Crime
Rome Police Seek Driver in Fatal Pedestrian Accident
Authorities searching for SUV that fled scene after striking woman, who later died from injuries
Man Fatally Shot in Syracuse's Park Avenue Neighborhood
Police identify victim as 32-year-old Jonathan Pitts
Syracuse to Pay $130,000 to Wrongly Arrested Man
Officers mistook a registered sex offender with a similar name during an arrest in New York City.
Weather
Central NY to See First 40-Degree Day in a Month
Temperatures in Syracuse and surrounding areas will climb this weekend, ending a prolonged cold stretch.
Syracuse Snowstorm Sets New Daily Record
December 30th, 2025 snowfall surpasses previous record from 1946.
Upstate NY City Hits Decade-Low Temperature of -36 Degrees
Several Upstate NY communities matched or beat their lowest temps of the winter.
Lifestyle
19 Things to Do in Central New York This Week
From Syracuse Winterfest to the CNY Boat Show, there's plenty to enjoy in the region.
S. Bruce Hotaling, 76, Longtime Edwards Resident, Passes Away
Hotaling was a retiree of the Newton Falls Paper Mill and the Department of Corrections
What's Open and Closed on Presidents' Day 2026
A guide to holiday hours for banks, schools, government offices, mail, and more
Politics
Two North Syracuse hospital workers granted bail after months in detention
The married couple from Cuba, facing possible deportation to Ecuador, are appealing their case while local unions, advocates, and neighbors rally to help with bond, legal fees, and pressure on lawmakers.
Two candidates compete for vacant Syracuse Common Council seat
A longtime member and a newcomer vie for the at-large position
Democrats Announce 2026 Candidates in Onondaga County
Party leaders unveil slate, including new Manlius supervisor pick
Business
BetMGM Offers $150 Bonus and $2.5K+ Casino Deals in PA for Presidents' Day
New BetMGM bonus code CUSEMGM unlocks huge sports betting and casino rewards for Presidents' Day weekend.
Syracuse Attorneys Explain Business Succession Planning with Revocable Trusts
Davies Law Firm guides Onondaga County owners through structuring trusts for smooth leadership transitions.
Novelis plant in Oswego County to resume full production this year
Ford says fire-damaged aluminum plant will be back online in 2026
