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Guiding the bereaved through the journey of grief
(WSYR-TV) — Hope for Bereaved is a national model for helping grieving families. It was born out of the grief of a Central New York family, as a way to bring meaning to their loss. Kelly Ocampo, the executive director, joined Bridge Street Thursday as she nears the one...
Syracuse football 2024 opponent preview: Virginia Tech Hokies
Syracuse Orange football fans can rejoice as they’ll finally get a chance to see Fran Brown’s squad in action again after they spend all of October playing away from the Dome. Following an extra couple of days recovering from their trip to the Pitt of Misery, the Orange exit (natural) light and enter the Loud House for what should be one of the more anticipated matchups of the season. Top QBs face vaunted defenses, Orange decides whether it looks better with Navy or Maroon, and the crowd gets their turkey a few weeks early by rattling the...
After successful cancer fight, Dennis Hartman named 2024 Zunic Award recipient
Syracuse, N.Y. — About five-and-a-half years ago, former Syracuse football player Andrew Gissinger shared a message that shocked a group of former teammates. Gissinger, who played four years for Syracuse and three more in the NFL, had been experiencing neck pain. He assumed it was an old football injury. He believed a visit to the doctor would mean surgery. He wasn’t ready to have it.
NY weather update: The current flood advisory will be expiring at 12:30 a.m.
The advisory was for Rensselaer County. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 12:30 a.m. early this morning for a portion of east central New York, including the following area, Rensselaer. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat," says the National Weather Service. Your...
Help Needed: Upstate New York Camper Is Missing, But ‘Do Not Approach’
An elderly man disappeared while camping in Upstate New York. Help is needed to find him, but officials say "do not approach" him. The New York State DEC needs help finding a man who went missing while camping in Upstate New York. Upstate New York Man Goes Missing In Warren...
Terrible Humidity Returns To New York As Next Heat Wave Nears
The humidity is returning to New York State and could bring more severe weather and a fourth heatwave. In early July, New York State was in the top 5 percent of most humid places on the planet. The humidity on July 10 in New York was worse than in Florida...
Popular Western New York Business Moves To New Location
The fresh smell of flowers and the buzz of delivery vans have moved south on Transit Road as a popular flower shop in Western New York opened its doors to its new location. Elaine's Flower Shoppe has been in business in Western New York for over 40 years and just moved to a new location.
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.
Beloved New York Retail Store Address Massive Closing Rumors
A very popular store with many locations in New York State is addressing its closing rumors. In late June, Bob's Stores announced a " Going-Out-of-Business Sale." Bob's Stores announced that the company was closing all of its locations after over 70 years in business. "Despite making swift and aggressive changes...
Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams, and NYC Comptroller Lander Announce $500 Million for Affordable Housing
Agreement Designates Monies From the Battery Park City Authority’s Joint Purpose Fund To Be Spent for Affordable Housing. Builds on Commitment to Address New York’s Housing Crisis by Increasing Housing Stock With Safer, More Affordable, Quality Homes, Reducing Housing Cost Statewide. (WNY News Now) – Governor Kathy Hochul,...
Warning, New Scam Targets New Yorkers and Unpaid Tolls
Have you received a strange text alleging that you have an unpaid toll? You're not alone. Hudson Valley Residents Receive Strange Toll Text Message. Over the last few days, we have noticed several Hudson Valley residents sharing photos of a random text message allegedly from "Tolls By NY." The text message alleges that the recipient owes a balance for an unpaid toll.
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
Newfield Old Home Days: More than a century of family fun
NEWFIELD, NY (CortacaToday) — On July 26th and 27th, the Newfield Old Home Days will be taking place on the Newfield Central School grounds to continue the tradition of low cost, high quality community fun. Believed to be started as a church picnic in the late 1800s, the Newfield...
Cayuga County Sheriff's Office looking for Bass Pro Shop grand larceny suspect
AUBURN, N.Y. — The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office is investigating a reported grand larceny at the Finger Lakes Mall in Auburn. The incident happened on Sunday, June 2 at the Bass Pro Shops store. Deputies are now searching for the suspect pictured here, appearing to wear a white t-shirt...
Syracuse Basketball: Newly offered top-20 national prospect Qayden Samuels eyes 5 stars
Syracuse basketball has officially entered the recruitment of 2026 four-star guard Qayden Samuels from the talent-rich Washington, D.C., area. Candidly, I had hoped this would occur. The 6-foot-5 Samuels, listed as either a shooting guard or a small forward on recruiting Web sites, disclosed via his X page that he had landed a 'Cuse scholarship offer from head coach Adrian Autry.
MEN’S BASKETBALL ADDS SIX TRANSFER STUDENT-ATHLETES FOR 2024-25
Syracuse, N.Y. – Le Moyne College Wright, III '85 and Cathy Lassiter Endowed Head Men's Basketball Coach Nate Champion '14 has announced the addition of six transfer student-athletes for the 2024-25 season. The newcomers include graduate student guards Will Amica (Syracuse, N.Y./West Genesee/UAlbany) and Robby Carmody (Mars, Pa./Mars Area/Notre...
THE BOY FROM OZ Returns To New York State After 20 Years Away
OFC Creations Theatre Center will be presenting The Boy From Oz The Musical, opening their 2024-2025 Broadway in Brighton Series in Rochester, NY. The show running September 12-29 marks the first time the show has been performed in New York state since the 2003 Broadway run starring Hugh Jackman (who won the Tony Award for best actor).
24-year-old man shot in the leg in Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. — A 24-year-old man was shot in the leg in Syracuse on Monday, police said. Around 9:42 p.m. police responded to Upstate University Hospital where a man with a gunshot wound on his leg was being treated police said. The man is expected to survive, police said.
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