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Utica man sentenced on federal fentanyl charges
SYRACUSE, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A Utica man learned his fate in federal court on Wednesday, May 1 after pleading guilty to fentanyl possession charges. 38-year-old Eric Ares of Utica was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for consipiring to possess and distribute fentanyl on Wednesday, according to United States Attorney Carla Freedman. Ares pled guilty in an earlier appearance in the Syracuse Federal Court.
Pro-Palestinian activist in Syracuse told to step down after antisemitic posts surface, group says
Syracuse, N.Y. — A local pro-Palestinian activist taking part in protests at Syracuse University is under fire for violent, antisemitic comments made on social media 12 years ago. Several posts on a now-deleted Twitter account linked to graduate student Aziza Zahran praise the Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. If you...
Opponent Preview: What to know about No. 3 seed Duke
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. After securing its most regular-season wins since 2017, Syracuse heads to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the ACC Tournament. SU sealed the No. 2 seed with a 3-1 conference record, only finishing behind Notre Dame, which went undefeated in ACC play.
Car crashes in Hopewell; driver found dead
Hopewell, N.Y. — The Ontario County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a driver was found dead following a late-night crash. Deputies responded to an iPhone crash notification around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in Hopewell. Curtis Wright, 55, of Seneca Falls was declared dead. Police said Wright's vehicle left the north...
Another warm spring month
SYRACUSE, NY (WSYR-TV) – It was yet another warm month across central New York in April. The grass has greened up, the trees are budding, and flowers are blooming as spring has sprung the last half of April. Temperatures in April ended up at about 3 and a half...
Plans are in motion for an I-81 bridge rehabilitation in Syracuse, and roundabout in Cicero
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced two big projects coming to Central New York. These plans derive from $12 million going towards infrastructure improvements to boost mobility and safety. The first being a $3.7 million rehabilitation of the I-81 bridge, over East Colvin Street in Syracuse. A date has yet […]
Local mom donates her liver to save her baby’s life
NORTH SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A North Syracuse mother is sharing the story of her baby who was born with a rare liver disease, that required her daughter to get two major surgeries at less than one year old. “We call her warrior Maliyah because she is. She is...
Hudson Valley brewery knocks off Syracuse restaurant in annual NY’s best burger contest
Chatham, N.Y. — A brewery in Hudson Valley has knocked off a seven-time champion in New York’s best burger competition. The New York Beef Council this morning announced Chatham Brewery as the winner of this year’s “Best NY Burger” competition. This is the first win for the brewery, located at 59 Main St., Chatham, about 30 miles south of Albany.
Concert Week sale: How to get $25 tickets for Syracuse amphitheater shows
Live Nation is offering $25 tickets to more than 5,000 concerts nationwide, including at least 10 shows at the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse. This year’s “Concert Week” sale takes place May 8-14 and celebrates the 10th anniversary of the events company’s annual promotion.
Your Stories Q&A: Milk plant in Auburn is expanding, and bringing in how many jobs?
TOWN OF AURELIUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – You ask, we answer!. Viewer Question: What’s being built at Cayuga Milk Ingredients?. The viewer was also curious if the expansion will bring jobs to the area. Cayuga Milk Ingredients (CMI) is located just outside the City of Auburn, off Routes 20...
Bullet goes through ESF dorm room window in Syracuse, college officials say
Syracuse, N.Y. — A bullet went through a dorm room window at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, university officials confirmed Wednesday. The bullet was found Wednesday morning on the dorm room floor in Centennial Hall, said Danielle Gerhart, ESF executive director of communications and marketing. It is believed the shot went through the window Tuesday night, she said.
Onondaga Co. Sheriff Shelley reacts to tragic news in North Carolina
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — North Carolina’s tragic news hits close to home for our local law enforcement as they continue to mourn the loss of Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen and Onondaga County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Michael Hoosock. “We’re holding up fine. We just keep moving. It’s all...
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