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Looking back 60 years at the July 1964 riots in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It all started so innocently: a block party in the Seventh Ward to raise money for a playground. But the arrest of a man for public intoxication was the spark that ignited an inferno on July 24, 1964. That was the first day of riots that...
Summer hikes: Check out these 5 public trails in the Hornell, Wellsville areas
Looking for a new place to take a hike this summer? You don't need to take a long road trip to the Adirondacks to experience the great outdoors in New York state. Excellent trails for everyone from beginners to experienced hikers are just a short drive away, offering riverside views, towering forests,...
‘Nothing but a horror show:’ Inside account of Rochester Holiday Inn conditions
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As News 8 reported earlier this month, the property owner of the Holiday Inn on State Street in Downtown Rochester has been facing issues surrounding code violations in addition to the hotel management group, IHG Hotels, stating it was not taking reservations while the owner addresses “issues.” For the first time, […]
Ontario County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 83-year-old man last seen in Victor
VICTOR, N.Y. — The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 83-year-old Reginald “Reggie” Vardon, who has been missing for nine days. Vardon was last seen on Monday, July 15, at the ESL branch on School Street in Victor. Security...
Man threatens to kill Central NY cops, 911 dispatchers, authorities say
Syracuse, N.Y. — In 22 calls to 911, a Salina man threatened to shoot up police headquarters and a 911 call center, adding that he had an AR-15 and would ambush police if they came to him, police said. Corey Kinsella, 31, made the threats over the course of...
Elite 2025 recruit Kiyan Anthony names his top 6 schools: Who is Syracuse’s competition?
Syracuse, N.Y. ― Kiyan Anthony, a four-star prospect in the 2025 recruiting class, revealed his final six schools on Thursday. Anthony made the announcement via On3 on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Syracuse University plans a new dormitory impacting a historic rose garden and mansion
Syracuse University’s plans to build a massive new dormitory directly across from the historic rose garden is getting blowback. According to Syracuse.com, the building on Ostrom Avenue and University Place will house 703 beds. The dormitory, spanning 272-thousand square feet, is slated to be the largest student housing building in Syracuse, with construction anticipated to last 22 months.
8-month-old remains hospitalized after Carbon Street house collapse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate University Hospital confirms only one person is still hospitalized from the house collapse on Carbon Street that occurred on June 18. The 8-month-old was downgraded from critical condition to serious condition according to Upstate. The eleven other individuals injured in the collapse have since been...
Transcript: Syracuse football coach Fran Brown’s full comments at ACC Kickoff media day
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The ACC held its annual ACC Kickoff this week with coaches and players from each team meeting with media members and doing a battery of interviews on the ACC Network. Syracuse coach Fran Brown did an interview with ACC Network and also spoke at a podium with...
North Syracuse names interim school superintendent
North Syracuse, NY - The North Syracuse Central school board has named an interim superintendent to lead the district. Michael Schiedo has been selected as the interim leader and will be formally appointed at an upcoming meeting, district officials said. The board announced the selection in a letter to staff...
‘We don’t have the resources’: Syracuse rabbit rescue is closing
CICERO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A bunny “bed and breakfast” originally meant for rabbit rehabilitation and boarding has turned into seven years of rescuing domestic bunnies. Which is seven years more than the original plan. Annie-Laurie Hunter, director of Hunter Hollow Bunny Bed and Breakfast over in Cicero, is ready to close the door to that […]
New Hartford Police Looking for Runaway Teenager
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- The New Hartford Police Department is looking for a 13-year-old, who was last seen on July 11 when he ran away from the House of the Good Shepherd. Kaharri Coston is described by police as a 13-year-old black male, approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing around 140 pounds.
As Syracuse’s elected officials go mum on ‘good cause’ opt-in, advocates assemble coalition
New York State’s elected officials in April handed Syracuse and municipalities around the state a choice: whether to opt in to “good cause” eviction protections for tenants. Legislators intended for “good cause” to force landlords to provide a reason for evicting tenants and to prevent rent hikes...
Fran Brown says injured linebacker Kadin Bailey will rehab in Syracuse and ‘may hit the portal’
Charlotte, N.C. — Syracuse football coach Fran Brown said junior linebacker Kadin Bailey is no longer on the team because of an injury sustained last season. “I would say he has an injury that will not allow him to truly play,” Brown told syracuse.com. “He won’t come back. He won’t be cleared, so we’re trying to do what’s best for him so he won’t waste a year.”
New specialty fast-food restaurant coming to Destiny USA
Syracuse, NY - A new fast-food eatery is coming to the food court at Destiny USA. FriesFriesFries by The Potato Company is opening Monday in the mall’s food court, said Alannah Gallagher, speaking for Destiny USA. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Utica man stopped with loaded gun at Syracuse airport checkpoint will face no charges
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A man from Utica who tried to get on a plane with a loaded weapon Tuesday will face no criminal charges. The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority alerted the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office, who declined prosecution, police said in police reports filed Tuesday. The 31-year-old man...
Oronde Gadsden’s first message to Fran Brown: ‘If you get a quarterback, I’m in. If you don’t, I’m out’
Syracuse, N.Y. — The key to keeping Oronde Gadsden II in Syracuse was quarterback Kyle McCord. Or at least it was new coach Fran Brown finding someone of McCord’s stature to be his first quarterback at Syracuse. During an interview broadcast on the ACC Network as part of...
18-year-old shot multiple times on North Side Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. — An 18-year-old was shot multiples times Wednesday night in the North Side of Syracuse, police said. Police responded to the 900 block of Park Street for a shooting with injuries around 10:20 p.m., said Kieran Coffey, a spokesperson for Syracuse police. They found an 18-year-old male...
7 people displaced by attic fire in Solvay home
Solvay, N.Y. — Seven people were displaced after a “minor” attic fire in a Solvay home early Thursday morning, officials said. The fire at 404 First St. was reported at 1:19 a.m. Firefighters found light smoke when they arrived, according to Matthew Zingaro, the first deputy fire...
Jury watches brutal videos of Syracuse man’s torture after kidnapping
Syracuse, N.Y. -- In 2023, Koddie Beechner was homeless and living under a bridge near the Rescue Mission shelter in Syracuse. In April 2023, he was eating breakfast at the Samaritan Center when he was approached by two men and led at knifepoint to the apartment of Tashawn Adams, Beechner testified to Wednesday.
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