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Sheriff: Community’s support a ‘beacon of light’ amid loss of Lt. Hoosock (Your Letters)
In the aftermath of the profound loss of Lieutenant Michael “Hootch” Hoosock on April 14, 2024, I extend heartfelt appreciation to the community for its overwhelming outpouring of support, sympathy and solidarity during this difficult time. Lieutenant Hoosock, known affectionately as “Hootch” by his colleagues and community members...
Memorial Day forecast for Central NY: A little less rain early on (Hour-by-hour guide)
Syracuse, N.Y. — The forecast for Memorial Day has improved a bit if you get out early today. The rain expected early today is now forecast to start later, more toward the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The chance of rain is low this morning, rising to...
Some spots in Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse greatly overgrown
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Oakwood Cemetery is 160 acres. To keep everything clean cut and precise would be a herculean task, but some visiting their loved ones have been upset at the lack of care. Deborah Dohne was visiting a relative, but also takes walks there. “So, what I...
Breakdown, predictions for Camden vs. New Hartford in Class A softball final
Syracuse, N.Y. — The New Hartford and Camden softball teams have headlined the Tri-Valley league in recent years. Now, the teams will face off with more than league bragging rights on the line. This time, a Section III Class A title hangs in the balance. If you purchase a...
Syracuse football transfer WR finds a Power-Four destination
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Former Syracuse wide receiver Bryce Cahoon, one of more than 20 players who has left the school since the arrival of new head coach Fran Brown, announced on Friday night that he will return to his home state and play for Kansas. If you purchase a product...
Westhill tops Skaneateles in boys lacrosse sectional Class D semifinal
CHITTENANGO – Though it has won Section III championships before, the Westhill boys lacrosse team has the right to think that a sectional Class D title in 2024 might match or eclipse all that has gone before. Part of it is the struggles the Warriors had in the second...
Memorial Day: A 101-year-old North Syracuse WWII vet recalls crewmates who didn’t survive
It’s been 79 years since John Shott was the sole survivor of a five-man B-25 bomber crew shot down in action in the Pacific in the final months of World War II. His memories of that time remain clear. “Mostly I remember all my crew members, all my crew...
Person stabbed at Destiny USA food court, taken to hospital
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A person was stabbed around 5 p.m. on Friday, May 24, at the Destiny USA food court, Onondaga County 911 confirms. The person was taken to the hospital. Their condition is not known at the time. NewsChannel 9 will keep you updated with more information.
Camillus woman accused of abusing son for years sentenced to probation, no jail time
Camillus, N.Y. — A Camillus woman accused of abusing her son for years was sentenced Thursday to three years of probation. Camillus Town Justice John Petosa also placed the woman, Susan Orendorf, under an order not to contact her son for the next five years. If you purchase a...
Former Syracuse star Dyaisha Fair makes WNBA debut
Update: Dyashia Fair was released by the Aces on Sunday. Former Syracuse women’s basketball star Dyaisha Fair made her WNBA debut for the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday night. Fair entered the game for the final four minutes and picked up two assists. She had not played in the team’s first three games.
Section III Boys Lacrosse semifinals
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR) — Section III boys lacrosse finished up semifinals on Saturday. In Class A, Liverpool and Baldwinsville will advance to the finals, Watertown and West Genesee will play each other in the Class B finals, in Class C, Homer and J-D will faceoff for the title, and finally Westhill and Marcellus will compete […]
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