Erik Columbia
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Central New York, NY, United States
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Second Chance hosting an adoption event
(WSYR-TV) — Currently the Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter is running at capacity and they need your help. Due to the pandemic, and other factors, space has run out at the shelter and they are in need of dogs to be adopted. So, Second Chances is hosting an adoption event Saturday, January 21, from 10 […] → Read More
Syracuse is redesigning its flag and needs your help
(WSYR-TV) — Did you know the City of Syracuse has its own flag? Don’t worry, Steve didn’t either. Well, Syracuse, along with Adapt CNY, is looking to redesign the flag and it would like your help. The Syracuse Flag Initiative is accepting designs through February 17th. The initiative is hosting two public design sessions, one […] → Read More
Nave’s Neighbors: PAWS of CNY
(WSYR-TV) — Every month, Nave’s Neighbors helps celebrate local organizations that make a difference in our community. Thursday on Bridge Street, Nave Law brought their friends, PAWS of CNY, who look to make a difference one pup at a time. PAWS wants to improve the lives of people in Central New York through “the power […] → Read More
How NY’s plan for zero-emission construction affects you
(WSYR-TV) — In Tuesday’s State-of-the-State address, Governor Kathy Hochul outlined her plan to make energy more affordable and to for the state to go emission free. That means a lot of changes for homeowners, builders and business right here in Central New York. RJ Holbrook of Holbrook Heating and Air Conditioning joined the show Wednesday […] → Read More
Holiday gift ideas for gamers
(WSYR-TV) — Teens and young adults can be some of the most difficult, and expensive, relatives to shop for during the holidays. Well, actress Hailey Bright shared her insights with the Bridge Street crew into some of the hot gifts that millennials and gen-z are discussing video games this holiday season. Everything from tables, computers, […] → Read More
Update: Police arrest DeWitt bank robber
UPDATE (July 6, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.) — The DeWitt Police Department have announced on Wednesday that a suspect fully confessed to the bank robbery on June 27. David A. Wantz, a 36-year-old from Syracuse, was arrested on July 5 at his house and transported to the DeWitt Police Department. Police share that he provided […] → Read More
UPDATE: Missing Jamesville teen found
UPDATE (6/29/22 3:19 p.m.) — The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office has found Mahoniss Graham, the missing 16-year-old girl from Jamesville. She was located by detectives Wednesday in Homer NY, police say. She is in good health and has been returned to her parents. ——————————————————– (WSYR-TV) — A Jamesville family is looking for a 16-year-old girl […] → Read More
Actress Mary Mara of ‘ER,’ ‘Law & Order’ drowns, police say
Mara was reportedly found in the river early Sunday morning. → Read More
Cortlandville man arrested for having fake money
(WSYR-TV) — Wednesday, the New York State Police arrested a Cortlandville man for possessing and using fake money. Anthony J. Fenton, 36, was charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree for trying to use a fake $100 bill at the Kwik Fill in the Town of Cortlandville, Troopers say. The […] → Read More
Chick-fil-A in Cicero to re-open its playground
(WSYR-TV) — After a two-year absence, the playground at Chick-fil-A in Cicero will open again to the public on June 27. Jimmer Szatkowski, the operator of the Cicero location, sent out an email to customers Thursday detailing the re-opening. “We are so very excited and hope you will join us for this fun filled day,” […] → Read More
Herman’s Hermits returning to the Fair
(WSYR-TV) — For the 12th time, Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone will be playing the Great New York State Fair. The now Fair staple will take the Chevy Court State Tuesday, August 30 at 1 p.m. “Peter Noone at the Fair? It’s a tradition. He’s an amazing entertainer and it’s always a great audience for […] → Read More
Tom Park, of Fuccillo commercial fame, dies
Tom Park, known as longtime commercial co-star of Billy Fuccillo, died Sunday at the age of 69, according to a Facebook post from his wife. → Read More
Syracuse men’s basketball to host Cornell in December
(WSYR-TV) — Syracuse and Cornell are no strangers on the hardwood, as the Big Red are the second most common opponent the Orange play in men’s basketball. This December, another edition to the rivalry will be added. Cornell will visit the JMA Wireless Dome Tuesday, December 17. A time has yet to be determined. SU […] → Read More
Gas prices see little decline; still sit near $5
(WSYR-TV) — Both national and statewide gas prices are trending down slightly, according to AAA. Drivers are paying $4.98 per gallon across the country, which is three cents cheaper compared to last Monday. Meanwhile, here in the Empire State, a gallon of gas costs $5.01 on average. Last year, that same gallon cost $3.13 in […] → Read More
Onondaga County COVID numbers continue its decline
(WSYR-TV) — Onondaga County COVID numbers are reaching lows it has not seen since August of 2021. County Executive Ryan McMahon tweeted Wednesday that 58 people tested positive for COVID-19; 16 stemming from at-home results. 37 residents are in the hospital with the virus, which is the lowest since August 14, 2021, when 30 people […] → Read More
Cortland professor missing, police say
(WSYR-TV) — A SUNY Cortland professor is missing, and the Cortland County Sheriff’s office is looking for help to locate him. Muteb Alqahtani, 40, of Cortlandville, is an associate professor in the Childhood/Eary Childhood Education Department at SUNY Cortland. He was last seen Tuesday morning on Tompkins Street in Cortland around 9:40 a.m. Alqahtani stands […] → Read More
62-year-old man dies in Oswego County crash
(WSYR-TV) — A 62-year-old Town of Schroeppel man is dead after a head-on collision on Sutton Road Tuesday morning, police say. Around 8:01 a.m., the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office says a 2014 Chrysler van traveling north on Sutton Road, just south of Stewarts Corners Road, hit a 2014 Jeep SUV after it veered into the […] → Read More
State Police looking for missing Ogdensburg woman
(WSYR-TV) — The New York State Police is looking for a missing Ogdensburg woman and need your help. Brittney L. Snyder, 23, was last seen April 12, 2022, and was last talked to via a phone June 5, 2022, police say. Snyder is 5’5”, 170 pounds with blonde hair, blue eyes, and was last seen […] → Read More
One dead in Sunday morning Oswego crash, police say
OSWEGO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — One person has died in a solo Oswego County crash Sunday, police say. The accident happened in the area of W 6th Street and Niagara Street in the City of Oswego. And while no details have been released about the victim, sources tell NewsChannel 9 that it was a young person […] → Read More
Delgado talks New York as new lieutenant governor
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado talked about his rise to office and the journey in front of him this primary election season. → Read More