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Religion at the center of rise in hate crimes across New York
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In an August 2024 report from the State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office, all hate crimes were counted – and victims were targeted for their race, gender, and sexuality. In 2023, there were 1,089 reported hate crimes across the state of New York. That...
An Onondaga County town gives the green light for granny flats
Manlius, NY - The town of Manlius appears to be the first Onondaga County suburb to legalize granny flats. The town voted unanimously Wednesday night to pass a law allowing accessory dwelling units - often nicknamed granny flats. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
‘Everyone’s just going to love him’: Bruce the Bat Dog to make his debut
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — One local pup has a big day ahead of him, as he prepares for his formal debut at Innovative Field in Rochester next week. Bruce the Bat Dog will mark his first day on the job Sept. 5. Thursday, a week before the scheduled Red Wings game, his owner told News 8 […]
Big Fish Summer – Wyatt Lawrence’s Rainbow Trout on Skaneateles Lake
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time for the next 18 Sports Big Fish Summer entry. Congratulations to 9-year-old Wyatt Lawrence, who caught this great 24.25 inch Rainbow Trout, while fishing on Skaneateles Lake. Big Fish Summer is sponsored by Valley Wholesale Bait and Tackle in Beaver Dams. If you’d like to submit a big fish […]
A visit from The Cleverlys ahead of Chevy Court performance
(WSYR-TV) — The Cleverlys are part of a one-of-a-kind, unique comedy and music experience. We’re talking about a group that blends pop music and blue grass. Lead singer, Dr. Digger joined us on preview to preview the show. Learn more about the Cleverlys at TheCleverlys.com.
Adams Field Days is Labor Day weekend tradition
ADAMS, New York (WWNY) - Get ready for the Adams Field Days this Sunday and Monday. A Labor Day tradition, both days will offer a chicken BBQ starting at noon along with events for the kids. Sunday there will be a cornhole tournament at noon. The 10th Mountain Rock Band...
Sitterly Wins Pole Position for the Oswego Classic
OSWEGO, NY (August 30, 2024) – Otto Sitterly earned the pole position for the 68th Budweiser International Classic at Oswego Speedway. Sitterly, from Canajoharie, New York, went out 23rd for qualifying and turned lap of 16.076 seconds for the fastest time of the session. Despite winning the classic on...
Preview: Ohio football begins season with road test
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WOUB) – After 259 days, football is finally back for Ohio. The opener this year will be a challenge as the Bobcats face off with the Orange on the road to kickstart the 2024 campaign. Coming in as a heavy underdog the Bobcats have an uphill battle...
Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens becomes 1st candidate to set up committee for mayoral bid
Syracuse Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens has set up a candidate committee for a potential mayoral bid. “Owens for Syracuse” was registered Aug. 26 and comes back to an address listed for Owens. Setting up a committee typically precedes an announcement for a run for office. Owens declined to immediately...
26-Year-Old Charged With Stabbing Death of Mother in Herkimer
HERKIMER, N.Y. -- A Herkimer man is charged with stabbing his mother to death at the Stone Ridge Orchards apartments in Herkimer Thursday night. Herkimer Police say they received a third-party report of a possible homicide at the Protection Avenue complex around 11:30 Thursday night. Officers responding to the apartment were met by 26-year-old Jeremiah Moore, who allegedly made disturbing comments about his mother to officers. Officers checked the apartment and found the victim dead inside.
Three displaced in Boonville mobile home fire
BOONVILLE — Three people have been displaced following a kitchen fire in a mobile home on Route 294 Thursday afternoon, according to the Boonville Fire Department. Fire Chief David Pritchard Jr. said the alarm was raised at 12:50 p.m. for a fire at 2867 Route 294. The chief said the three residents escaped without injury.
“Big Money” Mega Millions Ticket Sold In New York
Friday's Mega Millions drawing was a lucky one for a lottery player in New York. The New York State Lottery announced that a "Big Money" winning Mega Millions ticket was sold in New York from Friday's drawing. That ticket matched four out of five numbers and had the Mega Ball....
Day 11 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Ever since the State Fair started selling 7-ounce cups of milk for a quarter, chocolate has outsold plain ol’ boring white milk 12-to-1. That explains why it ranks No. 3 in State Fair Food Hall of Fame. As in years past, the state bigwigs will...
Rental Rates Approaching Unaffordable Levels In Western New York
The housing market in Buffalo has been in rare form over the last few years as housing prices have been increasing at a rate that has not been seen in generations. The Western New York housing market continues to explode with double-digit percentage increases year over year since before the pandemic in 2019. These increases are happening in both the rental and home sales markets.
Upstate New York Teen Illegally Sold “Aggressive Wild Canada Geese”
A "concerned" Upstate New York farmer" contacted the DEC and said he owned a dozen wild Canada geese he was tricked into buying. The man said he mistakenly purchased as the wild geese, thinking they were domestic geese. Wild Geese for Sale – Wayne County. The geese soon became...
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