Onondaga County

The good news for Owasco and Canandaigua lakes is that cyanobacteria blooms were relatively rare events this summer — if you assume that summer ends on Labor Day. A sign on the shore of Owasco ... more

Bruce Springsteen has announced the postponement of all his scheduled performances for September due to ongoing treatment for peptic ulcer disease. This includes highly-anticipated shows at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse and the MVP ... more

Bruce Springsteen has made an unexpected decision to reschedule his September concerts, including tonight's appearance at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, citing medical advice. In an announcement posted on his official website on Wednesday, ... more

As school resumes across the Finger Lakes, students and teachers are bracing for near-record heat, mirroring July-like conditions. A heat advisory has been announced for the Finger Lakes region, effective Tuesday, with potential extensions into ... more

Syracuse police apprehended two individuals for carrying illegal firearms inside Destiny USA mall on Thursday, August 24. Around 5:50 p.m., officers were alerted to a suspicious individual, later identified as 20-year-old Thomas Flynn, who was ... more

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a heat advisory effective from noon to 7 p.m. today for the entire Finger Lakes region, encompassing parts of Central New York and the Southern Tier. With ... more

Joshua Schiano, 23, is facing multiple charges, including vehicular manslaughter and leaving the scene of a fatal accident, after fatally striking 22-year-old Madison Faltisco on Route 57 in Clay, New York, on June 8. Schiano ... more

In a strategic move to curtail collisions with low-clearance railroad bridges, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that advanced safety enhancements will be introduced this week in the Capital Region and Central New York. Orchestrated by the ... more

Five juveniles are in custody following a duo of burglaries at Tim's Guns and Shooting Supplies in Elbridge last weekend, according to the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office. The Auburn Citizen reports that the suspects first ... more

Fans of the New York State Fair's strawberry milk are in for a treat as the much-loved beverage will be making a return for the Labor Day weekend. The Milk Bar, located inside the fair's ... more

The Finger Lakes region is set to experience fluctuating temperatures and varying chances of rain throughout the week. Monday's forecast hints at rain across the Finger Lakes, despite an initially dry commute in the morning ... more

Sotirios "Sam" Gotsis, the 57-year-old owner of Dimitri's Pizza in Elbridge, pleaded not guilty to charges of forcibly touching a minor and endangering the welfare of a child, both class A misdemeanors, in Elbridge Town ... more

In a series of audacious burglaries, suspects smashed their way into Driver’s Village in Cicero early Tuesday morning, stealing vehicles and driving them straight through the showroom's front doors. Police described the scene as chaotic, ... more

The Great New York State Fair returns from August 23 to Labor Day, September 4, with a slew of special themed days and an exciting musical lineup. Admission stands at $6 for adults while attendees ... more

The New York State Department of Labor released its preliminary local area unemployment rates for July 2023, revealing a steady state unemployment rate of 3.9%. These figures, calculated using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics methodologies, ... more

Those in New York's Southern Tier, Western New York, and northern Pennsylvania can anticipate a warmer fall season than usual, according to early predictions from the National Weather Service and national climate analysts. Forecasters say ... more

The much-anticipated butter sculpture at The Great New York State Fair is set for its grand unveiling on Tuesday morning, a day before the fair officially begins. Situated at the dairy building, this year's sculpture ... more

Ahead of the New York State Fair, the New York State Department of Transportation has issued a notice for drivers traveling near the fairgrounds. The speed limit on I-690 and NY-695 will temporarily drop from ... more

In response to the severe spring freezes that ravaged crops across 31 counties in New York State, the federal Department of Agriculture has approved the New York State Farm Service Agency's appeal for an Agricultural ... more

Oswego County Federal Credit Union (OCFCU) is proud to announce the launch of its new community initiative, Love Out Loud. This exciting program aims to give back to the community and spread love and positivity ... more

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced her intention to present the Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act to the Senate this September. Should it be approved, this legislation would funnel funds to protect the natural beauty and ... more