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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...
One Person Killed, Another Airlifted to Syracuse After Upstate NY Car Crash
State Troopers responded to a fatal 2-car accident on Route 12 on Tuesday that took the life of an Upstate NY man. Troopers say, 44-year-old Dominick Brown of New Berlin was killed in the crash. Police say, on July 23, 2024, at about 3:48 p.m., State Police responded to NY-8...
7 people displaced by attic fire in Solvay home
Solvay, N.Y. — Seven people were displaced after a “minor” attic fire in a Solvay home early Thursday morning, officials said. The fire at 404 First St. was reported at 1:19 a.m. Firefighters found light smoke when they arrived, according to Matthew Zingaro, the first deputy fire...
Man stabbed to death by homeless man he took into his own home, family says
Syracuse, N.Y. — Kevin Works’ kind heart was what caused his death, his family said. The 62-year-old, who worked part-time at Meachem Elementary School, was stabbed to death on July 15 at the Seneca Garden Apartments at 103 Riverdale Dr., police said. Peter J. Boehm, 33, was arrested...
Syracuse Hancock International Airport TSA intercepts firearm at airport checkpoint
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted a loaded firearm at Syracuse Hancock International Airport that was detected in a traveler’s carry-on items at the checkpoint yesterday, Tuesday, July 23. A .45 caliber handgun was found loaded with eight bullets, including one in the chamber.
Two hospitalized after motorcycles struck by SUV on Teall Avenue
Two people are recovering in the hospital after two motorcycles were hit by a car on Teall Avenue Tuesday evening in Syracuse. It happened around 6:30 p.m., bringing traffic to a standstill as many people were heading home from work just blocks away from the I-690 on-ramp. A witness who...
8-month-old hurt in Syracuse house explosion off critical list; others out of hospital
Syracuse, N.Y. — The youngest victim of a house explosion in Syracuse is no longer in critical condition almost two months after a gas explosion injured 13 people. Rishma Mohamad Alam, who is 8 months old, is now in serious condition, according to Upstate University Hospital. If you purchase...
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...
Firefighters quell large blaze at Ben Weitsman scrap yard
GEDDES, N.Y. — An outdoor fire broke out at the Ben Weitsman of Syracuse scrap facility in Geddes Tuesday morning. At 5:58 a.m., the Solvay Fire Department responded to 333 Bridge Street and arrived at a large outdoor fire according to the department's Facebook page. Additional resources from the Fairmount Fire Department and Lakeside Fire Department were also brought in to control the blaze.
11 people treated after accidental exposure to pepper spray at Destiny USA movie theater, one taken to hospital
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, Syracuse firefighters were called to an odor/fume investigation at Destiny USA. 911 dispatchers then told firefighters while they were en route to the mall that an unknown substance had caused several people to start coughing in one of the movie theaters, SFD said.
New Hartford Police Looking for Runaway Teenager
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- The New Hartford Police Department is looking for a 13-year-old, who was last seen on July 11 when he ran away from the House of the Good Shepherd. Kaharri Coston is described by police as a 13-year-old black male, approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing around 140 pounds.
24-year-old man shot in the leg in Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. — A 24-year-old man was shot in the leg in Syracuse on Monday, police said. Around 9:42 p.m. police responded to Upstate University Hospital where a man with a gunshot wound on his leg was being treated police said. The man is expected to survive, police said.
Drunk driver crashed into pond outside Bass Pro Shops in Central NY, cops say
A Central New York man has been arrested after allegedly driving drunk, crashing a truck into the pond outside a Bass Pro Shops store at the Fingerlakes Mall. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in the area of Finger Lakes Mall Drive and Clark Street Road in Auburn on Saturday night. A black Ford F250 was found in the pond in front of the Auburn Bass Pro Shops, sinking into the water around 10:51 p.m.
Cayuga County Sheriff's Office looking for Bass Pro Shop grand larceny suspect
AUBURN, N.Y. — The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office is investigating a reported grand larceny at the Finger Lakes Mall in Auburn. The incident happened on Sunday, June 2 at the Bass Pro Shops store. Deputies are now searching for the suspect pictured here, appearing to wear a white t-shirt...
New community center to be named after fallen CNY officers
The name of Salina’s new Community Center was unveiled with the families of Onondaga County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Michael Hoosock and Syracuse Police Department Officer Michael Jensen on hand. Salina Supervisor Nick Paro said plans for the center have been in the works for a while, but the naming...
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