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Man arrested for impersonating Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy
ONONDAGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Wednesday, July 17, the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office got a phone call from a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Manlius. The sheriff’s office said the member was trying to verify the employment of a man in...
Salina man arrested for posing as sheriff's deputy after bringing fake gun to church
SALINA, N.Y. — A Salina man was arrested for impersonating an Onondaga County Sheriff's deputy after a member of his church became concerned when they saw him carrying a pistol. The Sheriff's Office Human Resource Departments fielded a phone call from a concerned member of the Church of Jesus...
Which food services passed or failed their health inspection: June 30 – July 6
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Onondaga County Health Department released its inspection reports for restaurants checked from June 30 through July 6. One food service received an unsatisfactory on their inspection:. Jamaka Flavor – 415 East Washington Street, Syracuse. Jamaka Flavor. This restaurant received 10 violations, with none...
TRAFFIC: Slowdowns planned along I-481 and I-690 in Syracuse and DeWitt
ONONDAGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The New York State Department of Transportation wants to alert drivers to expect slowdowns on Saturday, July 20, along Interstates 481 and 690 in the City of Syracuse and Town of DeWitt. The purpose is to facilitate the removal of a primary utility cable...
Mosquitoes with Jamestown Canyon virus found at 2 busy Onondaga County locations
Syracuse, NY -- Mosquitoes infected with the Jamestown Canyon virus have been found in Onondaga Lake Park and along state Route 298 in East Syracuse. The Onondaga County Health Department also reported this week that a mosquito with the Flanders virus was found along Island Road in Clay. Flanders virus has not shown to harm humans, but it can be an early predictor of the deadly West Nile virus in the area.
Onondaga County’s new $12.5 million anti-poverty push: Here’s where it would be spent
Syracuse, N.Y. — Onondaga County is asking the state to let it split up its $12.5 million in new anti-poverty money to spend on four different programs that could help 1,000 eligible Syracuse families get help that includes better housing and free diapers. The county is also asking the...
Onondaga County will dump raw sewage into Ley Creek for days to fix leaking line
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Onondaga County will discharge raw sewage into Bear Trap and Ley creeks for up to a week as it repairs a leaking high-pressure sewer line. Work on what’s called the Ley Creek force main pipe will begin Monday. The 42-inch-diameter pipe has been leaking since June 6 where it crosses Onondaga Creek, just a few hundred feet from where the creek empties into Onondaga Lake. The line runs alongside the CSX Railroad bridge over the creek.
NYSP: Onondaga County resident faced with felony sex offense charge in West Turin
WEST TURIN- A state resident is faced with a felony sex offense accusation in Lewis County, authorities say. Brian D. Vermette, 35, of Baldwinsville, NY was arrested Wednesday morning by the New York State Police (Lowville). Vermette is formally charged with one felony count of sex abuse in the first-degree (contact w/individual < 11).
Tornado warning with quarter-sized hail issued for Onondaga County Tuesday
A tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 2:06 p.m. in effect until 2:30 p.m. for Onondaga County. Quarter-sized hail (1 inch) is forecast with the incoming storm. “At 2:06 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Jordan, or 8...
New CNY Regional Market CEO ready to tackle financial, operational challenges
A veteran of government and not-for-profit operations in Onondaga County is marking his third week as head of the troubled Central New York Regional Market Authority. Bill Fisher previously worked behind the scenes as deputy county executive and as board chair at the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority. He says he’s focused on short-term financial and policy matters first, while also understanding changes in the food distribution business.
Boonville resident involved in car v. school bus accident in Onondaga County
SALINA- A local resident was involved in a school bus accident this week in Onondaga County. It happened shortly before 8:30 a.m. Monday in the town of Salina, near the Orchard Estates apartments. According to investigation via the New York State Police, Flynn R. Hughes-Trombley, 25, of Syracuse, NY was...
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