News Archives December 2021
Woman reported shot in apartment on Syracuse’s Near West Side
NY Attorney General releases graphic video of fatal Syracuse police shooting
More than 50,000 KN-95 masks made available for Oswego County residents
Oswego mom arrested after trying to kill teenage son with kitchen knife, deputies say
McMahon expects up to 2,100 Covid cases on New Year’s Eve as Onondaga County hits new daily record
Update: Taft Road reopened after deputies take man into custody
Large police response in Clay after man yells threats, racial slurs at neighbors
Some New Year’s Eve celebrations are canceled as Covid surges across Onondaga County
New York minimum wage in 2022: An increase takes effect Upstate on Friday
Huge well-known craft store now open at Destiny USA
Meet the CNYSPCA Pet of the Week: Joe
Oswego appoints new DPW commissioner after predecessor accused of punching 13-year-old
Man shot in the leg on Syracuse’s South Side
New Year’s Day: What’s open, what’s closed on Jan. 1? Banks, mail, stores, trash, more
Thank you, Centro drivers, for safe and courteous service (Your Letters)
Firefighter to restore abandoned Syracuse apartments; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 30)
Million-dollar home sales soar by 64% in 2021; see all 23 in Onondaga County
Syracuse pizzeria employee stabbed in head after chasing man who stole pizza, police say
Man reported stabbed in neck on South Salina Street in downtown Syracuse
Where Syracuse residents can get free KN-95 masks at multiple locations across the city
Onondaga County records 450 new Covid cases, 3 deaths
Ghislaine Maxwell guilty in Jeffrey Epstein abuse case
$2,500 reward offered for information on armed robbery of CNY bank
NY Covid hospitalizations reach 10-month high, surging 48% in a week
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon says he’ll likely push controversial legislative map forward
See which Onondaga County towns, villages made last-minute marijuana decisions
New York State Fair to ban nearly all smoking for first time
Today’s obits: Antoinetta Pascarella was nicknamed ‘Mayor of the Northside’
Syracuse man charged with armed robbery in Clay
No, NY lawmakers are not voting on bill to detain the unvaccinated (FACT CHECK)
Busted: 196 new arrests just added to the syracuse.com police blotter - murder and rape among charges
New York cannabis in 2021 in review: Marijuana industry finally gets rolling
How to watch as Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh is sworn in for second term
Upstate NY school bans ‘Jingle Bells’ due to holiday song’s ‘questionable past’
Find out how towns, villages in Onondaga County are handing out Covid tests, KN-95 masks
Reference to public assistance was unnecessary in illegal eviction story (Your Letters)
Central New York’s best restaurants of 2021; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 29)
Getting ready for The Wegmans Ice Masters Holiday Drive Through Display
Syracuse firefighter to restore abandoned South Side apartments where his grandmother lived
Former Senate leader Harry Reid dies at 82
Oneida County bank robbed a week after unsuccessful robbery at same location, police say
Downstate DA: No charges for Andrew Cuomo from allegations by 2 women
McMahon won’t stop Onondaga County from ringing in New Year at parties, despite Omicron’s spread
Three Syracuse stores robbed at gunpoint within two hours, police say
Knives found inside Cortland boy’s teddy bear by TSA
Woman killed in Oswego County crash identified by State Police
NY rewards Syracuse, Onondaga County with $19 million for sharing services
Traffic update: Interstate 481 reopened after debris cleared from overturned tractor-trailer
Today’s obits: John Nolan was a Syracuse police detective and worked for DA’s office
Today’s obits: David Mooney was a freelance artist, CBA graduate
List of 71 new businesses in Central New York includes a food pantry
See the priciest home sales since 2018 in Onondaga County; 2021′s wild market dominates
40% of Syracuse students lived in poverty in 2020, Census data shows
Upstate NY CEO resigns after accusations of forcing employees to visit strip clubs, prostitutes
Syracuse priest asks person displaying vulgar flag on school bus route to reconsider (Your Letters)
Hochul’s office discloses no meetings with lobbyists over 4 months as governor
Record number of Covid cases in New York state; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 28)
What makes life in CNY great? Successful leaders see the strengths
South Geddes Street fire badly damages home; Red Cross helps Syracuse resident
1 dead, 3 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Oswego County
NYC Covid-19 vaccination mandate for private sector takes effect
Georgia woman, 78, escapes camper fire on NYS Thruway (see photos)
Central NY driver thought he hit a guardrail, but police say it was a man with a walker -- who is now dead
NY State Police investigating multi-vehicle, fatal crash in Oswego County
Onondaga County Covid update: 7 deaths, more than 1,700 new cases over weekend
Covid hospitalizations in New York top 5,000 for first time since March
State police identify trooper who shot man carrying sword and knife
See photos: right lane blocked near Waterloo on New York State Thruway after camper fire
People in Motion: 16 new hires, promotions, appointments, more at CNY businesses, organizations
2021 IN REVIEW: The Year of Denial (Guest opinion by Michael Heath)
2 children dead in Utica house fire; cause under investigation, police say
Syracuse man arrested in shooting outside South Side convenience store, police say
NY OKs $1M to bring food market, education center to Erie Canal building on Syracuse’s Westside
New York state breaks Covid record with nearly 50,000 new cases in a single day
Grinches deliver malice on Christmas; plus, more Syracuse basketball schedule changes (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 27)
Former CNY teacher dreamed of being a mom. Covid cut her wish to just one day
Utica man arrested in fatal Christmas morning hit and run, police say
$1.2 million home in Skaneateles: See 147 home sales in Onondaga County
Restaurant inspections: Funk ‘n Waffles, Shanghai Kitchen have violations; 63 satisfactory; 2 correct previous violations
Reporting that made a difference in 2021 (Editorial Board Opinion)
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South African equality activist, dies at 90
Winter weather advisory issued for Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego counties
Search for missing 71-year-old woman called off
Syracuse weather update: Rain to continue Christmas night
Grinch-like vandals deliver malice to Onondaga Hill on Christmas
Friends mourn GOP city chair Randy Potter, who loved sports, the Grateful Dead and above all politics
State police release new details on trooper’s shooting of suspect in Herkimer County
Fire damages apartment today at East Side complex in Syracuse
Another Covid Christmas: Youth pageant at UCC Bayberry (photos)
Onondaga County reports the most Covid-19 cases since start of pandemic nearly 22 months ago
Teenage girl from Oswego County missing for almost 2 weeks. Have you seen her?
