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Onondaga County Sheriff details the difficulties of identifying real and replica guns
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Utica police body camera video shows the exact moment 13-year-old Nyah Mway pulls out a handgun and aims it at police. The officers tackled him to the ground and shot him as he held on to the weapon.That gun was later revealed to be a pellet gun. “Unless you walked in […]
Utica Police Chief details increasing problem with fake guns, prepares for AG investigation
UTICA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — “It’s killing me that my brother isn’t here with me and my family!” Those were the words from Nyah Mway’s brother grieving at a protest held Monday morning in Utica. The community wanting more answers as to why the 13-year-old was shot and killed by police Friday night, June 28. “He […]
13-year-old shot and killed by police, claiming he pointed ‘replica’ gun at officers
UTICA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A 13-year-old accused of pointing a pellet gun at police chasing after him was shot and killed by one of the officers late Friday night, the Utica Police Department said. In a chaotic press conference Saturday morning, disrupted by members of the public shouting at police, Utica Police Chief Mark Williams […]
Woman’s dog attacked at Liverpool dog park, dog owners share concerns over safety
LIVERPOOL, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — If you’re a pet owner, you view your furry friend as if they were your own child. Unfortunately for one woman, her dog was victim to a dog attack at the Wegmans Good Dog Park in Liverpool. Her pet is healing from multiple injuries. Wendy Usher, a dog owner, has been […]
Carbon Street neighbors describe initial chaos and efforts to save victims
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Fran Marinelli was at home with her family when they heard a big boom, thinking someone had driven into the side of their house. When they ran outside to see what happened, they couldn’t believe what they witnessed. “I saw a puff of smoke, which I thought was my friend Candy,” […]
Permit Denied: Clay Town Board strikes down creation for proposed concrete batch plant
CLAY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The decision is in and after months of meetings and petitions, the Clay Town Board voted down a special permit for a concrete batch plant on Monday, June 17. A night that’s been circled on every calendar in Clay, and the answer people were looking for. “We find the potential impacts […]
Retired state police commander details investigation into bomb threats credibility
MANLIUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Law enforcement called the bomb threats emailed to teachers in at least 10 Central New York school districts on Wednesday, June 12, not credible. Five were in Onondaga County where the sheriff’s office says they believe the emails came from overseas. It only took a few hours for those threats to […]
Strathmore family has tires stolen off SUV in the driveway, addresses safety concerns in the city
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It was like something out of a movie for a family living in Syracuse’s Strathmore neighborhood when they found their car’s tires gone and left on resting on bricks. It started as a relaxing Sunday morning until the Kucera family came out, and found their SUV in the driveway without the […]
Parents unleash on ESM school board over handling of ammunition discovery
EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — After waiting for over two hours at Monday night’s ESM board meeting, parents didn’t hold back about what happened Friday. “I sat back all weekend, crying with my child, begging him to come back to come back to school today because he deserves a fair education,” said Beth Snow, who […]
Turnout for Friday’s festivals outshine rainy, damp weather
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Thanks to a simple but very effective design, people didn’t have to really brave the elements to enjoy Greek Fest at St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church. “We have expanded our entire tent system so we were able to move the lines under the tent, so it seemed it didn’t dampen the […]
Your Stories Q&A: What’s with the flashing blue lights at two sites in Salina?
TOWN OF SALINA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer! Viewer Question: I’ve recently noticed blue flashing lights in the Liverpool area. What’s the story behind the lights? The two spots where the lights were spotted were the Le Moyne Manor Apartments — currently under construction on Old Liverpool Road — and the former Holiday […]
Syracuse Challenger Baseball kicks off season with major expansion announcement
DEWITT, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — With that swing of the bat, the Syracuse Challenger Baseball season was underway Tuesday afternoon. What made everyone keep their eye on the ball, a major expansion for carrier park. “This complex is going to be a game changer not only for Central New York and New York state, but the […]
Your Stories Q&A: Looking for firm answers about concrete panels on Onondaga Creekwalk
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – You ask, we answer! Viewer Question: Why are there several new slabs/pieces of concrete placed along the Onondaga Creekwalk in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor? You can find these 10-foot-tall concrete structures off Spencer Street, near The Preserve at 405 restaurant. They’re part of Syracuse’s latest art project, called City As Canvas. It’s […]
After two months, Clay neighbors get some answers on the concrete batch plant project
CLAY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A big night not just for the Clay community but for Goguen Realty sharing more information on the proposed batch plant, if they could get through interruptions. “People got questions here on what he’s talking about right now,” yelled an audience member. “Now it’s another five minutes,” responded one of the […]
Ithaca Board of Education hears from parents as new budget talks get underway
ITHACA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Tuesday night, May 28, the Ithaca Board of Education meeting was the first for the board to begin creating a new budget. The board heard from multiple parents who voted down the original budget due to a variety of reasons. Those reasons span across different areas of the budget. Parents […]
Fuel leak leads to fire that injures man at Oak Park Marina
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — One person was hospitalized after a boat fire at the Oak Park Marina in Wayne County. Investigators said a 65-year-old Webster man was cleaning his boat around 9:15 a.m. when it “burst into flames.” According to the DEC, he was cleaning up a fuel leak when the fuel was ignited, causing […]
Ithaca City School District hits the drawing board to come up with new budget
ITHACA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s right back to the drawing board for the Ithaca City School District after voters overwhelmingly voted down the proposed budget. Election results from May 21 have the Ithaca Board of Education scrambling. “I think there needs to be some clarity on some of the talking points we have,” said board […]
Syracuse Police ATV Detail nab two illegal vehicles on street, promote safety during ride along
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Syracuse police making a small dent in a major neighborhood nuisance, yanking two illegal bikes off the streets and ticketing three people. A special police detail working to shut down loud and dangerous vehicles. “The public is sick of seeing the four-wheelers, dirt bikes and pit bikes riding through the neighborhood […]
Earthquake rattles upstate New York: USGS
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A 2.1-magnitude earthquake shook upstate New York on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake hit roughly 269 miles north of New York City. The epicenter of the earthquake was located around 7 miles from Elizabethtown, according to the USGS. This is a developing story. Refresh this page […]
Syracuse residents, community leaders aim to quiet illegal vehicles on city streets
SYRACUSE, NY (WSYR-TV) — It’s a summer-like week, and a top summer-time complaint is heating up too. The sound of motorcycles and illegal dirt bikes zipping around Syracuse neighborhoods. An ear-piercing sound, bothering many neighbors like Rodney Sanford. “It does affect my quality of life when I’m trying to sleep, and I got to deal […]
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