On August 23, 2025, at approximately 4:38 p.m., New York State Police assigned to the New York State Fair detail observed a large group of motorcycles, minibikes, and ATVs causing a disturbance in the parking lot of a business at 800 Erie Boulevard West in the City of Syracuse.

According to Oneida County Sheriff, Robert Maciol, a Verona man was arrested following the report of a domestic incident.  On August 30,...

Suspicious Person with a Weapon Report at Destiny USA: On Thursday, August 28th, around 3:22 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers responded to a report of a suspicious person with a weapon in the area of North Geddes Street and Spencer Street. The caller informed 911 that they observed a white male walking with what appeared to be an AR-15 looking weapon....

residents are being reminded to avoid posting signs, posters, or flyers on utility poles—a practice that may seem harmless but poses serious safety risks and legal consequences.

On August 25, 2025, Troopers responded to a report of a possible body in the water off Haskins Road in the town of Vienna. Upon arrival, they recovered the body of James E. Baker, 44, of Rome, NY. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

On August 22, 2025, the New York State Police were contacted regarding cattle that had been located on Hax Road in La Fargeville, approximately four miles from their gated pasture on Dano Road. Three calves/steers were returned to their owner and secured. As a result, the New York State Department of Transportation has removed the signage warning motorists of loose cattle on Interstate 81. The animals no longer pose a hazard to the public.

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – On Saturday, August 23, 2025, at approximately 2:21 p.m., New York State Police responded to Smithfield Boulevard in Plattsburgh after receiving a report of a deceased individual.

On August 17, 2025, members of the New York State Police were assigned to a traffic detail on Clinton Avenue in the City of Rochester. At approximately 10:00 p.m., Troopers stopped a gray Honda sedan for multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. The driver and sole occupant, Kemuel Ovidio Garcia Alvarez, age 27, of Rochester, NY, was found to be unlicensed.

On August 7, 2025, State Police responded to the Humane Society of Rome on Lamphear Road following a report of a dog that had been abandoned and tied outside the facility after hours. A preliminary investigation revealed at approximately 4:49 p.m., a female suspect exited a white sport-utility vehicle and tied a Boxer mix to the exterior fence of the Humane Society before leaving the area. The dog, later identified as “Ollie,” appeared to be in good health and was secured by

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Alex Calcano-Carrasquillo age 44, of Puerto Rico, was sentenced yesterday to 10 years in prison for money laundering and conspiring to possess with intent to distribute over 5 kilograms of cocaine.  Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Frank A. Tarentino III, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New York Division, made the announcement.

Small business owners and website operators are being warned about a growing wave of domain selling scams, where con artists try to pressure people into paying hundreds of dollars for web addresses that are actually cheap and easy to buy.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the 25th annual Fall Festival at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in Cheektowaga on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to spend the day enjoying nature activities, exhibits, guided walks, live animals, and more. The festival is free and open to the public.

The operator thought it might have been a deer and continued traveling on the I-90, but after reviewing the dashcam footage it was a pedestrian. Law Enforcement was contacted at that point. Jones was located in a nearby ditch deceased....

today announced the beginning of the demolition of the Central Warehouse in Albany. For decades, the Central Warehouse building has been an eyesore discouraging investments and economic growth for the community...

Sylvan Beach may be small in size, but this lakeside gem on the eastern shore of Oneida Lake is packed with charm, history, and plenty to do. Whether you’re visiting for a day or making it your summer getaway, here are five spots you won’t want to miss.

A traffic stop was initiated, and troopers interviewed the sole occupant of the vehicle, identified as Michael Hollywood, age 39, of Coxsackie, NY. During the investigation, a search of Hollywood was conducted, which yielded illegal narcotics on his person. The vehicle was also searched, and the following illegal narcotics were found within the vehicle...

On August 11, 2025, at about 4:45 a.m., State Police responded to a reported crash between two tractor-trailers that occurred in the northbound lanes of the New York State Thruway between Exits 20 & 21 in Catskill, NY. 

School employees arriving the next morning discovered evidence of tampering and damage inside the building. The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, Forensic Identification Unit, and Juvenile Aid Unit responded to investigate.

Town of Babylon, Suffolk County – August 10, 2025 A tragic accident at Belmont Lake State Park claimed the life of a two-year-old child Sunday afternoon. According to New York State Police, the incident occurred at approximately 2:43 p.m. in the park’s North parking lot, when the child was struck by a 2016 Acura. The driver of the vehicle immediately called 911 and remained at the scene, cooperating fully with investigators. Following a thorough review, authorities determi

On August 10, 2025, at 6:42 P.M., Troopers out of SP Lockport responded to a 911 call for a 17-year-old male swimming in a pond that went under water and did not resurface near Deer View Drive in the town of Royalton. Numerous first responders entered the water in an attempt to locate the male with negative results. NYSP Under Water Recovery Team and members of the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team responded and continued searching the pond.  At 8:53 P.M., NCSO Dive T