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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...
Cleaning and immigration services included in 34 new businesses in Central NY
County Clerk offices in Onondaga, Cayuga and Madison counties registered 34 new businesses during the week of June 24 through 28. Five new cleaning businesses registered, along with bakers, caterers, a food truck and a lemonade stand. An immigration forms specialist was also included in the new business registrations. One...
A Central New York brewery built on a unique concept is closing this summer
Cicero, N.Y. — An unusual craft brewery located in a greenhouse that grew its own hops year-round is closing in August after five years in business. The 35-year-old greenhouse / garden center is closing too. Hot House Brewing at Barone Gardens announced it closing on Facebook Tuesday morning, citing...
Springfield man admits to buying $30k worth of stamps in NY with fake checks
A Springfield man pleaded guilty to using fake checks at several Central New York post offices to buy $30,000 in stamps, New York state prosecutors said in court filings. William Soto, 32, of Springfield, was charged with 12 counts of theft of government property, according to U.S. Attorney Carla Freedman’s Office for the Northern District of New York. Soto was indicted in March.
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....
Man pleads guilty to using fake checks to buy over $30k worth of stamps in Central New York
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — William Soto, a 32-year-old man from Springfield, Massachusetts, pled guilty in federal court on Monday, July 1, to 12 counts of theft of government property. Soto admitted that 12 separate times, he used fake checks to buy more than $30,000 worth of postage stamps over two days in Oneida, Oswego, and […]
FOCUS Greater Syracuse to host forum with PEACE, Inc.
FOCUS Greater Syracuse Inc. will host an online forum in collaboration with People’s Equal Action and Community Effort, Inc. (PEACE, Inc.) to discuss its community action and needs assessment. The forum will take place Friday, July 19 from 12:05 to 1 p.m. The virtual event will be conducted via...
Today’s obituary: Mary Burdick, 94, led Onondaga County’s fight against lead poisoning for two decades
Mary Proctor Burdick died on June 15 in Syracuse at the age of 94. She is remembered for being a “loving spouse and mother” with a “generous and steadfast spirit,” and as an “intrepid, independent-minded woman.”. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Inficon, CenterState CEO, Onondaga County leaders react to the $40 million tech-hub award
DeWITT, N.Y. — Hannah Henley, president of Inficon Inc. in DeWitt, says she came to Central New York from out of state about 18 years ago for a “really great engineering education” and never thought she would stay in the region. She landed a job working at...
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...
Life Worth Living 5K and Walk to be held on Aug. 17
The annual Life Worth Living 5K and Walk will be held on Aug. 17 at 9 a.m. at Abbott Farms. The event raises money for mental health treatment programs and raises awareness for suicide prevention. The 5k includes a “memorial orchard,” which will display over 50 memorials of loved ones...
$869K for ranch home in Onondaga: Plus see 121 more Onondaga County home sales
The Onondaga County Clerk’s office registered 122 home sales during the week of June 17 through 21. The most expensive home on the list was a 4-bedroom, 3½-bath, ranch home in the Town of Onondaga that sold for $869,000. (See photos of the home) All sales listings are...
Update: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Central NY until 3:30 a.m. Sunday
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 2:34 a.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 3:30 a.m. for Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Madison and Oneida counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 2:33 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong thunderstorms along...
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