According to dispatch logs, the Syracuse Police Department responded to a motor vehicle collision at Hiawatha Boulevard West and Duke Drive around 3:45 p.m. Details regarding the incident remain unconfirmed.

In other areas of the city, multiple fires were reported. The Syracuse Fire Department was dispatched to a residential fire on Hier Avenue, while the Dewitt Fire Department responded to a fire at Bradford Heights Road. No additional information is available on these incidents.

The Amr Ambulance service was also called to respond to a motor vehicle collision involving possible injuries on James Street and North Midler Avenue. Multiple units were dispatched to this… Continue Reading

Salina, NY — Early this morning at approximately 8:18 AM, a large box truck collided with the low railroad bridge on Onondaga Lake Parkway, near the village of Liverpool. The accident has prompted a complete closure of the parkway in both directions as emergency services work to assess the damage and clear the scene.

Despite multiple signs warning against commercial vehicles on the parkway and traffic control measures in place, the bridge, known for its low clearance, continues to be a hotspot for collisions. Local authorities are on-site managing the situation and investigating the cause of the crash.

Commuters are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.… Continue Reading

Update: 4/15/2024 4:15 PM

Updated Press Conference Report on Salina Officer Shooting

Key officials including Onondaga County Sheriff, Syracuse PD Chief Joseph Cecile, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, and County Executive Ryan McMahon have provided updated information on the tragic shooting incident in Salina.

Shooter and Victims Identified: The shooter, identified as 33-year-old Christopher Murphy, engaged in a confrontation that led to the deaths of SPD Officer Mike Jensen, who had been on the force for about two years, and Onondaga County Sheriff Deputy Hoosock, recently promoted to lieutenant and serving as watch commander and bomb squad commander since 2007.

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On Friday evening, the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Oswego Rd and Meyers Rd in Salina, NY. According to a 911 caller, they heard six shots in the area. Upon arrival, Sheriff's deputies investigated the area. Sources in the area reported that a man was shooting barrels in his yard and refused to come out. The Liverpool Police Department and Onondaga County Sheriff's office have multiple roads closed in the area. The police are still investigating the incident, and the public is advised to stay clear of the area until further notice. We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available. In the meantime, we urge… Continue Reading

A box truck traveling westbound on Onondaga Lake Parkway collided with the railroad bridge on Friday morning, causing the truck to slide into a ditch alongside the roadway. The incident occurred in Salina, NY, and the Sheriff's Office is currently on the scene. Crews are working to right the truck and remove it from the roadway. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and to exercise caution if driving in the vicinity. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. 

NYS DOT UPDATE: NY 370 WB, Between Park St and Oswego St All lanes closed at 12:30 PM due to crash at 11:25 AM for up to 2 more hours

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