Syracuse, NY

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — All students in the Syracuse City School District will be receiving a free dental kit this week, including a toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss. The dental kits are intended to promote healthy dental hygiene. Kits with adult sized toothbrushes will be available for middle and high school students, and smaller, youth sized toothbrushes will be available for elementary students.

Students at SCSD will receive free toothbrush, toothpaste to promote dental hygiene

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh is offering an update on new trash cans coming to the City of Syracuse, aimed at keeping the streets clean and city workers safe. In a statement released Monday, Mayor Walsh said thanks to action from Syracuse's Common Council, they can move forward with the rollout of uniform, lidded trash cans for residents across the city.

New covered trash cans officially coming to the City of Syracuse this summer

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA is inviting families for an easter egg hunt at the mall Sunday — when CNY Central shared this story on social media, the overwhelmingly negative response prompted us to ask whether or not owners are grappling with an image problem. One comment read,...

Data shows Destiny USA crime is down, even as social media users express safety concerns

Oswego, NY

OSWEGO, N.Y. — SUNY Oswego’s Sustainability Office and Auxiliary Services partnered with a Native American studies class taught by Michael Chaness in this year’s maple tapping event that will result in maple syrup for the campus and community. This year is the third year SUNY Oswego has...

SUNY Oswego students partake in maple tapping, April 22 brunch to feature maple syrup

New York City, NY

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The location of the former Starbucks at 177 Marshall Street will have coffee brewing in its future once again. The empty storefront on the Syracuse University hill is being leased by a group out of Brooklyn that has an extensive background in owning and operating delis and bagel shops in New York City and Long Island.

The SU Hill's vacant Starbucks to become new NYC style cafe serving bagels & coffee

Syracuse, N.Y. — Less than 90 days into 2023, there have already been 182 mass shootings so far. Members of the Syracuse City School board said they were heartbroken to hear of another school shooting this year. The mass shooting in Nashville, is yet another reason for increased safety measures here in Syracuse city schools.

Syracuse city schools will implement new safety measures until this summer

Nashville, TN

SYRACUSE, NY — The deadly school shooting at the Covenant Presbyterian School in Nashville has claimed the lives of three children and three adults. The heartbreaking news has reached those in Central New York, including Armoured One CEO, Tom Czyz. "This feels like a repeating nightmare. Ten years of...

CNY-based safety company heads to Nashville following deadly school shooting

Virginia State

With their 19-13 win over Cornell, The Syracuse Women’s Lacrosse team continues their picture perfect, undefeated season—and the younger players in this area are watching in awe. That’s pretty cool,” said Elena Cole, one of the members of the Valley Lacrosse Program who got the chance to scrimmage...

'It's a special thing,' undefeated SU Women's Lacrosse team inspires younger generation

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Around 3:23 a.m. on Monday, Syracuse Police responded to a call about a suspicious package that was delivered to the Syracuse City School District Office at 725 Harrison Street. Officers spoke with school officials who indicated they had indicated the package contained a white powdery substance.

Package with suspicious white powder delivered to Syracuse City School District

Onondaga County, NY

Fayetteville, NY

FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. — On Tuesday March 28, Onondaga County Abused Person Unit Detectives arrested 37-year-old John S. Rodriquez for forcibly touching two clients while giving them a message as a licensed massage therapist, at Massage Envy located at 103 Towne Drive in Fayetteville. Rodriquez has been arrested for two...

Licensed massage therapist in Fayetteville arrested for forcibly touching two women

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Police have named the man people in the city have come to know as the "Gutter Guy," and revealed he's being held at the Onondaga County Justice Center for violating parole in an unrelated case. Police say Vincent Brush is accused of knocking on doors in the Eastwood and Salt Springs neighborhoods, claiming he'll clean people's gutters before taking money up front and never doing any work.

'Gutter Guy' identified by Syracuse Police who say they've had 'multiple run-ins' with him

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Elvis Costello & The Imposters will be performing at the Landmark Theatre Saturday, July 8 with special guests Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets. The group will be making a stop in Syracuse as part of their “We’re All Going on a Summer Holiday” tour.

Elvis Costello & The Imposters performing at Landmark Theatre July 8

Pulaski, NY

OSWEGO, N.Y. — Lisa Waldron appeared in court Monday regarding the charges she faces in the death of her son Jordan Brooks. At a pre-trial hearing, the State looked to join Lisa Waldron’s case with her husband Anthony Waldron’s case, arguing they acted in the same manner regarding their son’s death.

Lisa & Anthony Waldron appear in court Monday, attorney argues mother is only one to blame

Brooklyn, NY

The new Brooklyn Pickle in Utica is almost ready to open!. Utilizing the perfect combination of industrial and cool that Utica has to offer, Brooklyn Pickle is located at 600 State Street, in the former Utica Steam Cotton Building. On April 17 at 10:30 a.m., Brooklyn Pickle Utica will celebrate...