Traffic update: Interstate 81 northbound lanes reopened after crash cleared in Syracuse
Liverpool teen arrested for phoning in fake shooting threat to Syracuse school, police say
Police departments donate to help save Solvay pizza shop destroyed in fire
See 6 Onondaga County towns where the average home price is over $300,000
Syracuse native Lisa Gentile is 5th woman to accuse Chris Noth of sexual assault
Early morning fire destroys barn at Cicero farm
Getting vaccinated is a gift to children, neighbors, health care workers (Guest opinion by Dr. Robert Dracker)
Syracuse-area school gets $1 million gift from member of well-known CNY family
Store owner scares off would-be robber in Syracuse’s Park Avenue neighborhood
Syracuse man charged in 3 spa robberies pleads guilty to 1; faces up to 7 years in prison
Andrew Cuomo won’t be charged for touching female NYS trooper at racetrack
New Year’s Eve in Times Square still on with smaller, vaccinated crowd
Critics have one more chance to speak out on Onondaga County Legislature maps they call racial gerrymandering
Omicron wave crashes in Onondaga County: 2nd-highest daily Covid cases recorded
Woman faces federal indictment in Syracuse, accused of steering Fort Drum contracts to boyfriend
Syracuse man convicted of attempted murder in deadly police shootout sentenced, will appeal conviction
Christmas in CNY could be more wet than white -- again
Cazenovia College mandates Covid booster shots for students, employees
Rochester nursing home employee charged with raping 81-year-old resident, NY AG says
New Taco Bell in Onondaga County’s northern suburbs sets opening date
$15.6M proposal would bring retail, restaurants, high-end senior living to Syracuse South Side
Christmas 2021: What’s open, closed on Christmas Day? Banks, mail, stores, restaurants, more
2021 one of Syracuse’s worst years for homicide deaths: 32 dead
Hochul makes using fake Covid vaccination cards a state crime in New York
Brick with mask taped to it tossed through Syracuse shop window; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 23)
She called Syracuse police 10 times before illegal eviction arrest: ‘Mommy, I’m so scared’
Syracuse South Side shooting during attempted robbery ruled self-defense, DA says
Syracuse man third person arrested for fatal shooting during botched robbery, troopers say
I tested positive with an at-home Covid test: Now what do I do?
Syracuse Proud Boy admits to conspiracy in Capitol riots; faces one of longest prison sentences
Syracuse ‘Old Newsboys’ Christmas fundraiser nears this year’s goal (but it’s never too late to donate)
FDA authorizes first Covid pill for at-home treatment
SUNY Upstate’s medical school receives record $25 million gift
Brick with mask taped to it tossed through Syracuse shop window
NY state adds over 1,000 Covid booster shot appointments at fairgrounds
Syracuse University delays start of spring semester because of Covid surge
One Syracuse firefighter injured in early morning fire that caused house to collapse
Charged: 142 new arrests just added to the syracuse.com police blotter
Hochul signs bills to help people with disabilities, families
NY mask inspectors will not go into counties, Hochul’s office says
Syracuse readers say celebrating ‘12 bars of Christmas’ is reckless as Covid surges (Your letters)
2021 on track to surpass last year as nation’s deadliest, again largely due to Covid
Police carry man in wheelchair out of burning Solvay building; plus, Armory Square restaurant relocating (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 22)
Syracuse Stage cancels remaining performances of ‘Matilda the Musical’ due to Covid-19
Woman reported shot multiple times in Syracuse’s Valley neighborhood
CNY woman arrested after sending officer to hospital with bite, police say
Cayuga County man sentenced after selling drugs that led to fatal overdose, ADA says
Onondaga County Legislature passes district map that critics call racial gerrymandering
Centro plans to reduce city bus fares from $2 to $1, eliminate free transfers in Syracuse
Census: New York leads nation in population decline amid Covid-19 pandemic
Onondaga County Legislators will not vote on $85 million aquarium in 2021
5 police officers rush into burning Solvay building, carry out man in a wheelchair: ‘This is what we do’
Le Moyne College mandates Covid-19 vaccine booster shots for students
Syracuse mall Destiny USA reducing hours after holidays amid Covid concerns
Critics ask one last time: Don’t split majority-Black district in Syracuse
De Blasio says ‘No more shutdowns’ as NYC faces Covid spike
20,000 at-home Covid tests kits will be given free to Onondaga County residents
Syracuse man, jailed after U.S. Capitol riot with guns and ammo, expected to plead
Regents exams canceled in January in New York for 2nd year because of Covid
Excessive U.S. military budget is disgraceful (Your letters)
Former Upstate NY dentist takes over NIH, becomes Dr. Fauci’s boss
Covid omicron variant symptoms to look out for if you are fully vaccinated
Family forced out of home by early morning fire in Syracuse
SUNY Oswego appoints top administrator to fill in for retiring president
Syracuse store clerk supported huge family overseas before being executed on the job
Former Cuomo aide Joe Percoco released from federal prison
Woman stopped at Syracuse airport trying to board plane with fireworks
Can’t find a Covid-19 home test? Where to get swabbed in CNY before Christmas holiday
Eviction story reveals alliance between police and landlords (Your letters)
Police rescue person in wheelchair from Bianchi’s Pizza Pad fire in Solvay, officials say
After more than 40 years of operation, prominent Syracuse-area jeweler is calling it quits
Onondaga County Legislature takes up redistricting and $85 million aquarium at last 2021 session
Covid-19 eviction moratoriums favor renters, force landlords to give free shelter (Your Letters)
