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Nationally, car thefts are down; in Syracuse, car thefts continue to rise
National data suggests that car thefts are cooling across the country; the opposite is true locally in Syracuse. In just the past week, the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office reported a record 77 cars stolen in a seven day period. The Syracuse Police Department has investigated 802 stolen vehicles so far this year, 220 more than was stolen by mid-August 2023, a year that ended up shattering records in the city for stolen cars.
Dragon Boat Racing will return to Syracuse’s Inner Harbor this September
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Clear your schedule, it’s back!. For its second year, the two-day Syracuse Inner Harbor Fest will be brought back to the community. This year’s event, hosted by COR Development Company in partnership with Empower Federal Credit Union, Equitable Advisors, and Limp Lizard, will not only support Clear Path for Veterans but also The Baldwin Fund, which is dedicated to funding breast cancer research, according to COR.
Crouse Health opens new emergency room expansion
SYRACUSE N.Y. — After 4 months of renovations, Crouse Health has opened a new expansion in its emergency department. The new Rapid Evaluation Unit quickly serves patients who arrive at the Emergency Department with physicians and a tech who evaluate the patients and determine the appropriate course of action. This unit serves both critical and non-critical patients who come to the walk-in emergency department entrance.
Gutter protection with Barry Best Seamless Gutters
(WSYR-TV) — As you know, we’ve had a number of storms this year. Homeowners know just how important gutters are at managing water. You can make things easier on yourself and your home with Barry Best Seamless Gutters. Roger Westcott joined us this morning for more on the gutter protection they offer.
UPDATE: 13-year-old charged in deadly shooting of 25-year-old in Syracuse
Update at 3:20 p.m. on 8-16-2024: A 13-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection to the deadly shooting of 25-year-old Matthew Freeman. Syracuse Police said the teen has been charged with the following: The investigation into this incident is still ongoing. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Syracuse Police Department Criminal Investigations Division […]
Adoptable Pet of the Week: Tommy
(WSYR-TV) — Our adoptable pet of the week comes Recycle-A-Bull Bully Breed Rescue. Tommy is a mastiff-mix and about 18-months-old. He’s been with the rescue about three weeks and they are still learning his temperament. Volunteer Ken Mosher said so far he’s people and dog friendly and knows...
Syracuse sees 5,100 private sector jobs added in July
Syracuse added 5,100 private sector jobs in July compared to the same month last year, according to the New York Department of Labor. This represents a 2% increase, among the strongest growth rates in Upstate New York. Statewide, nearly 11,000 private sector jobs were added in July, with the largest...
Man who fatally shot Syracuse youth football coach acted in self-defense, DA says
Syracuse, N.Y. – A man who fatally shot a youth football coach acted in self-defense, the District Attorney said Friday. Shakur Wingate, 27, is accused of using an illegally possessed gun to shoot Jamar Mack Sr. around 2:30 a.m. on June 16 in Syracuse’s Valley Plaza in the 4100 block of South Salina Street, according to an indictment filed in Onondaga County Court.
Former Syracuse RB Muwaffaq Parkman finds transfer destination, will play for former Orange star
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Former Syracuse running back Muwaffaq Parkman, who was among the large group of players to transfer from SU during the transition to new head coach Fran Brown, will play for Robert Morris next season. Parkman announced his transfer destination on X (previously Twitter). He will coached at...
Syracuse football: Comparing ticket prices to other ACC teams
The Syracuse Orange football season opener is just two short weeks away - the first of four home games in five weeks. With seating capacity in the JMA Wireless Dome cut down to around 42,000, and the excitement surrounding Fran Brown taking control of the program, you’d figure there aren’t many tickets left.
Shooting on Stark Street in Utica
UTICA, NY (WKTV) - Police are investigating a shooting on the 900 block of Stark Street in Utica. It happened just after 4 am. Police say when officers got to the scene, a man had been shot in the abdomen. It was reported that the victim was sitting on his...
Utica Woman Killed in Ohio Crash
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- Four people, including a woman from Utica, were killed in three separate crashes on the Ohio Turnpike Thursday. Ajla Vukovic's family said she was in the backseat of a car that was hit by a tractor trailer. Vukovic was sleeping at the time of the crash.
Body Found in Utica Friday Morning; Police Investigating
UTICA, N.Y. -- A body was discovered on Leland Avenue in North Utica Friday morning. Authorities located the deceased male on the grounds of the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority. The specific location on the property has not been revealed. Utica Police arrived at the scene at around 9:30 a.m. At...
Local High School Marching Bands Take Part in Community Performance
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- Local high school marching bands from Oneida County showcased their talents during Thursday night's annual community performance. The bands gathered at the New Hartford High School on Oxford Road. The New Hartford marching band participated in the event, marking the debut of their show, which they...
$200M available to help school districts move to electric buses
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—New York State School Districts and bus operators are required to transition their fossil fuel school buses to zero emission fleets by 2035. They are also required to only purchase zero emission school buses after 2027. To help reach that goal, $200 million is now available for school districts on a first come, […]
Pennsylvania Attorney General joins multistate effort to support gun sale regulations
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of state and federal regulations that govern gun sales, arguing that these laws are critical for public safety. The coalition, led by New York, filed an amicus brief Thursday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for […]
Sherrill sidewalk project promotes safety, accessibility
SHERRILL — Construction is underway to build a sidewalk along Route 5 to improve safety — and accessibility to local businesses — for the many walkers in the Silver City. “Sherrill has always been a very walkable community,” City Manager Brandon Lovett said. “About four years ago...
Will New Yorkers Now Have to Pay a Surcharge for Online Betting?
Online betting platforms have considered a plan to take away part of your winnings, just as New Yorkers prepare for football season to kick off. New York has had a very lucrative beginning to 2024, pulling in more tax revenue from online gambling than any other state. New York sports betting has raised five times more revenue than Pennsylvania, which came in a distant second. This has been attributed to the incredible amount of money wagered as well as New York's 51% tax rate for online betting, the highest in the country.
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