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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 […]
‘I’m heartbroken’: Wells College alumni remember alma mater ahead of graduation
AURORA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Unlike the usual excitement on a college campus before commencement, Wells College was quiet as it prepares for its last graduation ever. Not only disappointing to the students but all the alums. “Deep down, I hope during graduation Pleasant Rowland comes over and says, ‘I’m buying the college. We’re going to […]
‘This game means everything to us’: RFA lacrosse raises over $1,000 for Officer Michael Jensen Scholarship Fund
ROME, NY (WSYR-TV) — The Black Knights taking on the Golden Knights on the lacrosse field at the Rome Free Academy Stadium. But this wasn’t your average regular season game. A game with a higher purpose, as Rome dedicated the afternoon to the fallen Syracuse police officer, killed in an ambush one month ago tonight. […]
‘It’s going to be millions’: Central Square hits pause on purchasing electric school buses
CENTRAL SQUARE N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Central Square School District didn’t need to pull out all the stops when they decided to wait on buying electric school buses for the largest geographical school district in the state. “There are so many unknowns, and we will continue to lobby with the governor’s office and state education […]
Mexico Tigers aim to fix baseball field, superintendent acknowledges solution
MEXICO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s not bad news for the bears, but for the Mexico Tigers when they learned they wouldn’t be playing their senior night game Thursday at home. “The boys are unable to play on the field,” said Julie Poissant, whose son plays for the Mexico Tigers. Poissant contacted the Your Stories team […]
‘It’s like losing your best friend’: Nojaim’s to shut its doors for good this Saturday
MARCELLUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The time is almost here. Beloved Marcellus grocery store, Nojaim’s is closing for good this Saturday, May 11. The convenience store chain Stewart’s will be taking its spot. Sis Norris has been shopping at Nojaim’s for over 50 years. She’s not ready to see the doors close. “I’ll probably sit down […]
Crowne Plaza moves one step closer to becoming apartment building
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The new owners of the Crowne Plaza view it as the next chapter for the city of Syracuse, by converting this hotel into housing. “What I think this will do is breathe life into an old building,” said Brian Bouchard, a representative with CHA Consulting. By also adding new amenities like […]
UnitedHealth CEO confirms 1/3 of patients data breached: How to protect yourself
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Frustrating news for United Health Care patients on Capitol Hill. CEO Andrew Witty announced that 1/3 of patient data was breached in a cyberattack in February. A $22 million ransom paid in full. “This is one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make,” said Witty said. But it doesn’t […]
‘I see potential’: Music Mentorship Program inspires passion in local children
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s tunes like the ones Reverend Doctor Kevin Stephens plays on his piano, that he hopes inspires children to want to play a musical instrument. “We decided that most children in our community are very influenced by music. Whether they can play it or not, they love music,” he said. “So, […]
Youth foundation addresses uptick in gun violence
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — In the wake of Tuesday night’s shooting in Syracuse, a local youth group is speaking out. Anthony Pitts grew up in the neighborhood where Tuesday night’s shooting happened. Hitting closer to home, he knew both men involved. “Earlier this morning I found out who they were, and I coached both those […]
The future of Syracuse housing: New strategy plan taken in by the public
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Facing a severe shortage of affordable places to live, likely to only to get worse as Micron comes to town, the city of Syracuse launching a major housing initiative. The plan builds on work already underway to quickly increase the housing stock in Syracuse. “The strategy is taking all that data […]
Crowne Plaza could turn into apartments; Planning Commission to hear proposal
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Syracuse Planning Commission will hear a proposal next week for a project to turn the Crowne Plaza hotel into an apartment building. “It’s a project that exemplifies a mixed-income housing development opportunity with market-rate housing, which there is a major need for that, and it also brings on affordable housing […]
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