Another Syracuse-area school district is giving students, staff an extra vacation day
Man shot in leg at Destiny USA mall; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 21)
Covid vaccine rates still lag in Syracuse: See data and search all 1,753 NY zip codes
Leaders start with values, create a mission, then add empathy, integrity, transparency
Multiple departments respond to serious fire at Solvay pizza shop
Utica man arrested on multiple child pornography charges
Syracuse University urges staff to work from home as Covid cases increase
Utica woman arrested lies, bites police officer, police say
Omicron sweeps across nation, now 73% of US COVID-19 cases
Cicero man charged after guns, drug-related items found in car on Oswego BOCES campus
$85M Onondaga County aquarium on for close vote as lawmakers express doubts
Nine Covid-19 deaths in Onondaga County; hospitalizations steady
NY’s health commissioner tests positive for Covid as Hochul says millions of home tests are coming
Waitress at Syracuse diner surprised with $1,400 tip; Customers plan to help other restaurant workers
Man shot in dispute with another man at Destiny USA mall in Syracuse
State Attorney General opens investigation into pedestrian hit, killed by off-duty Cicero officer
Syracuse council approves stimulus spending on Microsoft upgrade, despite questions on proposed hub
Trump sues NY AG Letitia James, seeking to end investigation into his business practices
Syracuse boy admits killing 84-year-old by stabbing her 43 times; chance of parole before he’s 20
Man shot in leg during dispute at Destiny USA mall in Syracuse
Inmate who died by suicide in Syracuse jail identified as man from Clay
Company news: Dr. Ofrona A. Reid hired for leadership role for Syracuse Community Health Center
Gov. Hochul supports keeping new Buffalo Bills stadium in Orchard Park
Oswego deputies detain 3 people, find 2 guns on BOCES school campus
Le Moyne College gives president 4-year contract extension
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund is not the answer (Guest opinion by Jason Purdy)
New rule lets debt collectors contact you on social media
SUNY taps outgoing Oswego college president to serve as interim chancellor
New York ban on foam food containers, packing peanuts goes into effect Jan. 1
Today’s obituaries: Services set for long-time TV anchor Rod Wood
Woman robbed in her Syracuse home by 4 masked suspects, police say
People in Motion: 13 new hires and promotions at CNY businesses, organizations
Oswego DPW commissioner charged with punching teen; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 20)
NY cannabis law: Many Onondaga County communities block sales; some big towns yet to decide
Man charged with attempted murder, first-degree assault after incident in Chenango County
Police ID man fatally shot on West Colvin Street in Syracuse
20-year-old Utica man charged with felony meth possession
Central New York Bicycle Giveaway hosts 25th Christmas giveaway, finding homes for 2000 bikes
Minivan drives through Syracuse Dunkin Donuts
Man shot on West Colvin Street dies at hospital, Syracuse police say
Man taken to hospital after early morning Syracuse house fire, officials say
New Covid cases in NY hit record high for 2nd straight day; ‘SNL’ goes on without audience
$1,495,000 home in Skaneateles: See 184 home sales in Onondaga County
Man reported shot on West Colvin Street near Syracuse’s South Side
Syracuse Stage cancels 2 performances of ‘Matilda the Musical’ this weekend due to Covid-19
Man, 55, robbed at gunpoint in Syracuse’s Brighton neighborhood, police say
Three teenagers arrested for stabbing 16-year-old at Baldwinsville school
YouTube TV viewers lose ESPN, ABC and other Disney-owned channels in fee dispute
Syracuse mother and adult son with Covid-19 die minutes apart at Crouse Hospital
Off-duty Cicero police officer driving car that hit, killed 20-year-old pedestrian
Restaurant inspections: Coppertop Tavern location has violations; 64 satisfactory; 4 correct previous problems
Meet the OCHS Pet of the Week: Xena
Rep. Katko’s vote on Mark Meadows benefited Trump base, not public (Your letters)
Pedestrian reported dead after being hit by vehicle in Cicero
Court allows Biden vaccine mandate for large employers to take effect
USPS offers $10,000 reward for information on armed attack of mail carrier in Syracuse
Winter weather advisory issued for CNY, up to 5 inches of snow expected
Onondaga County Legislature could vote on $85 million aquarium next week, but support is fragile
Onondaga County braces for Covid surge as it sees 6 more deaths, 318 new cases
NY legislators, advocates want permanent Excluded Workers Fund
Hochul wants to increase pay of health care workers
Catskill man who burst into flames from police Taser dies at Syracuse hospital
NY attorney general taps brakes on effort to seize Cuomo book profits
New Covid cases in New York reach highest level since winter; See latest data
Liverpool urgent care center offers drive-through Covid testing
Syracuse University cancels holiday parties, other campus activities amid Covid-19 surge
Two Syracuse museums win $1 million in NY state grants intended to boost tourism
Mattydale daycare provider charged with murder; indictment alleges how 23-month-old died in her care
Syracuse second grader asks Santa Claus for just one thing. Gifts for his classmates
Inmate hangs himself at Onondaga County Justice Center
See all Onondaga County towns where average home price is up over $50,000 in 2021
Teamwork puts CNY in strong place to vie for economic opportunities (Guest opinion by Robert M. Simpson)
Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency appoints new executive director
Oswego DPW commissioner punched 13-year-old at city holiday event, police say
NY Attorney General probes mysterious death at Van Duyn. Will there be criminal charges?
