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Canceled CBS drama "S.W.A.T." to make epic return this fall on new network
syracuse.comu/syracusedotcom — 4 days ago
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How do zoo animals stay cool during heat waves? Just like us: with pools, sprinklers and giant popsicles
u/syracusedotcom — 4 days ago
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Car plunges into sinkhole after hydrant line bursts in Syracuse
A car fell into a massive sinkhole Thursday morning on North Geddes Street in Syracuse.
The sinkhole was caused by a burst fire hydrant service line that caused the sandy soil in the area to erode, causing the collapse, said Commissioner of Water, Robert Brandt, who was on the scene. Read more.
u/syracusedotcom — 4 days ago
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After federal agents visited his Rochester home, they tracked him to a hotel near JFK Airport
Days after ICE agents visited a Syracuse poll worker over a social media post, they went looking for another Upstate New Yorker.
David Streever says agents visited his Rochester home, then tracked him to a New York City hotel after he returned from Finland, over an email criticizing the agency's former acting director. Full story.
u/syracusedotcom — 5 days ago
Giant trolls are the Adirondacks’ newest residents
Six towering troll sculptures have taken up residence at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake as part of TROLLS: Save the Humans, a new outdoor art installation by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo. Full story.
u/Big-Strength-2206 — 4 days ago
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Albany man hired hit man to kill FBI agents, prosecutor and feed them into woodchipper, prosecutors say
An Upstate New York man jailed on federal child pornography charges is accused of plotting to hire a hitman to kill two FBI agents and a federal prosecutor involved in his case.
He wanted the hitman to kill them, feed them into a woodchipper and send him a video of it all, prosecutors allege in a criminal complaint.
u/syracusedotcom — 5 days ago
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See list of Fourth of July fireworks, celebrations in CNY
Celebrations for the the 250th birthday of the United States of America in CNY have already started! Here is where you will find fireworks across Central and Northern NY this month:
Tuesday, June 30
Wednesday, July 1
Thursday, July 2
Friday, July 3
Saturday, July 4
Sunday, July 5
Saturday, July 11
Sunday, July 12
u/syracusedotcom — 6 days ago
Corning, NY named one of the best small towns in the Northeast
newyorkupstate.comu/DewSchnozzle — 6 days ago
Do you agree? Jack Johnson says the spring water in this Upstate NY city tastes like ‘fart’
newyorkupstate.comu/syracusedotcom — 6 days ago
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Wells College says sale collapses, but buyer argues there’s still an offer for the Finger Lakes campus
The deal to sell Wells College is off — at least according to the college.
Wells College says the $12.5 million sale to the Hiawatha Institute for Indigenous Knowledge has fallen apart after the nonprofit failed to close, according to court papers.
But the Hiawatha Institute says it “vehemently disagrees” with that claim and still intends to purchase the campus on Cayuga Lake, it told syracuse.com. Full story.
u/syracusedotcom — 7 days ago
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A pro soccer stadium at the Syracuse Inner Harbor? ‘Preliminary’ talks are underway
syracuse.comu/syracusedotcom — 7 days ago
Ringleader in Sam Nordquist’s torture admits she killed him.
Precious Arzuaga admitted today to torturing and killing Sam Nordquist in February 2025.
Arzuaga appeared in Ontario County Court this morning and pleaded guilty to charges that include first-degree murder, kidnapping and torture.
She also pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child for forcing her children to participate in torturing Nordquist, a 24-year-old trans man from Minnesota.
Judge Kristina A. Karle revealed in court that there is a separate federal investigation of the murder. The federal court system can impose a death penalty. New York cannot.
u/syracusedotcom — 10 days ago
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King David's in Fairmount brings crispy shawarma & crispy gyros to the menu
Every few months, social media decides it has discovered a new sandwich.
This time, the viral sandwich du jour, according to the almighty TikTok, is the crispy shawarma.
But King David’s in Fairmount didn’t stop there.
The longtime Middle Eastern restaurant is serving both a crispy shawarma and a crispy gyro, giving two longtime menu staples another trip across the grill. It's the latest in our Syracuse Sandwiches series.
Sandwich: Crispy Gyro, $10
Address: King David’s, 3508 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. (315) 373-0034; and 317 Towne Drive, Fayetteville (315) 637-0485
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
u/syracusedotcom — 10 days ago
No license required: Fish for free in NY this weekend
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is waiving freshwater fishing license fees June 27–28. No fishing license required for residents and non-residents alike, 16 and older (kids under 16 can always fish for free).
You won’t need a license for free fishing days, but you will need to obey all other fishing regulations.
u/syracusedotcom — 10 days ago
Harmful algal blooms detected in Cayuga Lake, officials warn
newyorkupstate.comu/syracusedotcom — 11 days ago
New York State recently purchased 284 acres on the east side of Seneca Lake
The state Department of Environmental Conservation acquired the Seneca Lake property from the Boy Scouts of America through the New York State Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act. Located in the Town of Ovid, the property encompasses the former Babcock-Hovey Scout Camp.
“Babcock-Hovey is a gem along Seneca Lake,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “By protecting this waterfront from development and connecting it to existing public lands, New York State will continue the camp’s legacy of affordable outdoor recreation for generations to come.”
u/syracusedotcom — 11 days ago
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Syracuse Middle Eastern Festival returns to St. Elias Church this week
Beginning Thursday, the 97th annual St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival returns for four days of homemade food, live music and family fun.
The festival runs June 25-28, at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church, 4988 Onondaga Road (Route 173). Admission and parking are free. Full story.
u/syracusedotcom — 12 days ago
6 people found dead inside Upstate NY residence after welfare check
Six people were found dead inside a residence in Upstate New York on Tuesday evening after authorities arrived to conduct a requested welfare check. A neighbor requested the police welfare check because they had not spoken to any of the residents since June 9 and noted that children lived at the apartment. Police announced on Wednesday that four children and two adults were found inside the home.
The cause of death is still under investigation.
u/syracusedotcom — 12 days ago
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Upstate NY man wins $3 million lottery scratch-off prize at a Stewart’s Shops
Some people have all the luck!
Daniel Nellis of Caroga Lake claimed a $3 million top prize on the New York Lottery’s $3,000,000 Cash scratch-off game, receiving a lump sum payment of $1,328,043 after required withholdings.
He purchased the winning ticket at Stewart’s Shops located at 1-19 E. Main St. in Johnstown.
u/syracusedotcom — 12 days ago
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World’s largest rubber duck is heading to Buffalo waterfront next week
The world's largest duck and baby sidekick will be waddling into Buffalo July 3-5 as part of the city’s celebrations marking 250 years of American independence.
u/syracusedotcom — 12 days ago