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Hot, humid week ahead in Finger Lakes: Midweek storm threat persists
A hot and humid stretch of weather is setting up for the Finger Lakes region this week, with a chance for scattered thunderstorms and relief arriving by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service ... more
Two pedestrians killed by dump truck near Syracuse University
Two people struck by a dump truck near Syracuse University have died from their injuries, according to WSYR. The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. on July 10 between E. Adams Street and University Avenue. A ... more
Worker killed in Clay paving accident
A man was killed Friday in an industrial accident involving construction equipment in the Town of Clay, according to WSYR. The incident occurred just before 5 p.m. at Glenn Crossing Plaza on Route 57. Deputies ... more
Crash in Madison County leaves one airlifted
A serious crash in Bridgeport Friday evening left one person with critical injuries who had to be airlifted to the hospital, according to WSYR. The collision occurred around 7 p.m. on Route 31, involving multiple ... more
Jamesville Beach closed for swimming due to algal bloom
Jamesville Beach in Onondaga County has been temporarily closed for swimming after health officials detected the visual presence of an algal bloom in the water. The Onondaga County Health Department announced the closure Thursday, citing ... more
New York State Fair concert lineup announced
The 2025 Great New York State Fair will kick off August 20, bringing daily free concerts to Central New York as part of the Chevrolet Music Series. According to CNY Central, performances at Chevy Court ... more
Lil Jon added to NY State Fair concert lineup
Hip-hop legend Lil Jon is officially set to perform at the 2025 Great New York State Fair, organizers announced Tuesday. According to CNY Central, the rapper will take the stage at Suburban Park on August ... more
Man drowns in Otisco Lake, body recovered
A 70-year-old Marietta man drowned Monday in Otisco Lake after falling from his pontoon boat, according to New York State Police. Paul Bernet was last seen around 1:30 p.m. on July 7 before entering the ... more
IKEA to open Syracuse store at Destiny USA
IKEA will launch its third New York location this fall inside Destiny USA in Syracuse, joining its Brooklyn and Long Island stores. According to RochesterFirst, the 70,000-square-foot store will feature over 3,000 products, small furniture, ... more
Marcellus woman charged with DWI after late-night crash in Cayuga County
A driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing into a mailbox and culvert in Brutus just before midnight. Shannon R. Crader, 41, of Marcellus, was arrested by the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office shortly ... more
Finger Lakes forecast: Feeling like summer with humidity and storms
A hot and stormy start to the week is in store for the Finger Lakes and Central New York, with showers and thunderstorms expected Monday and Tuesday before cooler, more comfortable weather briefly returns midweek ... more
Senate move jeopardizes $30M Syracuse grant
Syracuse’s plan to revitalize a struggling neighborhood may be derailed after Senate Republicans voted to cancel unspent grants from a federal equity program, according to Syracuse.com. The city had secured $30 million to transform the ... more
Liverpool man charged in $13K dealership theft
A Liverpool man has been arrested for allegedly embezzling over $13,000 from a Cortland County auto dealership, according to WSYR. Jason Allen, 40, is accused of forging and redirecting customer referral checks to himself while ... more
Syracuse man gets 7 years for cocaine trafficking, laundering
A Syracuse man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his role in a cocaine distribution and money laundering conspiracy that stretched from New York to Puerto Rico. Juan Correa, Jr., 31, ... more
Beach Boys cancel Syracuse stop on summer tour
The Beach Boys have canceled their Sunday concert at Syracuse’s Lakeview Amphitheater, according to WSYR. The show was part of their “Sounds of Summer” tour and was set to feature special guest LOCASH. Ticket holders ... more
NY recalls 37 cannabis products over pesticide concerns
New York’s cannabis regulators have expanded a product recall to 37 items from IndoGro LLC, citing unsafe pesticide levels and unlicensed cannabis sources, according to WSYR. While no illnesses have been reported, officials warn the ... more
Driver charged with homicide after deadly Syracuse crash
A speeding BMW driven by an allegedly intoxicated man slammed into another car Thursday night in Syracuse, killing one person and critically injuring four others, according to Syracuse.com. Authorities say 20-year-old Antwan D. Reed Jr ... more
Micron megafab in Clay won’t be finished until 2045
Construction of Micron’s massive chip-making complex in Clay, New York, will span two decades, with full operations expected by 2045, according to WSYR-TV. A newly released environmental impact report lays out a timeline starting with ... more
Micron project to trigger major traffic changes by 2027
Clay is bracing for major traffic disruptions tied to the upcoming Micron megafab, according to a new Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The 719-page report forecasts significant delays at key intersections and highways by 2027. While ... more
