Christie Casciano

Syracuse

Anchor at WSYR-TV (East Syracuse, NY)

Anchor at WZUN-FM (Phoenix, New York)

Anchor at WSYT-TV (Syracuse, NY)

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Articles

On the Lookout: Syracuse mail thieves steal checks

2 months ago | localsyr.com | Christie Casciano

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — NewsChannel 9 is putting you on the lookout for criminals that may be coming for your mail. Thieves have been stealing checks right from neighborhood collection boxes. According to a NewsChannel 9 viewer, he deposited envelopes with personal checks in them that were stolen from a collection box on West Seneca Turnpike in Syracuse. The viewer says the checks were stolen and washed, meaning they were chemically washed and made out to the thief. He’s not alone.
Camillus police arrest building manager accused of stealing thousands of dollars from tenants

Dec 12, 2024 | localsyr.com | Christie Casciano

CAMILLUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Camillus police interviewed everyone living at the Camillus Pointe Senior Apartments, uncovering a plot to rip off 13 renters. The woman who managed the apartment complex, 30-year-old Christin Hogan, also known as Christin Waters of Clay, is accused of improperly taking money from tenants under the guise of collecting rent and keeping the money for herself. “She was very good at what she was doing.
CNY shelter helping dogs displaced by hurricanes

Oct 11, 2024 | localsyr.com | Max Bevington |Christie Casciano

NORTH SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Hurricanes Helene and Milton have not just affected people but pets as well. Shelters in the south are looking to move pets as they expect an influx of animals displaced by the hurricanes. Helping Hounds Dog Rescue in North Syracuse is lending a hand and is asking for the public’s help with adopting to open up space for the displaced dogs. To encourage new unions, adoption fees are being reduced until Monday, Oct.
Fundraiser to be held at Swallow's to honor the fallen heroes

Jun 7, 2024 | localsyr.com | Christie Casciano

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — T-shirts, bracelets, and cash donations. Our community hasn’t stopped coming together to honor and support the families of two police officers working on a Sunday in April, killed in a hail of gunfire. Another event is coming up for the loved ones of Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen and Onondaga County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Michael Hoosock. Retired Syracuse Police Detective Sergeant Brian McGinn is helping to organize the funding boost for the families.
Person in Maryland stole $75,000 from Manlius man

Feb 9, 2024 | informnny.com | Christie Casciano

MANLIUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Police are putting the public on scam watch after they say someone stole $75,000 from a man in Manlius. This latest case of identity theft has been puzzling for the victim. Detectives say someone went to a bank in Maryland, pretending to be the man from Manlius. The scammer then took $75,000 from his bank account. They also bought a cell phone in the victim’s name.
Exploding vapes and e-cigarettes causing burn injuries

Jan 18, 2024 | newsnationnow.com | Christie Casciano

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Kids may think vaping looks cool, but there are lots of kids who’ve gotten burned by exploding e-cigarettes. “Between the years of 2015 and 2017, there were over 2000 exploding e-cigarette and vape devices that caused burn injuries in our country,” said Kara Judd, the burn injury prevention coordinator at the Clark Burn Center at Upstate Hospital. And the Clark Burn Center is seeing it too. “We’re starting to see more frequency in these, three to four a month,” Judd said.
Exploding vapes and e-cigarettes causing burn injuries

Jan 18, 2024 | binghamtonhomepage.com | Christie Casciano

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Kids may thinking vaping looks cool, but there are lots of kids who’ve gotten burned by exploding e-cigarettes. “Between the years of 2015 and 2017, there were over 2000 exploding e-cigarette and vape devices that caused burn injuries in our country,” said Kara Judd, the burn injury prevention coordinator at the Clark Burn Center at Upstate Hospital. And the Clark Burn Center is seeing it too.
Exploding vapes and e-cigarettes causing burn injuries

Jan 18, 2024 | localsyr.com | Christie Casciano

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Kids may thinking vaping looks cool, but there are lots of kids who’ve gotten burned by exploding e-cigarettes. “Between the years of 2015 and 2017, there were over 2000 exploding e-cigarette and vape devices that caused burn injuries in our country,” said Kara Judd, the burn injury prevention coordinator at the Clark Burn Center at Upstate Hospital. And the Clark Burn Center is seeing it too.
Syracuse police officers benefitting from new schedule, wait times reduce

Jan 12, 2024 | localsyr.com | Christie Casciano

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On his Tipperary Hill beat, it was hour number six for Officer Joe Hilliker. The 23-year veteran had four more hours to go in his day. The days have been much better since the new work schedule kicked in. After four days on, he’ll have four days off. “I’ve noticed it myself. It’s definitely re-energized me. It’s just that downtime of not responding to these calls because the four-two schedule was a quick turnaround, so you’re back here quick,” Hilliker said.
Camillus vape shop burglary led to multi-agency police chase

Jan 4, 2024 | informnny.com | Clare Normoyle |Christie Casciano

CAMILLUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A patrolling Camillus Police officer was at the right place at the right time when yet another Camillus vape shop fell victim to a burglary. On Wednesday, Jan. 3, around 2:15 a.m., the officer heard glass breaking during a routine patrol. According to police, he looked over and saw two young men trying to break the glass and gain entry into Nice Mood Vape Shop on 4605 West Genesee Street.