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Jury watches brutal videos of Syracuse man’s torture after kidnapping
Syracuse, N.Y. -- In 2023, Koddie Beechner was homeless and living under a bridge near the Rescue Mission shelter in Syracuse. In April 2023, he was eating breakfast at the Samaritan Center when he was approached by two men and led at knifepoint to the apartment of Tashawn Adams, Beechner testified to Wednesday.
15-Year-Old Arrested in Connection with South Utica Price Chopper Robbery
UTICA, N.Y. -- A 15-year-old has been charged in connection with a recent robbery at the Price Chopper in south Utica. The incident occurred last week on July 17. Utica Police spoke with store associates, who reported seeing a male conceal items and attempt to leave the store. When confronted,...
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...
Homelessness discussion focuses on Watertown's Factory Street
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Littered sidewalks and overflowing shopping carts on Factory Street are the latest focus in the discussion on homelessness in Watertown and Jefferson County. Watertown Mayor Sarah Pierce says homelessness is something both the city and county need to tackle together. “It is great that we...
Part of Court Street Building Falls to Sidewalk in Binghamton
A section of sidewalk in downtown Binghamton has been closed after part of a building's parapet wall fell on it. The city public works department erected barricades in front of the Court Street property on Tuesday. Public works department barricades in front of the former CVS Pharmacy store at 34...
Another Confirmed Tornado in New York Brings Total to 21
The tornadoes just keep coming. Another touched down in New York this week. A record number of twisters have ravaged the state over the last few weeks and the month isn't even over yet. On average, New York typically sees two tornados in July and about nine a year. Not...
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.
Ben Oreskes joins The New York Times
We are thrilled to announce that Benjamin Oreskes, most recently of The Los Angeles Times, will be joining The New York Times to become a statehouse correspondent in Albany, N.Y. For Ben, this is a coming home of sorts, in more ways than one. He’s a native Upper West Sider,...
Zeldin predicts Trump will ask Netanyahu ‘what else’ can US do in meeting
Former New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin suggested that former President Donald Trump will discuss further U.S. support for Israel during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu is set to meet with Trump on Friday, two days after addressing Congress on the war in Gaza. Zeldin, who is Jewish and a former […]
Rebuilding Rome, the upstate New York city that is looking forward after a destructive tornado
ROME, N.Y. (AP) — A tornado that hit this small, upstate city tore off rooftops, leveled brick buildings and toppled the steeples of two historic churches. No one was killed, but the twister left a debris-strewn scar through downtown and nearby areas. More than 370 homes were damaged. Residents...
Looking up to North Syracuse’s Olympian
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)– Most of America sees Breanna Stewart as one of the top basketball players in the world. But to young female basketball players in Central New York, she’s proof you can achieve your dreams. One of the Henninger girl’s basketball players in their summer league, Destiny...
Kiyan Anthony Includes Syracuse in Final Six Schools
Kiyan Anthony, a 2025 four-star recruit, included Syracuse as one of his final six schools that he’s considering. The son of Orange great Carmelo Anthony released the list on Thursday evening. Anthony is ranked as a consensus top-40 player in the class of 2025. The guard is considering Syracuse,...
8-month-old remains hospitalized after Carbon Street house collapse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate University Hospital confirms only one person is still hospitalized from the house collapse on Carbon Street that occurred on June 18. The 8-month-old was downgraded from critical condition to serious condition according to Upstate. The eleven other individuals injured in the collapse have since been...
Boilermaker Corporate Cup and School Challenge winners announced
UTICA — The winners of the Corporate Cup and the School Challenge at the 47th running of the races on July 14 have been announced by the Boilermaker Road Race. The Corporate Cup is presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and the School Challenge is presented by GPO Federal Credit Union.
Incident with train under investigation in Oriskany, state police say
ORISKANY — Reports of a train accident in the village of Oriskany shortly before noon on Thursday are under investigation, according to law enforcement officials with the New York State Police. The alert was raised at about 11:56 a.m. for initial reports that a person may have been struck...
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...
Utica man stopped with loaded gun at Syracuse airport checkpoint will face no charges
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A man from Utica who tried to get on a plane with a loaded weapon Tuesday will face no criminal charges. The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority alerted the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office, who declined prosecution, police said in police reports filed Tuesday. The 31-year-old man...
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