Greta Stuckey

Bethlehem

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Central NY deputies investigating report of man touching child at park

2 weeks ago | newyorkupstate.com | Greta Stuckey

Deerfield, N.Y. — The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a man who touched a child at a park in the Town of Deerfield, deputies said Friday. The incident was reported to have occurred Wednesday in the early evening at the Deerfield Wilderness Park, 6329 Walker Road, according to sheriff’s Investigator Mark Chrysler. An unknown adult man reportedly inappropriately touched a young child who was playing at the park, Chrysler said.
Pride flag ripped down from Catholic Church in Syracuse and burned, priest says

2 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Greta Stuckey

Syracuse, N.Y. — On the first weekend of Pride month, the Pride Progress flag was stolen from the All-Saints Roman Catholic Church in Syracuse and later burned, church officials said Friday night. The flag was stolen from the flagpole at the church, according to Meg Ksander, a pastoral associate. The church is at 1340 Lancaster Ave., within the Syracuse University neighborhood. The American flag, which was flying above the Pride flag, was lowered to half-staff, she said.
Eight sent to hospital with injuries after head-on crash in Madison County

2 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Greta Stuckey

Lenox, N.Y. — Eight people were sent to a Syracuse hospital with injuries after a head-on crash in Madison County on Friday afternoon in the town of Lenox. Around 2:40PM, Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to the area of 7915 State Route 13 regarding a two-car, head-on motor vehicle accident, according to Samanatha Field, a spokesperson for Madison County. Deputies saw two cars off the western shoulder of the road with heavy front-end damage.
Central NY deputies investigating report of man touching child at park

2 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Greta Stuckey

Deerfield, N.Y. — The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a man who touched a child at a park in the Town of Deerfield, deputies said Friday. The incident was reported to have occurred Wednesday in the early evening at the Deerfield Wilderness Park, 6329 Walker Road, according to sheriff’s Investigator Mark Chrysler. An unknown adult man reportedly inappropriately touched a young child who was playing at the park, Chrysler said.
Syracuse firefighters in training to become certified boat operators

2 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Greta Stuckey

Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse firefighters began a three-day training program Friday morning to become certified boat operators. The nationally recognized course — approved by FEMA and the U.S. Coast Guard — includes 40% classroom instruction and 60% hands-on training, according to a social media post from the fire department. Firefighters are training in the Inner Harbor, using fire boats and working alongside a fire truck.
Lane closure planned for Interstate 481 north in DeWitt

2 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Greta Stuckey

DeWitt, N.Y. — Interstate 481 north will be reduced to one lane between Exit 5W (Kirkville Road West) and Exit 6 (I-90/Albany/Buffalo) in the town of DeWitt next week. The lane closure will take place from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weeknights, beginning Monday, the state Department of Transportation said. The closure is so crews can do paving work as part of the Interstate 81 Viaduct Project. Construction activities are weather-dependent and may change based on conditions, DOT said.
45 chickens and 5 ducks found living in squalor at Syracuse home

2 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Greta Stuckey

Syracuse, N.Y. — A Syracuse man was charged with animal cruelty after Syracuse police found 45 chickens and 5 ducks living in unsanitary conditions at his home. Officers in the animal cruelty unit executed a search warrant on May 27 at 316 West Matson Ave. and found the chickens and ducks living in filthy and cramped conditions, according to the Syracuse Police Department.
Firefighters rescue five during apartment fire at Parkside Commons

2 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Greta Stuckey

Syracuse, N.Y. — Firefighters helped five people get out of the building during an apartment fire at Parkside Commons Thursday night. Around 8:29 p.m., Syracuse firefighters got several calls to 2003 E. Fayette St. for smoke and flames coming from an apartment, according to Deputy Fire Chief George Cowburn. Firefighters saw flames coming from a first-floor apartment and quickly went inside and found that no one was home at the time of the fire, Cowburn said.
No criminal charges against driver who hit horse and buggy in North Country

2 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Greta Stuckey

Clayton, N.Y. — A driver who hit a horse and buggy in the North Country on Wednesday will face no criminal charges. A man and two young children were thrown from the buggy and injured in the crash, according to Trooper Robert Girard, a spokesperson for the State Police. The driver of the car, Scott M. Vanalstyne, 58, of LaFargeville, was issued traffic tickets for following too close, failure to exercise due caution to avoid collision with a horse on a highway and speed not reasonable and prudent.
Two kids, one adult badly hurt when car hits horse drawn buggy in North Country

2 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Greta Stuckey

Clayton, N.Y. — Two children and an adult were seriously injured Wednesday when a car a hit a horse drawn buggy in Jefferson County. The three were thrown from the buggy by the impact, troopers said. At 3:46 p.m., State Police were called to Route 3 in the town of Clayton for the accident, according to Trooper Robert Girard, a spokesperson for the State Police. A Dodge Challenger was traveling west on the road when it hit the Amish buggy that was also traveling west, Girard said.