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Masi asks governor to remove Sierra from Orange Legislature; his advocate says he will be back by end of year
MIDDLETOWN – City of Middletown Common Councilman Joe Masi, an outspoken critic of Joel Sierra, has requested that Governor Kathy Hochul remove the legislator from office. Meanwhile, Sierra’s formally designated advocate, former City of Middletown Police Chief Ramon Bethencourt, said he “welcomes” any communication with the Governor’s Office. Bethencourt also said that Sierra will return to legislative meetings by the end of the year.
Rainy weekend in Upstate NY brings chance of isolated flooding
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The warm, dry stretch of weather in Upstate New York is coming to an end this weekend. Rain is expected both Saturday and Sunday, with a chance for afternoon thunderstorms that could drop enough rain to cause isolated flash flooding. Soil is still wet from the heavy rain that fell a week ago from the remnants of tropical storm Debby.
ER Super Shady and Bourbon Express win features at Vernon
Vernon, NY – ER Super Shady (Dylan Huckabone-Miller) and Bourbon Express (John MacDonald) captured the co-features at Vernon Downs on Friday (Aug. 16). ER Super Shady ($7.70) fired late to take the $5,500 featured pace. Blue Collar Man (Josh Kinney) was first to the quarter in :26.2. Gunpowder N...
360 Sprint Car Cole Cup set for Saturday at Utica-Rome Speedway
VERNON — The Cole Cup – a premier event for 360 Sprint Cars in Central New York – returns to the Utica-Rome Speedway schedule this Saturday. The event recognizes the contributions of former speedway owner Gene Cole to racing at the Route 5 oval and beyond.
Syracuse lands front court depth with Petar Majstorovic
Just when it seemed like the 2024-25 roster was finalized for Syracuse Men’s Basketball, the Orange made a change yesterday. Petar Majstrovic, a Serbian-born center who has played in France the past few year, signed his NLI with Syracuse. A Syracuse press release has Majstrovic listed as a center,...
Destiny USA misses nearly $40 million loan deadline
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A bond rating agency has released a report showing Destiny USA cannot make a $38.9 million payment to meet requirements to extend its forbearance agreement. As a result, the company says, "the special servicer has terminated the forbearance agreement and is planning enforcement action." Kroll Bond...
Post Malone tickets are under $110: Best prices for his Upstate NY shows
Syracuse native Post Malone is bringing his “F-1 Trillion” tour to Upstate New York for a show at Syracuse’s Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview on Saturday, September 14, and Saratoga Spring’s Broadview Stage at SPAC on Monday, September 23. The tour is in support of the...
Florida Man Facing Charges in Oneida County
CAMDEN, N.Y. -- A Florida man is facing charges in Oneida County. Richard Danise, 51, is charged with criminal possession of a firearm. Oneida County Sheriff's officials reported that they responded to a home in Camden Thursday night just before midnight regarding a threat involving a firearm. Sheriff's officials said...
One injured in Westmoreland crash
WESTMORELAND — One person was hospitalized after a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of routes 5 and 233 in Westmoreland Thursday afternoon, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's deputies said a 17-year-old, of Utica, was eastbound on Route 5 at about 1:48 p.m. when he rear-ended the...
Many New York Residents Infected With Deadly Virus From Insects
Hudson Valley residents and someone from Long Island were bitten by mosquitoes carrying a deadly virus. First Person In New York State To Test Positive For West Nile In 2024. Earlier this week, a Long Island man became the first person in New York to test positive for West Nile Virus in 2024.
New York Health Officials Worried About Lead In Children’s Blood
Health officials from the Hudson Valley are warning residents about the dangers of lead poisoning, which can cause serious health issues for children. The Putnam County Health Department is currently monitoring lead levels in the blood of children. Health Department Warns Residents About the Dangers of Lead Poisoning. “Lead is...
Emergency Landing Incident In Flight To Western New York
Although several experts say that flying is the safest mode of transportation, that doesn’t prevent many people from being anxious to get on an airplane; especially with the issues of Boeing covering our newsfeeds. It’s true that most flights get to and from their destination without any incident at...
New York State Police Officer Suspended and Facing Charges in Alleged Robbery
It goes without saying that police officers, whether they're village, town, city or state police, when they make an arrest it's because they are dealing with someone who broke the law. Vast majority of the time, those people are regular, everyday civilians, however on occasion, police officers deal with more attention grabbing individuals, maybe some celebrity, a politician, or in this case one of their own.
45 guns stolen from Central NY, North Country shops; feds offer $5k award for tips leading to arrest
Syracuse, N.Y. — Federal investigators are offering a $5,000 reward for tips that lead to arrests and convictions in connection to a spree of gun shop break-ins in Upstate New York. A total of 45 guns were taken from shops in Syracuse, Cazenovia, Watertown and Endicott between July 27...
A splash hit: How Syracuse lifeguards helped get more kids into the pool this summer
Syracuse, N.Y. – When people come to Schiller Park Pool without proper swimwear, Syracuse city lifeguards are supposed to turn them away. Instead, they spent the summer collecting hundreds of swimsuits so that more kids and their parents could get in the pool. It started last summer when a...
U.S. Department of Justice awards $1.4M to the City of Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The City of Syracuse has been awarded two grants totaling $1.4 million through the U.S. Department of Justice Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants program. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program distributes funds to 50 states, U.S. Districts and territories for a variety...
Chubby Checker shares memory of meeting Ernie Davis
(WSYR-TV) — “The Twist” has become a fair tradition for us on NewsChannel 9 as we get ready for the Great New York State Fair. Chubby Checker makes sure we know how to do it right ahead of his performance every year. When he visited Bridge Street...
Trey Augliano ’27 Named Syracuse University Libraries’ 2024-2025 Intelligence++ Innovation Scholar
Trey Augliano ’27 has been selected as Syracuse University Libraries’ inaugural Intelligence ++ Innovation Scholar for the 2024-25 academic year. Augliano is studying entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, and this prestigious recognition highlights Augliano’s dedication to innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly working with diverse communities.
Prayer circle hoping that 15-year-old will not be another statistic to gun violence
SYRACUSE N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Friends, family and others joined in prayer as 15-year-old Deron “DJ” McGee Jr. fights for his life after a near-death shooting earlier this week on Monday night, August 12, in Syracuse. The 15-year-old was found bleeding to death right in front of his...
Nutrition Alumna Maggie McCrudden ’14 Shares Her Experiences Working with Team USA in Paris
For two weeks, Paris, France became the epicenter of elite athletic competition as the Summer Olympics brought thousands of players, coaches, family and fans to the City of Light. Among those working at the games this year was Maggie McCrudden ’14, a Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics alumna serving as a food and nutrition registered dietitian for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. She graduated in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition.
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