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18-year-old pleads guilty to murder of Syracuse man days before trial
Syracuse, N.Y. – An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Wednesday to murdering a Syracuse man with the help of another man just days before he was set to go to trial. Junari Harold, who was 17 at the time of the killing, admitted to acting with Vladimir Fernandez, 26, to cause the death of Tyus Ogletree on Jan. 7, 2022.
High school prom season kicks off this weekend in Central NY: Check out our photos
You may see teens out on the town this weekend all dressed up, with someplace to go, because prom season has begun in Central New York. And Syracuse.com will again be sending photographers out to the majority of the events this spring to capture the excitement. Here’s a list of...
Wires downed by truck expected to close roads in DeWitt for 6 hours, police say
DeWitt, N.Y. — Parts of Collamer Road and Kinne Street will be closed to traffic for most of the day after a truck pulled down some wires, police say. A tractor trailer was driving near Bull & Bear Roadhouse at 6402 Collamer Road around 8:27 a.m. when the trailer pulled wires down, according to Onondaga 911 dispatchers.
Memorial Day parade alert: Are you having a parade or a ceremony in 2024?
It’s been a rainy spring, but summer is fast approaching with its promise of sunny days and warm weather. Memorial Day traditionally signals the beginning of the summer season in many communities in Central New York. And one of the most popular activities on Memorial Day weekend is packing up the family to go to a Memorial Day parade.
Popular Syracuse fountain won’t be back for prom, graduation photos this spring
Syracuse, N.Y. — A Syracuse site that frequently serves as the backdrop for celebration photos in Syracuse won’t have its centerpiece feature back this spring or summer. The Syracuse Department of Parks and Recreation said some foundational cracks at the Franklin Square Park cast-iron fountain will push a restoration project’s completion back. The water is now expected to start flowing again by the spring of 2025.
State Division Of Homeland Security And Emergency Services Hosts Canine Explosive Detection Training
NEW YORY – New York State Trooper Kylie Black and canine partner Loni, who cover Oswego County, just completed training at ‘Canine Week’ at the State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany. Canine Week hosted 54 explosive detection canine teams this week from across NYS. (See the press release below for more details). Feel free to imbed the video link below in a news story. Trooper Black and Loni are part of Troop D in Oneida.
Newsmakers: The Thruway Authority Director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Host Andrew Donovan is joined by NYS Thruway Authority Director, Frank Hoare. One of the topics touched upon is the recent upgrade and renovations to the rest stops and service areas along the Thruway. You can watch the entire 23-minute show in the video player...
NY State Fair adds country-rap artist to 2024 concert lineup
A country-rap artist has been added to the 2024 New York State Fair concert lineup. Dax will perform at the NYS Fair’s Chevy Court stage on Sunday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. The show is free with admission to the Fair. Dax is a Canadian-born Nigerian singer-songwriter who recently...
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