know when it will reopen.
Mom’s message to man who killed 11-year-old Brexi: I can’t forgive you, you should pay (video)
Syracuse, N.Y. – A grieving mother addressed a crowded courtroom for the last time Tuesday as she spoke at the sentencing of a man who killed her 11-year-old daughter, Brexialee Torres Ortiz. Brenlee Ortiz told 21-year-old Dahviere Griswold she would likely never forgive him for his role in her...
Man Repeatedly Strikes and Breaks Booking Room Window Following Camden Domestic Dispute Investigation
CAMDEN, N.Y. -- An Oswego County man is facing multiple charges in Oneida County following an incident in Camden. The Oneida County Sheriff's Office reported that 43-year-old Kenneth Miller from Fulton was taken into custody after a domestic altercation on Monday morning. Authorities stated that upon arrival at the Kurt...
Syracuse’s Almond Street to close for advance work related to I-81 project
The state Department of Transportation plans to close Almond Street in Syracuse for part of July to do utility work in advance of the I-81 project. The street is scheduled to close at 6 a.m. Monday, July 8 and reopen at 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, according to the DOT.
Syracuse Basketball: 5-star Chris Cenac explodes in rankings, transfers to 2023 champs
Chris Cenac Jr., a 2025 five-star big man who is currently competing for a USA Basketball junior national team at an international event in Turkey and holds a scholarship offer from Syracuse basketball, is perhaps the hottest prospect around the country in the rising high school senior class. The 6-foot-10...
Syracuse football earns commitment from Top 10 long snapper in Class of 2025
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse football added a highly-touted recruit at a special position to its Class of 2025 Tuesday afternoon. Henry Searcy, a long snapper from Tallahassee, Florida, announced his commitment via social media. He’s a five-star and the No. 8 long snapper in the country, according to Kohl’s Kicking.
Former Section III lacrosse standout named to U20 national women’s team
The final roster for the 2024 U.S. women’s national lacrosse team has been announced and former Westhill goalie Francesca Argentieri made the cut. Argentieri is one of 22 players who will represent the U.S. in the 2024 World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championships in Hong Kong, China from Aug. 15-24.
Vernon Downs has a big slate planned for Independence Day
VERNON — The Dr. Harry M. Zweig Memorial, a Grand Circuit trotting stake that is “Open to the World,” will celebrate its 50th anniversary with top fields of 3-year-old colts and fillies competing for more than $500,000 in purses on Independence Day evening at Vernon Downs. The...
'This statue is staying here, and so are we': pushback on plans to remove Columbus statue
Standing in a group of supporters of the Columbus monument in downtown Syracuse Tuesday, Nick Pirro of the Columbus Monument Corporation said, "This statue isn't going anywhere, and neither are we. The real fight has just begun. It's a fight for art, it's a fight for history, and it's a fight for heritage."
Woman dead, firefighter injured after fire on city’s southside, man charged with murder and arson
UPDATE 7-2-2024: Syracuse police identified the woman who died in the fire as 34-year-old Shaquoiya Allison from Syracuse. Police also conducted an investigation after the fire and criminally charged 58-year-old Anthony Green from Syracuse in relation to the fire. He is charged with murder in the first-degree and arson in the first-degree. Green was already […]
Schumer announces $40 million in Tech Hub funding for Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer announced on Tuesday the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region being the first of only 12 Tech Hub award winners in the nation, bringing a major $40 million in federal funding to the region. Read more from WBEN:
NY SMART-I Corridor gets $40 million in federal funds
The New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor consortium has received $40 million in federal funding. Rochester is part of the NY SMART-I group, with Buffalo and Syracuse. Over the next five years, the consortium will serve a critical role in supporting Upstate New York’s continued growth into...
Syracuse football 2024 opponent preview: UNLV Rebels
We’re through the first third of our Syracuse Orange football opponent preview series. With the stage properly set for four Dome games, finished against FCS offering Holy Cross, SU now enters the “prove-it” portion of the campaign. This next opponent is the first of three road games in a row and five out of the next six away from their fans.
$40 Million Boost for Upstate New York Tech Corridor
(WNY News Now) – Oswego, New York — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) joined Representatives Joe Morelle (NY-25), Nick Langworthy (NY-23), Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Marc Molinaro (NY-19), and Brandon Williams (NY-22) to announce that the New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor (NY SMART I-Corridor), comprised of the Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse areas, has been selected to receive $40 million in Phase II funding in the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) Program.
Creekside Inn to be featured on America's Best Restaurants
ONEIDA — Local restaurant Creekside Inn, 3960 Sconondoa Road, will host a visit from America’s Best Restaurants this month. America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, will bring its ABR Roadshow to the restaurant on July 9. Popular dishes will be highlighted, along with an extensive on-camera interview with owner Mike Miller about the restaurant’s special place in the community.
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