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Carthage woman describes harrowing dog attack
SYRACUSE, New York (WWNY) - “I don’t blame the dog.” That’s what a Carthage woman is saying after being attacked outside her home by her neighbor’s dog. Amelia McCreery spoke with 7 News from her bed at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse on Thursday. She...
Fran Brown: Restore SU greatness
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Syracuse is another ACC school with a new head coach in Fran Brown, who immediately made an impact by bringing in the highest ranked recruiting class in school history. New he’s hoping to return championship-starved Syracuse to prominence.
As Syracuse’s elected officials go mum on ‘good cause’ opt-in, advocates assemble coalition
New York State’s elected officials in April handed Syracuse and municipalities around the state a choice: whether to opt in to “good cause” eviction protections for tenants. Legislators intended for “good cause” to force landlords to provide a reason for evicting tenants and to prevent rent hikes...
Chevy Court Hosts Krockathon Reboot on July 27
After a five-year hiatus, Krockathon is making its long-awaited return to Syracuse on Saturday, July 27 at Chevy Court located in the NYS Fairgrounds. Since 1996, this iconic festival has been a highlight for rock fans, and this year’s reboot promises to deliver an unforgettable experience with a stellar lineup of bands.
Oronde Gadsden’s first message to Fran Brown: ‘If you get a quarterback, I’m in. If you don’t, I’m out’
Syracuse, N.Y. — The key to keeping Oronde Gadsden II in Syracuse was quarterback Kyle McCord. Or at least it was new coach Fran Brown finding someone of McCord’s stature to be his first quarterback at Syracuse. During an interview broadcast on the ACC Network as part of...
18-year-old shot multiple times on North Side Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. — An 18-year-old was shot multiples times Wednesday night in the North Side of Syracuse, police said. Police responded to the 900 block of Park Street for a shooting with injuries around 10:20 p.m., said Kieran Coffey, a spokesperson for Syracuse police. They found an 18-year-old male...
Route 90 Sales Have Begun – Parking Restrictions in Place on Cayuga Street to Prevent Accidents, Ensure Emergency Vehicles Can Easily Pass
The sun is shining and the sales have begun on the 50 mile route of the famous Route 90 sales. Starting from Homer all the way up to Montezuma, shoppers will be exploring all the deals and finds the Route 90 Sales will have to offer. With the large amount...
City of Cortland Awarded $65K by State for Ash Tree Management
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has recently announced over $7 million dollars for urban and community forestry grants throughout the state for 23 projects in total. The City of Cortland will receive $65,000 towards Ash Tree Management. The funding will help with the removal and replacement of Ash Trees within...
Famous Route 90 Sales Happening This Weekend
A sign the month of July is coming to an end is the annual Route 90 sales from Homer to Montezuma. Taking place every year on the last full weekend for the month of July, there will be 50 miles of garage/yard sales. Some sales could begin tomorrow, Friday, but a majority of Route 90 Sale will open up come Saturday morning and continue through Sunday.
SU scholarship memorializes fallen police officer from Webster
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Syracuse University is honoring fallen Ohio police officer Jamieson Ritter, a native of Webster, with a new scholarship. Ritter was shot and killed while responding to a call as an officer with the Cleveland Police Department in Ohio. Before his days as a police officer, Ritter graduated from McQuaid Jesuit High School, […]
Barn Total Loss During 2nd Alarm Fire in Harford – 10 Fire Departments Respond; No Animals Inside
A barn is considered a total loss after a 2nd alarm fire in the Town of Harford Wednesday evening. Around 7:15 in the evening on July 24th, a structure fire call came into Cortland County 9-1-1 dispatch at 1493 Route 221. Flames were seen coming from a large barn on the property.
Former Border City Hose Co. chief admits to stealing over $18k in funds
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A former chief of the Border City Hose Company pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from the company. According to the NYS Comptroller’s Office, 71-year-old John Morabito admitted to stealing $18,772 from the fire company, which serves residents in Geneva and Waterloo. From 2015 to 2021, while Morabito was chief, […]
Rochester man arrested for stealing ‘large amount of meat’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Rochester man this week after deputies said he walked out of the Brockport Walmart with a “large amount of meat” he did not pay for – and allegedly flashed a knife at another customer who tried to intervene. Ethan White, 23, was arrested Wednesday night […]
‘Nothing but a horror show:’ Inside account of Rochester Holiday Inn conditions
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As News 8 reported earlier this month, the property owner of the Holiday Inn on State Street in Downtown Rochester has been facing issues surrounding code violations in addition to the hotel management group, IHG Hotels, stating it was not taking reservations while the owner addresses “issues.” For the first time, […]
One dead, one hospitalized after head-on crash in Brookfield
BROOKFIELD — A 44-year-old man is dead after his vehicle crossed into the oncoming lane and struck another vehicle head-on in Madison County Tuesday afternoon, according to the New York State Police. Troopers said Dominick E. Brown, 44, of New Berlin, Chenango County, was southbound on Route 8 at...
Potentially Deadly Veggies Sold In New York Stores
A voluntary recall has been expanded due to the potential health threat it poses in New York State. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall. The recall was initiated by findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The vegetables at the center of the recall may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Another Tornado Touched Down In New York State
The month of July has been a record month for tornados in New York State and another one was confirmed to have touched down earlier this week. The National Weather Service in Buffalo confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down near Orwell, New York. This was the 20th tornado to be confirmed in New York State this month.
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
Accused Salman Rushdie Stabber Also Charged with Support for Hezbollah
From a Justice Department press release; Matar is also awaiting trial for attempted murder in New York state court: A grand jury returned a three-count indictment charging Hadi Matar, 26, of Fairview, New Jersey, with attempting to provide material support to Hizbollah, a designated foreign terrorist organization, engaging in an act of terrorism transcending national…
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