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Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival returns to showcase talented artists, craftspeople
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A showcase of talented artists, craftspeople and entertainers returns to downtown Syracuse for July 26-28. The Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival runs Friday through Sunday, located on E. Onondaga Street and Columbus Circle. The festival provides opportunities for visitors to experience the vibrancy of Downtown Syracuse...
Syracuse Football: 4-star, top-150 national prospect Ayden Pouncey set to visit 'Cuse
Elite 2026 prospect Ayden Pouncey from Florida will soon make a trip to Syracuse football. The 6-foot-3, 170-pound Pouncey, a 2026 four-star defensive back/wide receiver, says on his X page that he will visit the Orange this weekend. There was a dead period on the college football recruiting calendar from June 24 through July 24, but now that this has been lifted until August 1, I'd anticipate seeing some 'Cuse targets taking visits to the Hill in the near future.
Just how massive is SU’s proposed new dorm? Its shadow would reach Thornden Park’s roses
Syracuse, N.Y. — Sonia Kragh’s mind immediately began thinking about changes that might be needed at the E.M. Mills Rose Garden, the 100-year-old community treasure at Syracuse’s Thornden Park. Kragh, the rose garden committee chair for the Syracuse Rose Society, was with her team of volunteers doing...
Why does Syracuse need a general manager for its basketball program? (Mike’s Mailbox)
Syracuse, N.Y. – This week’s Mailbox opens up with a question based on Syracuse’s recent hiring of a new general manager for the men’s basketball program. The hiring was big news. First, it was a new position within the SU basketball office. Second, it was an acknowledgement of the new landscape in college sports. Third, it was an indication that Syracuse is ready to financially meet the challenges of that new landscape.
Another Confirmed Tornado in New York Brings Total to 21
The tornadoes just keep coming. Another touched down in New York this week. A record number of twisters have ravaged the state over the last few weeks and the month isn't even over yet. On average, New York typically sees two tornados in July and about nine a year. Not...
Potentially Deadly Veggies Sold In New York Stores
A voluntary recall has been expanded due to the potential health threat it poses in New York State. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall. The recall was initiated by findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The vegetables at the center of the recall may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Rebuilding Rome, the upstate New York city that is looking forward after a destructive tornado
ROME, N.Y. (AP) — A tornado that hit this small, upstate city tore off rooftops, leveled brick buildings and toppled the steeples of two historic churches. No one was killed, but the twister left a debris-strewn scar through downtown and nearby areas. More than 370 homes were damaged. Residents...
Raid leads to arrests, one-year shutdown of Rome Dairy Market
ROME — Members of the Rome Police Department Special Investigations Unit executed multiple search warrants regarding an investigation into Rome Dairy Market at 603 N. James St. on Monday, July 22. Police said they found and seized more than 350 cartons of unstamped and untaxed Seneca and Newport brand...
You can plan anything outside this weekend with gorgeous summer weather continuing
SYRACUSE, N.Y.- We've experienced a lot of heat, humidity and even severe weather so far this summer 2024. This weekend we are not seeing any of that. In fact this looks to be the fourth nice weekend in a row which is very rare in Central New York. An area...
Several Deadly Viruses Detected in Central New York Mosquitoes
More deadly viruses are making their way into Central New York. And mosquitoes are to blame. Traps from Mosquito pools in Onondaga County show the presence of several viruses. The West Nile and Flanders viruses were detected in the Town of Cicero. Both viruses along with the Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Highlands J viruses were found in East Syracuse. That's in addition to the Flanders and Jamestown Canyon viruses discovered on July 16.
Yet Another Tornado Touches Down in New York State
As the National Weather Service continues to tally up the record number of tornadoes that struck the week of July 15, more storms are dropping even more twisters in parts of the state. This all comes in addition to the remnants of Hurricane Beryl spawning seven tornadoes across New York earlier in July.
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024 notebook: Standings! Check out the scenarios heading into pool play’s last day
We’re getting down to the nitty gritty. With one day left in the Little League New York State All-Star 12s Baseball Tournament’s pool play, three teams have already landed playoff spots while the fourth and final spot will be decided by the time Pool B concludes play early Thursday.
Zeldin predicts Trump will ask Netanyahu ‘what else’ can US do in meeting
Former New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin suggested that former President Donald Trump will discuss further U.S. support for Israel during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu is set to meet with Trump on Friday, two days after addressing Congress on the war in Gaza. Zeldin, who is Jewish and a former […]
Rome Victim Recovery Fund Now Accepting Applications
Oneida County & City of Rome Utilizing the Community Foundation to Provide Relief to Residents Impacted by Tornado. County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. and Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan announced today that applications are now being accepted for the Rome Victim Recovery Fund that is being distributed through the Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties.
This New Hudson Valley Driving Trend Is a Nightmare
A new driving trend seems to have hit the Hudson Valley, and not only is it illegal, but it could lead to deadly consequences. There are more than a few unfortunate driving habits in the Hudson Valley, and many of them seem to happen at the Route 9/44-55 interchange at the Mid-Hudson Bridge. While the most popular move can cost commuters up to $450, a new trend could get someone seriously hurt.
FBI searches home of former aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul
The FBI searched the Long Island home of a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday. The former staffer, Linda Sun, has not been accused of wrongdoing, and an FBI spokesman declined to release details beyond confirming that agents “conducted court-authorized law enforcement activity in Manhasset.” Sun and her husband, Chris Hu, […]
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