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Man in critical condition after being shot in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, Syracuse police were called to Crouse Hospital for a man who arrived with injuries from a shooting. A 33-year-old man had been taken to the hospital by a private vehicle after being shot at the 100 block of West Kennedy Street.
Hundreds pray at service for slain cop Michael Hoosock. ‘He always responded to the call.’
North Syracuse, N.Y. – Several hundred mourners sang songs, said prayers and lit candles Wednesday evening at a prayer service for Onondaga County Sheriff’s Lt. Michael Hoosock, who was ambushed and killed Sunday by a man with a semi-automatic assault rifle. Many mourners left in tears after the...
President Biden will visit Central New York next week to formally announce federal government’s $6.1 billion award to Micron
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — President Joe Biden will visit Central New York next week to formally announce the $6.1 billion award of CHIPS funding to Micron, sources familiar with the White House plans confirmed to NewsChannel 9. The visit is scheduled for some time on Thursday, April 25, sources...
Schumer says US will provide $6.1 billion to Micron Technology for chip plants in NY, Idaho
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has reached an agreement to provide $6.1 billion in government support for Micron Technology to produce advanced memory computer chips in New York and Idaho. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., personally courted Micron to build what would ultimately be a set of...
A vigil of remembrance for Lt. Hoosock displaying his dedication to his community
NORTH SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – Spreading a flicker of light in a time of darkness by remembering someone so dedicated, so good. “You know, I think the fact that Mike was you know a trained EMT, that he was working as a volunteer firefighter. He was a lieutenant in the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department, his involvement in the bomb squad. I mean, he was a really devoted and connected man,” said Father Christopher Celentano, pastor of St. Rose of Lima Church in North Syracuse, where the vigil was held on Wednesday, April 17.
Fulton girls lacrosse mounts major comeback to knock off Liverpool: ‘We didn’t give up’
Fulton trailed for a majority of its matchup against Liverpool on Wednesday. But the Red Dragons managed to overcome a late deficit and pull off the comeback win in a 14-13 nailbiter over Liverpool. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Weedsport baseball scores 3 runs in 6th inning to top Onondaga
The Weedsport and Onondaga baseball teams both came alive in the later innings on Wednesday. The game was knotted at four in the sixth inning, but the Wolverines scored three runs in the bottom half in a 7-4 victory. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Baldwinsville track squads victorious against Fayetteville-Manlius, Auburn
The Baldwinsville track and field squads celebrated their seniors in a tri-meet against Fayetteville-Manlius and Auburn on Wednesday. The Bees held a Senior Night ceremony and grabbed team victories over the Hornets and Maroons. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Before the demolition of Kimmel, Marion Halls, alumni take walk down memory lane
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. After a 75-point men’s basketball win, Syracuse University alum Bryan Dumas ran to the Taco Bell in Kimmel Hall with his friends to celebrate. At the time, Taco Bell locations around Syracuse would offer free tacos after a 75-point win, and gathering in Kimmel to enjoy the “Taco Time” offer after the game became a tradition.
Extraordinary: Celebrating high school musicals
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It is the time of year for high school musicals. While not every school can be showcased in this special, Carrie Lazarus highlights a few of the smaller schools and the incredible work that they’re doing. Among the schools highlighted in this special are:
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