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$14,000 in Rebates: New York Pioneers Energy Efficiency Initiatives for Homeowners
New York leads with the Inflation Reduction Act offering up to $14,000 in rebates for energy-efficient upgrades. New York Pioneers Energy Efficiency Initiatives for Homeowners The Inflation Reduction Act is initiating energy-efficient upgrades for homeowners across the country. New York leads as the first state to approve the initiative offering up to $14,000 in rebates […]
Americans can claim one-time payment from $2 million Costco Kirkland settlement and you don’t even need a receipt
AMERICANS can claim free money as a big-name retailer agrees to pay millions of dollars - no receipt necessary. Costco agreed to a $2 million settlement that benefits consumers who purchased Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes during a seven-year period. The lawsuit claimed that the Kirkland wipes were not flushable...
Severe thunderstorms leave much of Southern Tier without power, downed trees, other damage
Thousands of electric customers across the Twin Tiers lost power when severe thunderstorms rumbled through the region Monday. Many of those residents remained without power Tuesday, and utility company crews scrambled to restore service while other emergency responders worked to remove downed trees and deal with other damage the storm left in its wake. ...
35-year-old Oswego man charged with murder in 38-year-old woman’s death
OSWEGO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On July 13, the Oswego police were called to 30 West Schuyler Street for a welfare check on a woman who seemed to be unconscious. When they arrived, Oswego firefighters told police the woman, later identified as 38-year-old Rachael Allen from Baldwinsville, was dead. The Onondaga County Medical Examiner then did […]
Homeless Man In Custody After Altercation Leads To Death In Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. - Syracuse Police have made an arrest in a homicide. On Monday Night July 15th, around 7:30 officers found 62 year old Kevin Works inside Apartment #1 on Riverdale Drive suffering from apparent injuries from a sharp object. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say they...
Syracuse Basketball: 4-star Kiyan Anthony drops 40 points at Peach Jam, set to trim list
Kiyan Anthony, the Syracuse basketball 2025 priority target, has been on fire in recent days at the annual Peach Jam on Nike's EYBL circuit, and he's preparing to trim down the list of contenders still in the running in his recruiting process. This spring and summer, the four-star shooting guard...
A lottery regular didn’t make daily trip to Syracuse gas station. Police make grim discovery
Syracuse, N.Y. — Police on Monday found a dead man in a Syracuse apartment after a gas station clerk called 911, concerned that he hadn’t seen a regular customer that night. Police found the man, Kevin Works, 62, who had been badly cut at the Seneca Garden Apartments,...
More local Ninjas taking home awards at the World Championship
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR) — Two more Ninjas with the Syracuse Warrior Factory took home awards at the 2024 World Championship. Harper Bergin won the World’s Strongest Ninja and took second place in stages overall, discipline overall, Stage 1, speed discipline, and all grip team for the Mature kids female age division. Meanwhile, Kinley Jenkins took […]
Your Stories Q&A: Does the DMV send vehicle registration reminders in the mail?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – You ask, we answer! Viewer Question: Does the DMV still send registration renewals notices in the mail? The short answer is yes, but you may have been automatically enrolled in email/text notices and no longer receive them in the mail. Back in 2015, the DMV made a move to transition people […]
Man charged with kidnapping couple over a missing free phone, prosecutor says
Syracuse, N.Y. – A man is accused of kidnapping a couple that was letting him crash on their couch after he became upset over a missing free phone, a prosecutor said. Deshawn Apgar, 34, was scheduled to be arraigned on first and second-degree kidnapping charges Tuesday but failed to come to court. Judge Gordon Cuffy issued a warrant for the man’s immediate arrest.
What’s Happening in CNY: Celebrating National Ice Cream Day
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!. Calling all lovers of this tasty frozen treat. Did you know that Sunday, July 21, is National Ice Cream Day? In honor of this special holiday, we put together a list of some fan-favorite spots to get ice cream in Central New York.
‘Hamilton’ musical returning to Syracuse: Don’t throw away your shot
Don’t throw away your shot to see one of the biggest musicals of the 21st century. “Hamilton” is returning to Syracuse in fall 2025 as an add-on to the M&T Bank Broadway in Syracuse’s 2025-2026 season, Famous Artists announced Tuesday. The Tony-winning smash will be staged at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse.
Comedy stars talk about Syracuse, ‘Jim Benheim’ on new podcast (listen)
Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze spoke about the Salt City with actors Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes on a new episode of the trio’s “SmartLess” podcast. Bargatze recorded the episode while he was in Syracuse for a performance in March, leading to some light jokes about Central New York.
Syracuse lands in-state target Jayden Mann
Recent recruiting wins for Fran Brown and Syracuse Football have come from across the region and across the country. But Thursday the Orange picked up another 2025 recruit, this time from in the confines of New York state. Jayden Mann, a 6-4, 285 offensive tackle from the Bronx, committed to...
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