Upstate NY high school student, 18, dies of Covid-19
HGTV surprises Syracuse woman with home makeover; plus, painful lessons of Covid (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 17)
Central NY’s painful Covid lessons in 2021: Who is living and dying right now?
18-year-old stabbed in head on South Side, police say
Utica man arrested for stealing fire department vehicle; his 3rd arrest in a day
24-year-old man sentenced to 21 years to life for killing Auburn man
Central NY schools respond to TikTok school threats hitting districts nationally
Mom and son die in Oswego County house fire; other son jumps out window to safety
HGTV surprises Syracuse woman with home makeover for new TV show: ‘This is a beautiful new beginning’
Los Angeles man pleads guilty to flying to Syracuse to have sex with 10-year-old, feds say
Critics: Latest Onondaga County legislature maps not good enough to avoid ‘racial gerrymandering’
Syracuse broke a high temperature record before the sun even came up
Ralphy’s 2021 Syracuse Christmas shoe drive shatters donation record
See 42 people indicted in Onondaga County: Attempted murder, perjury among charges
Meet the CNYSPCA Pet of the Week: Tanner
‘Cheerleaders’ got Destiny mall wrong. Now, they’re wrong about $85M aquarium (Your Letters)
Alec Baldwin credits Wegmans, brownies, ‘Jeopardy!’ for mom’s long life on her 92nd birthday
Councilors, Thornden Park neighbors still not satisfied with $11M Syracuse University agreement
Loyalty to Cuomo blinds SUNY trustees to chancellor’s toxic behavior (Editorial Board Opinion)
Today’s obituaries: Curtis R. Dailey was a military intelligence analyst and instructor
Covid surge causes Oswego school district to switch to remote learning (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 16)
Illegal evictions in NY: Police fail a tenant who returns home to find everything gone
Syracuse police chief and district attorney respond to Syracuse.com story about illegal eviction
Man, 18, in serious condition after getting shot in head in Syracuse’s Elmwood area, police say
Oswego city schools switch to remote learning amid rise in Covid-19 cases
Man, 18, reported shot in Syracuse’s Elmwood area, taken to hospital before police arrived
NYC moves to stop new buildings from using natural gas
How police say a CNY woman used forged checks to steal over $17,000 from her family
CNY man found hiding in locked bathroom after burglarizing 2 restaurants, police say
Clock ticking for Syracuse developers to enter federal prison after court closes state corruption case
Middle schooler talked of bringing a gun to school, troopers deemed threat not credible
3 Oneida County students hospitalized after bad reaction to vape pen, deputies say
Traffic alert: Portion of I-690 eastbound in Syracuse closed
Postal worker held up at gunpoint while working on Syracuse’s North Side, police say
Christmas Bureau returns to OnCenter to hand out books, toys, food
McMahon’s $85 million aquarium closer to a vote in county legislature
Syracuse man who killed man in North Side bar sentenced to 25 years to life in prison
Today’s obituaries: Navy veteran Michael Lambie died from Covid complications
CNY could smash a heat record for second time in a week
Mid-year formulary bill is bad medicine for NY (Guest Opinion by Larry Teal)
Longtime Syracuse nuisance property on path to becoming taxpayer, site of job-creating tech firm
Busted: 251 new arrests just added to the syracuse.com police blotter
Update: State police found action by Phoenix student was not a threat
‘Syracuse has lost a giant’: TV legend Rod Wood remembered by colleagues, friends
Covid surge leads Cornell to cancel activities, move finals online; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 15)
Congress approves debt limit increase, avoiding default
How troopers say 2 stole over $1,000 in coin counting machine scheme
Second arrest made in fatal Fulton shooting during botched robbery
Rod Wood, a Central NY news anchor for decades, dies at 81
Long-abandoned Syracuse Developmental Center might house drone manufacturing center, state says
Fulton woman sentenced to 4 years for possessing, planning to sell synthetic drug
Cornell cancels activities, moves final exams online as Covid spreads rapidly on campus
Why I’m running again (Guest Opinion by Roger Misso)
Andrew Cuomo ordered to pay back $5.1 million in book profits to state
Pfizer confirms Covid pill’s results, potency versus omicron
AG hopefuls exit race after James seeks reelection
Man stabbed after breaking into home of his child’s mother, police say
3D reproduction of Columbus Monument never could beat the real thing (Your Letters)
Today’s obit: Arthur Diefendorf loved sailing, was president of Diefendorf Gear
He sells Central New York nostalgia by the box. Business has never been better
Another student sues Syracuse University for refund after classes canceled due to Covid
Kirkville man sentenced to 13 years for child pornography
List of 46 new businesses includes pediatric house call business
More than a dozen NY counties refusing to enforce state mask mandate
Here we go again: How local bars, restaurants will handle new Covid mandate (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 14)
