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'We don't drink it': Clay resident talks water concerns after Onondaga Co. announces $4M infrastructure investment

'We don't drink it': Clay resident talks water concerns after Onondaga Co. announces $4M infrastructure investment

In the heart of Clay, New York, Jim Laratta reflects on the daily struggle for clean water, a need that has gone unmet for far too long. 'We don't drink it,' he says, pointing to a jug of murky water in his kitchen, a stark reminder of the community's ongoing battle for a fundamental necessity....

4 in 10 say personal finances worsening: Survey

In the heart of Poughkeepsie, families are feeling the pinch as bills rise and budgets tighten. One local mother, who asked to remain anonymous to protect her family's privacy, shared a heartbreaking reality: she now has to choose between filling her gas tank to get to work and buying groceries for...

Cortland Co. tax collector accused of embezzling $18K

TAYLOR, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- A tax collector in Cortland County is being accused of stealing over $18,000 from the town of Taylor over the span of six years. The New York State Comptroller's office said in a statement that 41-year-old Jaymie Closson appeared before Judge Randolph Krumanin in the...

Syracuse lawmakers approve project to replace hundreds of lead pipes, but there's still a lot more to go

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- The Syracuse Common Council passed a big step Monday in the effort to rid the city of lead pipes, but there's still a long way before it's complete. Councilors unanimously approved a project for the water department to replace around 1,700 lead pipes across the city with...

Over 703,000 New Yorkers voted early in 3 days

Over 703,000 New Yorkers participated in the first three days of early voting for the general election, a turnout rate that nearly doubled the pace of the 2022 gubernatorial race while Attorney General Letitia James issued warnings against voter intimidation by armed federal agents.

NYSEG, RG&E install more than 600 grid reliability devices in 2026

New York State Electric Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG E) have installed more than 600 recloser devices across the grid in 2026. The devices play a key role in energy reliability by rerouting energy during an outage, helping reduce restoration times from hours to minutes. “Reclosers...

Poughkeepsie man arrested in Newburgh for armed robbery

NEWBURGH – A 38-year-old Poughkeepsie man has been arrested and charged in connection with an armed robbery in the City of Newburgh that took place on Thursday, October 22. The gunpoint robbery in the area of 8 City Terrace was investigated by the Non-Fatal Shooting Task Force detectives. Police...

Police seek help identifying man in Pamelia burglary

The New York State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual in connection with an alleged burglary.

New Daffodil Project Memorial Garden at The Alder Hotel (VIDEO)

MONTICELLO Volunteers gathered at the Alder Hotel at Resorts World Catskills in Monticello on Sunday to plant 25,000 yellow daffodil bulbs for a new Daffodil Project Memorial garden. The planting is part of a worldwide living Holocaust memorial. Sullivan County s ambassador for the Daffodil...

Gouverneur woman found guilty of DWI from January incident

A 57-year-old Gouverneur woman was found guilty of driving while intoxicated late last week.

Airport Authority Executive Director Jason Terreri on Syracuse Airport's plans for the 'Micron effect'

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Like several pieces of the community, the Syracuse Hancock International Airport is gearing up for its own version of the "Micron effect." Airport Authority Executive Director Jason Terreri spoke with NewsChannel 9 LocalSYR Anchors Jeff Kulikowsky and Christie Casciano...