Onondaga County

Stormy weather is expected this afternoon across the Finger Lakes and Central New York. We'll be providing the latest updates from the National Weather Service as things unfold. For the latest radar and media, scroll ... more

State Police in Elbridge announced the arrest of 26-year-old Tyshawn M. Allen of Syracuse on August 9 for second-degree burglary, a class "C" felony, and third-degree grand larceny, a class "D" felony. Allen allegedly unlawfully ... more

The Summit Federal Credit Union has initiated its 2023 School Supply Drive, with donation drop-off points established across its 14 branch locations. The initiative is aimed at supporting local educational communities, including Big Brothers Big ... more

If you live in the Finger Lakes or Central New York - you've seen him on television - and soon, he'll be in the hall of fame, too. Veteran news anchor and reporter, Dan Cummings, ... more

Destiny USA, in collaboration with the Syracuse Police Department and Flock Safety, a crime-solving tech firm, has amplified its security measures by installing license plate reading cameras at all vehicle entrances. These cameras, designed to ... more

After a notably mild previous winter, the U.S. should brace itself for a season dominated by cold temperatures and increased snowfall, as per the recently published Winter 2024 Extended Weather Forecast by the Farmers' Almanac ... more

The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF1 tornado, with winds reaching up to 90 mph, touched down in areas of Tompkins and Cortland Counties on Monday afternoon. The tornado made its first appearance at ... more

The Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways (GSNYPENN) Council is pleased to formally announce appointments to its Board of Directors for 2023-2024. GSNYPENN is a regional council chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to deliver the Girl ... more

On this edition of The Debrief Podcast we're answering YOUR questions! The latest on Seneca Meadows proposed expansion and what that would mean for town taxpayers, as well as a new report on casino performance ... more

The Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps is set to lead a two-mile paddling excursion on Nine Mile Creek and the recently restored wetlands of Onondaga Lake on Thursday, August 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants ... more

Sales tax collections in New York reached nearly $6 billion in the second quarter of 2023, marking a 3% increase from the same period last year, according to a report released by Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's ... more

The New York State Fair is gearing up for its kickoff on August 23, with Interim Fair Director Sean Hennessey expressing excitement over the return of 90% of the vendors from the previous year. Despite ... more

Governor Kathy Hochul and Micron Technology, Inc. announced new details regarding the company's child care commitments in Central New York. This initiative is a part of Micron's historic $100 billion investment to create a semiconductor ... more

The Great Northern Mall in Onondaga County is set to undergo a significant transformation following its acquisition by a partnership between Hart-Lyman Companies, LLC, and Conifer Realty. Plans for the 120-plus-acre site include the creation ... more

In a disturbing incident in Pompey, New York, a mother stabbed her two daughters and a son before taking her own life, as confirmed by Onondaga County District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick. The tragic episode transpired ... more

The National Weather Service (NWS) Binghamton has issued a heat advisory until 8 p.m. across multiple counties in New York. With heat index values expected to reach 99, hot temperatures and high humidity may lead ... more

A substantial battery fire at a solar farm on County Route 179 in the Town of Lyme led to a temporary shelter-in-place order for neighbors within a one-mile radius due to fears of toxic smoke ... more

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors have reached a settlement agreement in a chapter 11 bankruptcy case, dating back to June 2020, agreeing to pay $100 million to ... more

Spectrum, a major telecommunications company, has announced plans to close its East Syracuse call center in late October, affecting over 270 employees. The call center, which handles customer queries about Spectrum's Internet, Mobile, TV, and ... more

Tickets for the 2023 New York State Fair will be available for purchase starting Thursday, July 27 at 9 a.m. through Etix, the fair's exclusive ticket seller. Admission tickets are priced at $6, while parking ... more

State police are investigating a fatal barn fire that happened in Oswego County Monday afternoon. A little before 5 p.m. first responders were called to Gale Road in Constantia for a reported explosion and structure ... more