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Community and family prays for recovery of 15-year-old shot in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A prayer circle was held tonight for a fifteen-year-old Corcoran student who was shot in the head late Monday evening. Right now, fifteen-year-old Deron McGee is still in critical condition at Upstate University Hospital. At the prayer circle, Deron McGee's family shared with us that he...
New York State Man Dies After Concrete Wall Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died Tuesday morning after a freak accident at a scrap yard where he was employed. An investigation into the matter revealed that one of the man's coworkers accidentally struck a concrete wall, which caused it to become unstable and fall. Deaths On the...
New York Democrats hold campaign kickoff for Vice President Kamala Harris, Tim Walz in Harlem
Democrats in New York assembled a big show of support Wednesday night for Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for The White House.The state's Democratic leaders held pep rally-like kickoff party to for the Harris-Walz ticket ahead of next week's Democratic National Convention.While Harris and Walz did not make an appearance, Mayor Eric Adams, Gov. Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and others were in attendance.Adams and Hochul were among those who spoke about the possibility of the first Black female president, as they aimed to stoke up party energy for the DNC.Prior to the event, a large group...
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #4 QB, Jakhari Williams
It’s time to start preparing for the 2024 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces to kick off the Fran Brown Era. We’re moving into the summer additions...
Tech CEO Thrives in ‘the New and the Now’
Mike Borek ‘94 is the CEO of CoorWorks, Inc., which provides tech solutions for armored cash transport, ATM field maintenance and retail and remote operations management industries. Mike Borek has always been fascinated by technology, ever since he ran his first bulletin board service on a 300 baud analog...
Vendors setting up one week out from the New York State Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — David Tadros has been in the New York State Fair game since 1989 when he and his brother started selling roasted corn. For this year’s Fair, he’s setting up nine different stands. “Being a teacher, I have my summers off. The Fair allowed me to take July off and enjoy and vacation,” […]
Three displaced, one cat missing after fire in Syracuse’s Valley neighborhood
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Wednesday, August 14, at 3:31 a.m., Syracuse firefighters were alerted to a possible house fire at 101 Oakley Drive East in Syracuse’s Valley neighborhood. When firefighters arrived at the house, they found large amounts of smoke coming from an attached garage. The first arriving firefighters connected to a nearby hydrant […]
Rochester mourns the passing of Home Leasing co-founder Nelson Leenhouts
Rochester, N.Y. — The Rochester business community is remembering the co-founder of Home Leasing. Nelson Leenhouts, who co-founded the real estate company with his twin brother Norman in 1967, died peacefully at his home on Friday. He was 88 years old. Over the years, he received numerous awards for...
Habitat for Humanity ReStore reopens its doors after more than a year
CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- After being closed for more than a year due to a devastating fire, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in corning has opened its doors once again. The store has a fresh, new look, and has welcomed the community in again. "We're very excited here to be...
Oswego County set to spray for mosquitoes over Toad Harbor on August 15.
OSWEGO COUNTY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Aerial spraying for mosquitoes in Oswego County will happen on Thursday, August 15, at roughly 7 p.m. over the Toad Harbor/Big Bay Swamp area, the Oswego County Health Department announced. The spray area is bounded by U.S. Route 11 in Central Square to the west, NYS Route 49 to the […]
Another Store Files For Bankruptcy, Closing Many New York Stores
Another day and another popular business is filing for bankruptcy and closing a number of stores in New York. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported an "affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment" filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is closing at least 10 New York gyms.
World War II Warships Getting Major Support From New York State
The Buffalo waterfront is home to three United States Navy Warships, and two of those ships are in serious need of repair. So much so that it wasn't that long ago that they were taking on water, putting them on the verge of sinking. Over the last couple of years,...
Most Air Pollution Found In These Parts Of New York
Higher levels of air pollution are found in these areas of your hometown in New York. The New York State DEC released the results from the first phase of the State’s "historic effort" to monitor air quality. DEC Releases First Phase Results of Statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative. The...
North Country airports receive funding for upgrades
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that six North Country airports, including Plattsburgh International and Adirondack Regional, will receive part of $5 million for upgrades. Plattsburgh International will use the funds for aircraft rescue equipment and vehicles, while Adirondack Regional in Saranac Lake...
Do Police Have Ticket Quotas In New York?
As we get closer to the end of the month, you might think that now is the time for police to be more inclined to give out tickets. Growing up I always heard that police have ticket quotas and would give out more tickets later in the month if they were close to not meeting those quotas.
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