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Motorcyclist in critical condition after running into tree off Mud Mill Road in Cicero
CICERO, N.Y. — A man in his early 30's was taken to Upstate University Hospital after hitting a tree while driving a motorcycle in Cicero on Wednesday, July 3. The first 911 dispatch for the crash came at 9:36 p.m. after a 911 call was placed by a passerby on Mud Mill Road near the intersection of McKinley Road in the Town of Cicero.
Chittenango man arrested after allegedly selling alcohol to a minor
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — A 59-year-old Chittenango man was arrested for selling alcohol to a minor during a NYS Police underage drinking initiative in Onondaga and Madison Counties. Chittenango Discount Liquor & Wine was the only location not to be in compliance with the laws dealing with the sale of...
What are parents' legal responsibilities for the actions of their child?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It has been a terrible week of news involving children. It's also not the first time that has been the case. This weekend is a memorial service for a 13 year old in Utica, and a boy the same age is in critical condition at a Syracuse hospital Wednesday night.
2024 Empire Farm Days Cancelled
Empire Farm Days, the long-running farm show in New York, has cancelled its 2024 event. The news was announced Wednesday, less than a month before the Aug. 1-3 event was to take place. "We have made the decision to postpone the 2024 event to give us time to properly rebrand...
Dead mice in traps at Little Caesars: See the most recent restaurant inspections
Here are the food service inspections reported by the Onondaga County Health Department from June 16 to 22:. 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.
As Micron project looms, one family stays put on proposed Clay site
Clay, N.Y. – On maps of the planned Micron Technology campus in Clay sits a trio of boxes, outlined in red, straddling the northern end of Burnet Road. Those three parcels, totaling 22 acres, are the only pieces of land Onondaga County has not gobbled up for Micron to build an enormous chipmaking plant. The county Industrial Development Agency now owns about 1,400 acres of fields, forests and wetlands. (See map below.)
See the 25 Upstate NY school districts with the highest per pupil spending
The Long Lake Central School District in Hamilton County had the highest per pupil spending among Upstate New York school districts during the 2022-2023 school year, according to state data. The district spent $69,880 per student for the year. No. 2 on the list was the Tuxedo Union Free School...
Onondaga County opts out of state law exempting solar and wind farms from property taxes
Syracuse, N.Y. – Onondaga County will opt out of a state law that exempts commercial wind and solar farms from property taxes. Legislators voted 14-3 today to opt out, at the urging of County Executive Ryan McMahon’s administration. The action means that future wind and solar facilities, or...
Onondaga County Sheriff details the difficulties of identifying real and replica guns
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Utica police body camera video shows the exact moment 13-year-old Nyah Mway pulls out a handgun and aims it at police. The officers tackled him to the ground and shot him as he held on to the weapon.That gun was later revealed to be a pellet gun. “Unless you walked in […]
President of CNY Premier Soccer Club Inc. arrested for stealing $50k from the club
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYYR-TV) — On Tuesday, July 2, New York State Police arrested 36-year-old Paul Palucci after an investigation into missing funds from the CNY Premier Soccer Club Inc. after paying members were told the club went bankrupt. Palucci, the president of the club, is accused of stealing over $50,000 from the club by making […]
CNY leaders plan out future investments after being awarded millions in federal funding
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Three major cities in Upstate New York have been awarded $40 million in federal funding under the CHIPS & Science Law. Senator Chuck Schumer announced the news on Tuesday. Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo win $40 million to establish 'Semiconductor Superhighway'. The $40 million will be divided...
Massachusetts man admits buying $30,000 worth of stamps in CNY using fake checks
Syracuse, N.Y. — A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to using fraudulent checks at multiple Central New York post offices to buy $30,000 in stamps, prosecutors said. William Soto, 32, of Springfield, was charged with 12 counts of theft of government property, according to the U.S....
Road rage leads to stabbing outside Dunkin’ near Chittenango casino
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Oneida Nation Police had to travel to Onondaga County in order to capture a man suspected of a stabbing outside a Dunkin’ in Madison County, a spokesperson confirms to NewsChannel 9. The spokesperson says two drivers involved in a road rage incident ended up...
East Syracuse man arrested for having illegal assault rifle
EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Monday, July 1, New York State Police arrested Justin Mccombie in East Syracuse for possession of an illegal assault rifle and illegal high-capacity magazines. Mccombie was taken to the Onondaga County Justice Center, pending his arraignment. He is charged with:. One count of...
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