Free Thruway tolls, traffic circle, cash: New Salina supervisor wants state to pay for loss of I-81
Brian O’Shaughnessy on leadership: Great leaders grow leaders
Car in Niagara Falls rescue attempt went over brink
Syracuse man charged with manslaughter after fight at Dollar General turns deadly
See New York state trooper save toddler who was choking (video)
Air Force discharges 27 for refusing to get COVID vaccine
New York state box truck crashes into railroad bridge in DeWitt
How fierce were the wind gusts near you in Upstate NY storm? (map)
Man firing shotgun closes down North Side neighborhood
Justices won’t block vaccine mandate for NY health workers
Here we go again: How CNY bars and restaurants will handle new mask/vaccine mandate
On first day of new mask mandate, compliance varies wildly at Central NY businesses
Baxter International completes acquisition of Welch Allyn owner Hillrom
Republicans, Democrats propose another round of district maps after ‘racial gerrymandering’ accusations
First omicron case of Covid-19 confirmed in Onondaga County
Can’t blame Save 81 proponents for trying to save their businesses (Your Letters)
Oneida Indian Nation updates face mask policy at Turning Stone, other casinos and properties
Upstate NY TV stations receive new ‘Chinese Zodiac Killer’ letters; FBI investigating
People in Motion: 16 new hires, promotions, and rehires, at Central New York businesses, organizations
National Guard didn’t pay rent at Syracuse airport for 5 years. No one noticed as debt grew to $2M
Zephyr Teachout exits race for New York attorney general
3 arrested after car chase with gunfire in Syracuse turns into car crash in DeWitt, police say
Schumer: Central New York picked to advance in US competition for economic development money
State mask mandate begins, but will it be enforced? (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 13)
How 6 coffee lovers grew their Syracuse people-counting company into a $1B ‘unicorn’
Update: Baldwinsville’s Christmas tree back up after winds toppled it this weekend
Syracuse man shot, killed on North Side
DeWitt police take parolee into custody hours after woman is shot multiple times in Syracuse
Fast-spreading fire in Camillus blocks front door; homeowner hurt while escaping on back deck
Multiple fire departments respond to ‘fully involved’ house fire in Camillus
Search for survivors of multi-state tornado outbreak continues: ‘I pray that there will be another rescue’
Anne Rice, ‘Interview with the Vampire’ author, dead at 80
$2,890,500 home in Skaneateles: See 162 home sales in Onondaga County
Close to 7,000 without power this morning after winds up to 62 mph hit Central NY
Editorial cartoons for Dec. 12, 2021: Weary of Covid, Ukraine threat, Sen. Bob Dole
Report of shooting at Syracuse apartment complex leads to large police response
Over 20,000 people without power in Central New York as heavy winds slam region
Unseasonably warm weather breaks 42-year record in Syracuse on a windy Saturday
Manny Breland, Syracuse basketball icon and educator, remembered as ‘a giant in this community’
Wind advisory issued for Central New York counties; gusts could reach 55 mph
Syracuse man charged with murder, assault in separate shootings
Syracuse man found dead in trunk ID’d; police make arrest in murder
Man shot to death in parking lot of West Side bar ID’d by Syracuse police
Man shot to death in parking lot of bar on Syracuse’s West Side
Meet the OCHS Pet of the Week: Brenda
Restaurant inspections: Grease running down the wall at Great Wall; 8 satisfactory; 3 correct previous violations
Tornadoes hit several states, at least 70 feared dead in Kentucky, Illinois Amazon warehouse destroyed
See 4 Onondaga County towns where home prices are up over 30%
Police, EMTs respond to 3 locations on Syracuse’s Southwest Side; 2 hit by gunfire
Ithaca man faces attempted murder charge after shooting man in face near Five Guys restaurant
Teen critical after getting shot in stomach on Syracuse’s Near West Side, police say
Driver in critical condition at Upstate after head-on collision with delivery truck, police say
Court won’t stop Texas abortion ban, but lets clinics sue
Pfizer Covid booster shots now available for 16- and 17-year-olds at NYS Fairgrounds
Body found in trunk of car parked on Syracuse’s East Side
Destiny USA to require all shoppers to wear masks; Wegmans, Tops, Target, Walmart also explain their plans
Onondaga County won’t enforce new state mask mandate until businesses learn rules
Man robs Tops grocery store in DeWitt at gunpoint; police ask for public’s help
Watch Ryan McMahon’s Covid-19 update after NY imposes new mask mandate
Hope for the Holidays volunteers hawk papers, take money for Christmas Bureau Friday, Saturday
New York imposes statewide mask mandate as Covid-19 surges
Today’s obit: Emmanuel ‘Mike’ Calocerinos was a civil engineer, co-founder of C&S Companies
Diver in Niagara helicopter rescue gives credit to crew in interview
After wintry snow and ice, Syracuse could see record-high temps this weekend
How NY ethics panel could force Cuomo to pay back millions
Central New York, Mohawk Valley enter $1 billion US competition for economic development
In a season of shortages, what about Christmas trees in Central New York?
