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Efforts are growing to remove or reduce the role of police in responding to people in a mental health crisis. Critics and proponents alike say a widely adopted program has too often failed.
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Street clashes have erupted, involving a mix of protesters, authorities, extremists and agitators. With armed factions squaring off, terrorism analysts fear the worse is still to come.
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Violence between intimate partners is more common than you might think, says social worker Loren Cunningham, from Vera House in Syracuse, an agency…
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People with the irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation have an increased risk of blood clots, which can lead to a stroke.Most blood clots in…
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Church leaders in Watertown held a rally on the Public Square Tuesday in response to the recent shootings across the country. The crowd of nearly 100 came…
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The idea that a morbidly obese person can achieve a healthy weight through willpower alone is outdated, according to Dr. Howard Simon, director of…
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Countering sexual violence can start with a conversation to raise awareness and encourage people to speak out, or even intervene, if necessary. This…
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SUNY Upstate Medical University’s new president will be holding a series of symposiums to look for solutions to issues that face health care providers in…
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The Boys and Girls Clubs of Syracuse are spearheading an effort to try to curb violence among teens and young adult men of color.The idea, says Syracuse…
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The City of Syracuse is coming together to try to make sure this Halloween weekend is a safe one. Halloween is on a Saturday this year. And Syracuse…