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1 Central NY high school had 100% graduation rate in 2023: See rankings
Syracuse, N.Y. — Tully Junior-Senior High School in Onondaga County was the only school in a five-county region of Central New York to have a perfect graduation rate in 2023, according to state data. The school had 100% of its students graduate last year, the highest mark for any...
Empty tables at CNY restaurants honor fallen officers who would’ve stopped in after their shift
Syracuse, N.Y. — Take any seat you want this weekend at Eva’s European Sweets in Solvay, just not the table for two next to the front door. That’s reserved. For Michael Hoosock and Michael Jensen. On a normal night, Onondaga County sheriff’s Lt. Hooscock and Syracuse patrollman...
Warm start to April, but something is missing so far
The first 4 out of 5 days were chillier than average with even just over a half an inch of snow in Syracuse. However, since the 5th of the month, last almost two weeks, we’ve felt warmer than average temperatures every day but one, the 13th when the high was 48 degrees. That stretch includes a record high of 78 degrees on the 9th too!
Syracuse man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on drug charges
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A 32-year-old Syracuse man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. Javier Bachiller admitted that back on Oct. 19, 2023, he possessed 500 grams or more of meth in a Syracuse garage he was renting that he intended to distribute.
Man sold illegal guns, parts at Syracuse park, investigators say
Syracuse, N.Y. — A Syracuse man sold illegal guns and parts to a police source at a city park, federal investigators said. Mergim Ademi, 24, was charged Friday with selling five guns, ammunition and an aftermarket trigger device, according to his complaint in federal court. Ademi caught the attention...
Inside an ambush: How a gunman looking for trouble lured cops into a deadly trap
Syracuse, N.Y. — Christopher Murphy was spoiling for a fight with law enforcement Sunday afternoon. After spending part of the day drinking with a friend at The End Zone bar in Liverpool Sunday, Murphy drove the friend through Tipp Hill in his gray Honda Civic. At one point, Murphy fled police going nearly 100 mph.
Search finds more guns at Salina home where shootout left 2 officers dead
Salina, N.Y. — Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office investigators on Tuesday removed more guns from the Salina home where a shootout with police Sunday left two officers and an assailant dead. The search began Tuesday morning and lasted all day, said Tom Newton, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office....
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.
Man fatally shot this weekend identified; family and friends hold vigil
Syracuse, N.Y. — A man killed in a shooting on Syracuse’s West Side Saturday has been identified. The man was Jesus Carmona, of Syracuse, District Attorney William Fitzpatrick confirmed Tuesday. The shooting occurred in the 200 block of Sabine Street around 12:03 p.m. Saturday. Carmona was dead when...
18 months after accident, Paul Gait finds his way forward: ‘The past is the past’
Syracuse, N.Y. – Paul Gait does not like to waste time ruminating about the past. It’s a trait he said he believes comes from a lifetime of playing and being around sports – “You lose a game, you can’t go back and win it,” – but has helped in coping from a life-changing accident about 18 months ago.
New Salon and Spa in Baldwinsville
(WSYR-TV) — If self-care is on your to-do list, the staff at Studio Molina Salon & Spa can help. Chanice Stevens is the owner and Amanda Kathryn runs the spa. They just opened their doors on April 2nd. Topics covered:. What sets them apart. The services provided. What the...
Syracuse diocese to close second school by end of academic year
Syracuse, N.Y. — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse has announced it will be closing a second school at the end of the academic year. Rome Catholic School follows Cathedral Academy at Pompei in Syracuse as the second pre-k-6th grade school the diocese will close. If you purchase a...
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