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Overheard at ACC Kickoff: ‘There’s a lot of great history that happened in this conference’
Charlotte, N.C. — Syracuse football closed out the 2024 ACC Kickoff on Thursday alongside N.C. State, Clemson and North Carolina. The Orange were represented by coach Fran Brown, running back LeQuint Allen, defensive back Justin Barron, quarterback Kyle McCord and defensive lineman Fadil Diggs spoke at the podium, to local media, in breakout sessions and in TV and radio appearances.
Banning cellphones in NY schools: About time, a no-brainer, ‘I could not be happier’ (Your Letters)
Editor’s note: Syracuse.com is sorting through more than 200 responses to our online survey asking readers what they think of banning cellphones in schools, an idea Gov. Kathy Hochul is exploring through a statewide “listening tour.” We’ll publish a selection of those responses soon. You can still take the survey; it’s republished at the end of this post. Meanwhile, here are some opinions from readers who chose to write a letter to the editor:
TSA Intercepts Gun at Syracuse's Hancock International Airport, Said It Belongs to Utica Man
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The TSA intercepted a loaded firearm at Syracuse's Hancock International Airport on Tuesday—and they say the man whose carry-on it was in is from Utica. The .45-caliber handgun was loaded with eight bullets, including one in the chamber. TSA officers notified Syracuse Regional Airport Authority Police,...
House explodes in Madison County; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for July 25)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 89; Low: 68. Mostly cloudy, thunderstorms; see the 5-day forecast. Yoshimi vs. CNY: The Flaming Lips, led by singer Wayne Coyne (above), performed at Beak and Skiff in LaFayette Tuesday night. The band played its classic 2002 album, “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots,” in its entirety, as well as other songs from their catalog. Review, more photos. (Dennis Nett photo)
Wavin’ goodbye: How MSG is bidding farewell to Billy Joel’s 10-year residency
As Billy Joel prepares to end his legendary, decade-long, 104 show, 1.9 million ticket-selling residency at Madison Square Garden, here we are waving the Piano Man goodbye Thursday night for the first time since 2014. He will hold the venue’s record for most performances after tonight at 150. Last-minute...
Head-on collision leaves 1 dead in Brookfield
A head-on collision in Brookfield left one dead on Tuesday, according to the New York State Police. Police responded to NY-8 in the town of Brookfield for a two-vehicle head-on collision on Tuesday, July 23, at around 3:48 p.m. Police said the preliminary investigation determined that Dominick Brown, 44, from...
Former Syracuse basketball guard Joe Girard signs overseas contract
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Former Syracuse basketball guard Joe Girard has signed a contract to play in Lithuania for the 2024-25 season. Girard will play for Nevezis in Lithuania’s top league, the team announced. Girard confirmed the news in a text message to Syracuse.com. Nevezis finished in ninth place in the LKL at 10-20 last season.
One Person Killed, Another Airlifted to Syracuse After Upstate NY Car Crash
State Troopers responded to a fatal 2-car accident on Route 12 on Tuesday that took the life of an Upstate NY man. Troopers say, 44-year-old Dominick Brown of New Berlin was killed in the crash. Police say, on July 23, 2024, at about 3:48 p.m., State Police responded to NY-8...
TRAFFIC: I-81 northbound, Exit 16A to be closed weekend of July 26
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Drive beware, there are upcoming closures to I-81 northbound. The NYSDOT said that the interstate will be closed to traffic between Exit 16A and I-481 southbound merge with I-81 northbound, in the City of Syracuse. The closure will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday, July...
Syracuse men’s basketball: final NBA Summer League recap for Orange alums
The number of Syracuse Orange alums on NBA rosters might not grow in the 2024-25 season. As Mike wrote about yesterday, Judah Mintz didn’t land a two-way deal with the Sixers and some of the other Orange were unimpressive in Las Vegas. Cole Swider was the one player who...
Utica Man Busted for Trying to Bring Loaded Gun onto Flight
It should be well known it's illegal to bring a gun, let alone a loaded one, onto a plane. According to the Transportation Security Administration, security officers at Hancock International Airport seized their third such firearm this year. Utica Man Caught with Loaded Firearm Before Flight. Agents found the loaded...
Two hospitalized after motorcycles struck by SUV on Teall Avenue
Two people are recovering in the hospital after two motorcycles were hit by a car on Teall Avenue Tuesday evening in Syracuse. It happened around 6:30 p.m., bringing traffic to a standstill as many people were heading home from work just blocks away from the I-690 on-ramp. A witness who...
JetBlue adding another daily flight from Syracuse to Orlando
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Starting in October, JetBlue will be adding a second daily direct flight from Syracuse to Orlando. JetBlue currently offers daily direct flights to three destinations from Syracuse Hancock International Airport, including Boston, New York JFK, and Orlando. “Orlando is our top destination by far and...
One dead, one hospitalized after head-on crash in Brookfield
BROOKFIELD — A 44-year-old man is dead after his vehicle crossed into the oncoming lane and struck another vehicle head-on in Madison County Tuesday afternoon, according to the New York State Police. Troopers said Dominick E. Brown, 44, of New Berlin, Chenango County, was southbound on Route 8 at...
County bridge to be closed for 4-6 weeks
The Cortland County Highway Department announced an upcoming bridge closure in the area. According to Alan Ricottilli, the county’s deputy superintendent of highways, Michigan Hill Road bridge in the town of Harford will be closed for 4-to-6 weeks starting Monday (July 29). Ricottilli noted that county highway workers will...
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Assemblymember William Magnarelli Announce $3M Investment in JMA Wireless Dome Renovation Project
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember William Magnarelli today announced a $3 million investment to support and advance the transformative JMA Wireless Dome renovation project. The pair made the announcement during a press conference at the JMA Dome flanked by Syracuse University leaders and several coaches, including Adrian Autry, head men’s basketball coach, Fran Brown, head football coach, Gary Gait, head men’s lacrosse coach, and Felisha Legette-Jack, head women’s basketball coach.
Report: Syracuse alum Mike Tirico to be NBC’s lead announcer in new NBA deal
Syracuse University graduate Mike Tirico is about to start one of the highest-profile gigs in broadcasting — being NBC’s primetime host of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Another prime assignment is in Tirico’s future, according to a report. Tirico will be the lead voice of the NBA when the league goes back to NBC in the 2025-26 season, according to a report from The Athletic.
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