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Syracuse mother charged with threatening another teacher (Good Morning CNY for May 2)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 66; Low: 46. Intermittent clouds; see the 5-day forecast. 18-year-old, 19-year-old shot in Syracuse: Police are seen near a shooting late Tuesday night on Oakwood Avenue in Syracuse. At 10:46 p.m. police called to the area found an 18-year-old man shot in the hip and a 19-year-old man shot in the leg, police said. (Fernando Alba photo)
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...
Section III high school sports schedule, scoreboard for May 2
The Section III high school sports schedule and scoreboard for Thursday, May 2. Syracuse.com is the only place to find a comprehensive schedule of all high school sporting events in Section III. Baseball. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
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.
Defense Attorney explains how investigation involving public officials could play out
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County District Attorney’s Office confirmed to News 8 Wednesday that Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick will be reviewing Monroe County DA Sandra Doorley’s conduct. This comes after officer worn camera of Doorley’s interaction with Webster police has garnered national attention. John Gilsenan says police officers have a lot […]
Man arrested for shooting 22-year-old in The Huntley Apartments in Strathmore, police say
Syracuse, N.Y. — A man was arrested Wednesday for shooting a 22-year-old in the Huntley Apartments in December in the Strathmore neighborhood in Syracuse, police said. At 7:51 a.m. on Dec. 13, a 911 caller reported someone had been shot in the leg in the basement at The Huntley at 409 Stolp Ave. in Syracuse, according to dispatches from the Onondaga County 911 Center.
Two teens injured during shooting in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Tuesday, April 30, around 10:45 p.m. Syracuse Police Officers were sent to the 100 block of Oakwood Avenue for a shooting with injuries call. At the scene, officers found an 18-year-old male who was shot in the hip, and a 19-year-old male who was shot in the leg. Both were […]
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...
It’s Finally Time for Brewerton Speedway Opener
BREWERTON, NY – Fifty-four cars took to the Brewerton Speedway on Wednesday, May 1 in preparation for Friday’s Oneida Lake Walleye Fest Season Opener, with racers from eight different classes taking advantage of the track time. Attention now shifts to the 2024 Season Opener this Friday, May 3.
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...
Freshman shines as Syracuse East flag football redeems itself to hand Baldwinsville 1st loss
The Syracuse East flag football team bounced back in multiple ways on Wednesday against Baldwinsville. Led by two touchdowns from freshman Legacy Huggins, Syracuse East topped the Bees by a 13-2 score. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
Boom Boom Mex Mex preps for Cinco de Mayo fun
(WSYR-TV) — Cinco de Mayo is this Sunday, but we are celebrating early with Boom Boom Mex Mex Taqueria. Along with their great food, they have what they call “the best Cinco de Mayo deal in town.” Owner Sean Lavin and manager Jodi Dubar joined the show for a preview of this weekend’s deals and festivities.
NY’s school meals are getting healthier (Guest Opinion by Dr. Ileana Vargas & Anupama Joshi)
Dr. Ileana Vargas is a Pediatric Endocrinologist and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. Anupama Joshi, M.S., of Cary, North Carolina, is vice president of programs at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, an independent, science-based advocacy organization that works to improve how the nation eats, and founder and former National Farm to School Network executive director.
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