Police: Car that sparked rescue entered Niagara River intentionally. Plus, Tucker named All-American (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 10)
Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas dies at 33
Victim of home invasion robbery in Madison County shot at while chasing suspects
21-year-old man stabbed in back on Syracuse’s North Side, police say
NYC lawmakers pass bill that would allow noncitizens to vote in city elections
Jussie Smollett convicted of staging downtown Chicago attack, lying to police
Malfunctioning snowmobile forces CNY man to jump off and injure his ankle, deputies said
Oswego County man convicted of multiple felonies related to child pornography, feds say
US expands Pfizer Covid boosters, opens extra dose to age 16
In a first, workers at Starbucks shop in Buffalo vote to unionize
Car that sparked helicopter rescue entered Niagara River intentionally, police say
Update: FEMA ambulance crews still coming to CNY, but not this week, NY officials say
NY attorney general seeks Trump’s testimony in civil probe
FDA expands Pfizer COVID booster, opens extra dose to age 16
Car stuck in Niagara River after dramatic rescue effort nears edge of American Falls
Oneida County imposes mask mandate, temperature checks as Covid-19 cases rise
NY Attorney General Letitia James drops campaign for governor
Another Onondaga County town votes against allowing recreational marijuana sales
Syracuse man, 27, already charged in 2 murders, now tied to 3rd murder
AG Letitia James wants NY to fund abortions for women from states with strict limits
See Upstate NY home’s Guinness World Record-setting Christmas display of over 600K lights
Remembering Joanne Shenandoah, queen of Native American music (Guest Opinion by Ellen Bello)
Musicians pay tribute to matriarch and mentor Joanne Shenandoah
Today’s obit: Thomas Ryan drove for Critz Farms, loved the outdoors
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras resigns amid furor over inappropriate texts, comments
Diver braved ‘inherent danger’ in ‘incredible’ rescue effort at Niagara Falls
Meet the CNYSPCA Pet of the Week: Millie
How will the world decide when the pandemic is over?
Correction officers’ union sues NYC over vaccine mandate
‘House Hunters’ couple finds the right home in Baldwinsville
Senate rejects Biden’s vaccine mandate for businesses
NY cannabis czar Christopher Alexander talks rollout, expungement and New Jersey
Chair of NY’s Cannabis Control Board discusses state’s strategy on key decisions
Big MaMa’s Cheesecakes was once a local sensation. When it came back, the roof blew off
CNY man dies mysteriously at notorious nursing home. Was there a cover-up? (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 9)
A man, 63, dies mysteriously during rehab at notorious Syracuse nursing home. Was there a coverup?
Update: North Manlius Road reopened after crash involving downed pole, tree
Firefighters called to DeWitt Town Center after garbage truck dumps flaming trash
State to give Syracuse $10M to improve area south and west of downtown
Federal appeals court upholds $2.1M judgment for Syracuse man in excessive force case
Longtime Syracuse criminal lawyer testifies in own criminal trial that could send him to prison for years
2 taken to hospital after collision forces SUV into home in Lysander, troopers say
Advocates: NY state should be careful about lead paint dust during I-81 construction
2 hydrants didn’t work at Destiny USA fire: Syracuse works to find out why
Man identified in fatal I-690 crash in Geddes
Woman pulled from vehicle in Niagara Falls rapids is dead, police say
Feds send emergency ambulances to help transport patients if Covid swamps Syracuse hospitals
Oswego County forecast to get 3 to 6 more inches of snow tonight
Report: Person pulled from vehicle trapped in Niagara Falls rapids (video)
Covid cases spike even as US reaches vaccine milestone
Giant Christmas tree outside Fox News headquarters set afire
Onondaga County reports 2 new deaths from Covid, including man in his 30s
WATCH: Car trapped in rapids at the top of Niagara Falls, emergency crews on the scene
Katko: US should pull athletes from 2022 Beijing Olympics, diplomatic ban not enough
Company news: Dr. Charles Nicolais hired by St. Joseph’s Health
Don’t let holiday stress tempt you into risky gambling (Your Letters)
Syracuse police might use surveillance cameras to read license plates; officials want feedback
Southwest to add seasonal nonstop flight from Syracuse
NY hospitals strained as Covid surges: Search 198 facilities to see which are full
The Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade is coming back, and so are its ‘story-telling’ grand marshals
Missing Camillus woman found driving on Thruway near Buffalo, police say
See 32 New York hospitals ordered to halt elective surgeries
Syracuse judge powers through ‘odd and difficult’ murder case: ‘We can do it’
Biden to withdraw nomination of Cornell professor as banking regulator
New York first in US to be approved for $539M homeowners assistance fund
Capital Region leaders urge masks regardless of vaccine status
Today’s Obits: Mary Petta Miller was 108, worked at Addis Co.
Publisher scraps plans to release book by Chris Cuomo
‘Pharma Bro’ firm reaches $40M settlement in gouging case
More than 50 crashes, cars off the road reported in Onondaga County as drivers deal with snowy, icy roads
Botched drug robbery led to Fulton shooting that left one man dead, another hurt, police say
Why Netflix bills are going up in New York
Pfizer says Covid booster offers protection against omicron
Charged: 173 new arrests just added to the syracuse.com police blotter
Syracuse mayor announces date, location for annual State of the City address
NY’s Bottle Bill has a midlife crisis. Time for a reboot (Guest Opinion by Mary Kuhn & Ryan Thoresen Carson)
Town of Skaneateles takes stand on marijuana sales, but splits its decision
Funeral set for Manny Breland, Syracuse basketball pioneer and longtime local educator
Fire causes evacuation of Destiny USA. Plus, Syracuse loses to old Big East rival Villanova (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 8)
For 50 years, it’s been hard to sue cops for misconduct. A NY lawmaker from Syracuse has another idea
Woman, 69, in critical condition at Upstate after she was hit by car in Syracuse, police say
Boil water advisory issued for 2 Oswego County villages, health department officials say
Camillus police searching for missing 84-year-old woman. Have you seen her?