Syracuse's iconic Brooklyn Pickle Utica location grand opening set for April 17

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse senior Delaney Sweitzer is this week’s ACC Women’s Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week, while junior Emma Ward is the league’s Offensive Player of the Week the conference announced on Tuesday, March 28. It marks the second time this season the Orange have swept the weekly ACC awards.

Two Orange womens lax players named ACC players of the week following Saturday win

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Jamesville Correctional Facility is not closing this week--although initial plans called for an April 1 shutdown date. It will close eventually according to Onondaga County leaders. Late last year Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon and outgoing Onondaga County Sheriff Gene Conway proposed closing the facility...

Jamesville Correctional Facility won't close until renovations at Justice Center complete

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Crunch will host the 13th Annual Pucks for Paws on Saturday, April 8 when the team takes on the Laval Rocket at 7 p.m. Tickets for Pucks for Paws are available for $20 for humans and $7 for dogs. All proceeds from the dog tickets will benefit the Priscilla Mahar Animal Welfare Foundation.

Syracuse Crunch's 13th annual Pucks for Paws to be held April 8 to benefit local shelters

Camden, NY

Camden, NY — Are you ready to hop into Easter with some egg-cellent treats?. Look no further than the third annual Camden 'Egg Your House' Easter egg fundraiser. The fundraiser is simple: for a donation of $20, community members and businesses can purchase a basket of hand-packed Easter eggs, filled with candy and toys, which can be placed around their yard or home. They can also be used to “egg” their neighbors. With a variety of candies packed inside these eggs, you'll be like a kid in a candy store. The popular “Adult Easter Eggs” are back for a small donation as well.

Camden's 3rd annual 'Egg your house' fundraiser, benefits Camden Library Association

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Police responded to a shooting with injuries in Syracuse’s Southside Tuesday afternoon. Police responded just after 2:30 p.m. to West Newell Street. Police have confirmed one woman, 48, was shot in the arm. She was transported to Upstate Hospital and is expected to survive,...

48-year-old woman shot in the arm on Syracuse's Southside

Buffalo, NY

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Zumper, an online rental marketplace, has released another National Rent Report and Syracuse has again ranked among the top 100 most expensive rental markets in the nation. Syracuse sits at number 93 with a median one-bedroom rental price of $890 and two-bedroom rental price of $1,160.

Syracuse maintains number 93 spot in top 100 most expensive rental markets in the nation

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — One of the most recognizable buildings in Syracuse was recently sold and work is underway to preserve and transform it into something residents in downtown Syracuse have been clamoring for. The Byrne Square Building at 308 West Genesee Street was built in 1930. It sits on...

Historic Downtown Syracuse building to get new life as home to business and apartments

Starting off our Monday morning with a bit of sunshine peeking through the clouds. Enjoy it, by this afternoon rain showers will develop from west to east across New York with snow chances overnight. Rain and snow showers are already moving east across the Great Lakes region. Syracuse will see...

Snowflakes return to central New York Monday night

Louisiana State

Liverpool, NY

DETROIT, MI — Raimier Walker is one step closer to representing Team USA in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Last weekend, the 19-year-old Liverpool native snagged first place at the USA Boxing National Qualifiers in Detroit. Competing in the 125lb division, Walker went 4-0 earning an invitation to the U.S. Olympic Team Trials this upcoming December.

Liverpool boxer Raimier Walker earns spot at U.S. Olympic team trials

Iowa State

Hamilton, NY

Hamilton, NY — This past season, Keegan Records averaged a career high 13 points per game, propelling Colgate men's basketball to its third straight NCAA Tournament. Now, the senior is entering his name into the transfer portal, according to a tweet from VerbalCommits this morning. In 2023, Records started...

Colgate's Keegan Records Enters Transfer Portal

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — On March 23, the State Employee Federal Credit Union (SEFCU) contacted the New York State Police to report that they had been the victim of Felony Lane Gang style larcenies in the Town of Cicero and in the City of Syracuse. After an investigation and collaborative...

Syracuse woman facing 16 charges related to local Felony Lane Gang investigation

Ithaca, NY

ITHACA, N.Y. — The City of Ithaca Police Department is investigating a shots-fired incident at the intersection of Corn St. and Cleveland Ave., following calls coming in just before 1 p.m. on March 27. After police interviewed multiple witnesses, authorities believe the shooting incident occurred between two people walking...

Ithaca Police looking into shots fired incident in the city

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Syracuse University defends professor's controversial 9/11 tweets, right to free speech

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University officials are defending a political science professor who was criticized and threatened over a series of controversial tweets about the 9/11...

Syracuse University defends professor's controversial 9/11 tweets, right to free speech

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