ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The suspect in the Temple Israel of Albany shots fired incident appeared in federal court Friday morning. Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, 28, of Schenectady is being held without bail. On Thursday, police said he fired two shotgun shells near the Temple. The incident resulted in the temporary lockdown of nearby St. Peter’s Health Partners facilities. The full criminal complaint follows Chief Eric Hawkins' statement. Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins stated that police heard the suspect say “Free Palestine,” and the incident is now being investigated as a hate crime. The synagogue ..read more

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--- SUNY Fredonia is the latest college to announce decreased enrollment is causing financial challenges. The college president, Stephen Kolison, is recommending 13 programs be discontinued. In his address to the campus on Wednesday, Kolison said, “While these programs would be discontinued within the appropriate time frame, current students will have every opportunity to complete their degree and graduate from SUNY Fredonia.” Kolison went on to say that the school intends to freeze admissions for any new students into these programs and that currently, they have a combin ..read more

ORISKANY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV/WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is sharing an update on its newest and "cutest" member of the team dedicated to helping victims of crime. K9 Addie is currently being trained by Tyler & Sara Raux, owners of Amarok Kennels, LLC, who posted a video on Facebook sharing how well Addie is doing in her training. Oneida County Sheriff’s Office unveils its newest and ‘cutest’ member to help victims of crime "Oneida County Sheriff’s K9 Addie putting her skills to work with Trainer Abbie! This little rockstar is doing so well with her foundational obe ..read more

CANASTOTA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- The first left-handed boxer to win the heavyweight title and a boxer who won championships in two different weight classes will headline the Class of 2024 at the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, the Hall of Fame announced on Thursday, December 7. Michael "Double M" Moorer and Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton headline the class of 14 inductees that will be enshrined in Canastota in 2024. Moorer was the first ever left-handed boxer to hold a heavyweight title and the only southpaw to hold the unified WBA, IBF and lineal titles. He also started his career ..read more

NEW HARTFORD, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- New Hartford Police say an officer was taken to the hospital on Wednesday, December 6 in an attempt to stop a larceny at Sangertown Square Mall. New Hartford Police were called to Dick's Sporting Goods at Sangertown Square at approximately 5 pm on Wednesday, December 6 for a reported larceny. Upon arrival, the officer was able to locate the suspect -- 28-year-old Tryze Miller of Albany -- who was allegedly running from the store carrying a large amount of stolen merchandise. Miller allegedly refused commands to stop, and the officer initiated a foot pursuit ..read more

UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- Back in October, Eyewitness News reported that People First -- formerly the Utica Municipal Housing Authority -- was preparing for this holiday season by building their float for their annual Fran DiFlo Giveback Friday. The initiative was named in honor of the maintenance person at People First who spearheaded the method of giving back eleven years ago. On Wednesday, December 6, the float was finally finished, and Eyewitness News Reporter Shelby Pay got a sneak peek at the float, shown in the video above. People First's senior carpenters have been hard at work sin ..read more

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FORECAST UPDATE BY METEOROLOGIST CRAIG FLINT:  TONIGHT: Light scattered flurries in the evening taper before some new light snow develops near sunrise. Low: Near 20.  Wind: W/NW 5-10 mph.  THURSDAY: Widespread light snow tapers through the afternoon. Another coating to an inch, with locally 1-2" in the higher elevations. High: Near 35. Wind: South 5-10 mph.  FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy early then a mix of sun and clouds. Breezy and milder in the afternoon. High: Near 45.  SATURDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy and dry. Becoming breezy later and much milder. High ..read more

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB/WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- The Haudenosaunee Nationals lacrosse team will be allowed to compete under their own flag at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and beyond following recognition from President Joe Biden. The decision comes after the International Olympic Committee approved lacrosse to be included at the 2028 Summer Games for the first time since 1948. Following the addition, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy pushed to be able to compete, and the approval from President Biden came from "the Confederacy’s unique role in inventing the sport of lacrosse, their sustained global lead ..read more

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10/WUTR/WFXV/WPNY)-- Ahead of the new legislative session, lawmakers and healthcare providers are calling for an increase in Medicaid rates and money to invest in healthcare vocational programs. "As you know last year, there was a request from the hospitals statewide, for a 20% increase in Medicaid rates," said Assemblyman John McDonald. "The legislature made a historic move and was able to work with the governor to achieve a 7.5% increase which is a step in the right direction." However, McDonald said the 7.5% increase is not enough. Hospitals, especially those Upstate, are ..read more

ONEIDA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Two brothers from Oneida were sentenced in Madison County court on Monday, Dec. 4 on charges of sexual abuse, after an investigation found they were sexually abusing two children for years. The jury convicted brothers Theodore F. Presley, III, and Johnathan M. Presley of three felonies related to the abuse that took place between 2012 and 2016 in Oneida. Trio charged with child sex abuse in Madison County Theodore F. Presley, III was found guilty of two counts of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child, and Johnathan M. Presley was found guilty of one count of Predat ..read more