Fire at Destiny USA mall in Syracuse forces complete evacuation
Sheriff’s office searching for 2 men who stabbed, robbed delivery driver in Clay
Update: GOP and Democrats to propose competing Onondaga County district maps
Oswego County expected to get hit with more snow, wind tonight
Oswego mayor declares state of emergency as hospital fills during Covid surge
Man in wheelchair rescued by Syracuse firefighters after 3 homes catch fire on North Side
GOP legislators to propose new Onondaga County district maps, aiming for Dec. 21 vote
Manny Breland remembrance did justice to his place in history (Your Letters)
Syracuse teen, 17, avoids murder conviction, gets 21 years in prison for shooting death of Puerto Rican man
CNY World War II veteran who helped defeat Nazi Germany dies at 95
List of 46 new businesses filed in Central New York includes pot retail and aesthetics
Adam Weitsman’s new venture: Instagram-ready mentoring group you probably can’t afford to join
22-year-old man shot in arm on Near Westside, police say
Ralph Rotella’s annual Christmas shoe drive for the Rescue Mission aims for new record
Winter weather advisory: Lake effect snow to hit Central NY, wind gusts up to 30 mph expected
Finger Lakes winery building destroyed by fire: ‘We are heartbroken’
Omicron confirmed in CNY; plus, siblings escape Taliban, get new life in Syracuse (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 7)
Afghan siblings who made heartbreaking choice to leave parents are starting new life in Syracuse
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul leads challengers in Democratic primary poll
Tiffany Munford on leadership: Be the kind of leader you’d follow into a volcano
Syracuse police investigate shooting after man walks into hospital with gunshot wound
First Covid-19 Omicron cases confirmed in Central NY
Syracuse hires USDA sharpshooters again to control city’s deer population
Syracuse man pleads to murder after hearing Family Guy’s ‘Stewie’ would be used against him at trial
Upstate NY woman accused of stealing $1 million from Cortland roofing company
6 more Onondaga County residents die of Covid-19, another 1,052 test positive
Winter weather advisory issued for Syracuse area, surrounding counties calls for up to 5 inches of snow
Syracuse University students, staff must get Covid booster shots before spring semester
Syracuse will pay up to $650,000 to clear snow from sidewalks this winter
From afar, readers react to exoneration of Anthony Broadwater (Your Letters)
State Police asking for help finding missing 31-year-old woman
Gunman makes rare courtroom apology to ‘hero’ Syracuse train/bus station guard (video)
Syracuse woman charged in Fulton shooting that killed 1 man, injured another man
Syracuse hospital, Aetna extend contract 1 month to avoid disrupting 15,000 patients
‘Con man’ stole nearly $400,000 from Manlius church in fish farm scam; he’s repaid tiny amount
NYS Fair announces first free concert of 2022, changes Chevy Court show times
NYC private employers must require all workers be vaccinated, mayor says
Federal student loan payment pause set to end in January
Save 81 story gives us the information to hold leaders accountable (Your Letters)
People in Motion: 62 new hires, promotions, more at CNY businesses, organizations
Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant
SUNY chancellor facing calls to resign over texts mocking Cuomo accuser
High winds down power lines, rip roof off Dewitt bakery; gusty winds to continue into tonight
‘Hero’ guard shares what happened day he was shot saving a family from a shooter at the Syracuse bus/train station
Cinderella CBA wins state football title; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 6)
National Grid adds staff, monitors high wind forecast for Upstate New York; gusts could reach 55 mph
Update: Man safe after threatening to jump off window ledge; North Salina Street reopened
Syracuse police block off North Salina Street after reports of man firing shots from apartment
Bob Dole, former senator and presidential candidate, dies at 98
$4 million home in Skaneateles: See 127 home sales in Onondaga County
Editorial cartoons for Dec. 5, 2021: Omicron variant, Michigan school shooting, abortion case
Give generously to provide Hope for the Holidays (Editorial Board Opinion)
Troopers investigating fatal crash involving Jefferson County teen driver
AG’s office: Oneonta officer justified in fatal shooting of man swinging knife at toddler
CNN star Chris Cuomo fired over help for brother Andrew in sexual harassment scandal
41-year-old man dies hours after being shot at his Fulton home
St. Lucy’s Christmas program brings joy to West Side (photos)
Two men injured in Fulton shooting
Meet the OCHS Pets of the Week: Brother Piggies
Restaurant inspections: See 65 establishments that passed, 2 that corrected previous violations
Family of Syracuse double homicide victim desperate for answers: ‘Justice for my son, that’s what I want’
New Costco-like retailer specializing in wholesale food, supplies for restaurants proposed in Salina
NY lets schools ‘test-to-stay’ so more kids exposed to Covid can remain in classrooms
Manhunt ends: Parents of accused Oxford school shooter arrested in Detroit
4 forced from home after attic catches fire on Tipp Hill, deputy chief says
Accident closes all westbound lanes on I-690 near State Fair Blvd; update: road reopens
Delivery driver stabbed during robbery at Clay apartment complex, deputies say
The post-Thanksgiving Covid surge has taken off in Onondaga County
Today’s obits: Joan Deppa, Ph.D., was a journalist and author who taught at SU
Truck ripped apart when it hit Onondaga Lake Parkway railroad bridge
Rumors of active shooter at Liverpool High School unfounded, deputies say
Study suggests past Covid infection may not fend off omicron
18-year-old driver of stolen car crashes on Onondaga Lake Parkway after fleeing Liverpool traffic stop
71-year-old man who died after crash in Syracuse identified
See Onondaga County communities with most homes sales so far in 2021
Secret behind Anthony Broadwater’s ‘Lucky’ exoneration revealed in planned film, ‘Unlucky’
See 100s of illuminated ‘magical’ poinsettias, orchids at Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Syracuse unveils new loan program for small city businesses. (Some loans will be forgiven)
Two adults, 2 teens displaced by house fire in town of Onondaga
See how many elementary-age kids in Onondaga County have gotten Covid-19 shots
Capital Region man kills wife, 5-year-old son, police say
New national men’s clothing retailer opening at Destiny USA
US started inquiry into Cuomo sexual harassment claims
One of the oldest and biggest auto dealerships in Central New York sold
CNY hospitals and ICUs are nearly full just as winter starts: ‘It may get pretty bad’
Owners of empty storefronts in Syracuse’s high-poverty neighborhoods may get boost under federally funded program
Lowering farmworker overtime threshold would put NY farms, food supply at risk (Your Letters)
WHO says measures used against delta should work for omicron
Forget about asking price for CNY real estate. Plus, National Guard deployed to help nursing homes (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 3)
Forget the asking price. CNY real estate sellers have been getting more than that for months
Onondaga Lake Parkway shut down for hours overnight after crash involving stolen vehicle; update: road reopens
U.S. Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding government shutdown
Police in Camillus searching for man who robbed Solvay Bank
Rome woman killed in head-on collision, 2 others hospitalized, troopers say
Man dies after crashing into utility pole during medical emergency in Syracuse, police say
Security guard beaten by robber in downtown Syracuse garage, police say
Gusty winds leave more than 3,000 without power in parts of Syracuse, Onondaga, Geddes
Syracuse woman headed to prison for fatal crash near Waterloo outlets in Seneca County
Syracuse nursing home reopening Covid unit to ease hospital gridlock
Ex-Democratic Party figure from Western NY charged with sex assault on child
NY National Guard sending medical personnel to help short-staffed Syracuse nursing home
A rainy summer in Syracuse exposed a growing problem: Black mold
Armed man outside UN arrested after standoff, lockdown
Raging house fire in Clay ruled accidental
Omicron confirmed in Minnesota man who traveled to NYC
JMA Wireless to hold job fair this week for new 5G manufacturing plant in Syracuse
Today’s obits: Sandy DeCarr loved animals, nature, and volunteering
Syracuse man asks for plea offer in 15-year-old’s Creekwalk murder. DA drops huge number
Meet the CNYSPCA Pet of the Week: Leon
New York’s Indian nations ramp up marijuana sales while state licensing lags
Future uncertain for proposed Microsoft tech hub in Syracuse
Byrne Dairy & Deli to close a store that’s operated for nearly 50 years
Fire Chris Cuomo. Journalist abused viewers’ trust by shaping ex-gov’s defense (Editorial Board Opinion)
See exclusive court video as Anthony Broadwater is cleared of Alice Sebold’s rape 40 years later
New NY health commissioner takes over from embattled Zucker
Biden launching winter Covid-19 booster, testing campaign
Save 81: Powerful forces fight to keep interstate through city. Plus, SU women pull an upset (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 2)
Save 81: Powerful forces masked as grassroots movement fight to keep interstate through Syracuse
Fans rush Henninger basketball court after hard foul, fights break out, game ends early
CNY man arrested for animal cruelty after 3 pit bull puppies die, police say
South Africa’s new Covid-19 cases nearly double in 1 day amid omicron variant
Feds pick up Syracuse University’s $4.4 million bill for Covid response
Alice Sebold’s rape memoir ‘Lucky’ pulled by publisher after Anthony Broadwater cleared of the crime
Two arrested by Cicero police for armed robbery of gas station; third person charged with tampering with evidence
‘Stewie’ from adult sitcom Family Guy is key evidence during Syracuse trial in ADK man’s murder
Rochester getting interim mayor as embattled Warren resigns
Justices signal they’ll OK new abortion limits, may toss Roe
1st US case of Covid-19 omicron variant identified
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh far outraised, outspent opponents during successful reelection bid
Gov. Kathy Hochul to push for Interstate 81 funding in Washington visit
Two big Upstate NY counties declare Covid emergencies: Why not Onondaga County?
Chris Cuomo suspended from CNN: Loyalty to former NY Gov. and brother Andrew puts him at risk
Minimum wage hike creeps closer in Upstate New York
Busted: 200 new arrests just added to the syracuse.com police blotter
Streamlined SNAP application will boost enrollment, Hochul says
1 person in critical condition, 2 hurt in three-car crash in Solvay
Give teachers, health workers the resources they need, for a change (Your Letters)
US moving to toughen testing requirement for travelers
Author Alice Sebold apologizes to Syracuse man for false rape conviction. Plus, SU basketball wins (Good Morning CNY for Dec. 1)
Bench-clearing brawl ends Henninger basketball game early, police say
SUV flips into Centro bus stop after two-vehicle collision in Camillus, firefighters say
Man, 84, suffers smoke inhalation after large house fire in Clay, deputies say
Centro bus driver injured after 3-vehicle collision on James St. in Syracuse, police say
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