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Madison County house explosion kills 74-year-old woman. Sheriff says propane caused blast
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office gave an update on the fatal house investigation in the town of Lincoln, attributing it to a propane explosion. At approximately 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, members of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, the New York State Police and the Lincoln Fire Department were dispatched to 4621 Burleson Road regarding a reported explosion. Upon arriving on scene, responders located heavy debris at the location. ...
Oneida High School class of 1974 reunites; honors coach
ONEIDA — The Oneida High School class of 1974 reunited on the school grounds on Friday, July 26, to remember the past and observe the changes the school has gone through. The unveiling of a bench in honor of former coach Tony Burnett, who had a profound influence on the class, was an important part of the reunion.
Pop stars Dan + Shay perform ‘country cosplay’ to bigger house at Empower Amp (review)
Pop heartthrobs Dan + Shay played a 95-minute show to a full house at the Empower FCU Amphitheater on Friday, the most recent stop on their Heartbreak on the Map tour to support their 2023 album Bigger Houses. The three-time Grammy Award-winning duo previously played the Turning Stone in fall...
Syracuse Mets fall to Bisons, 5-3
Buffalo, NY –The Syracuse Mets’ mightily frustrating week in Western New York continued on Friday night as Syracuse lost an early three-run lead in a 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Bisons on a sunny night at Sahlen Field. The Bisons have now won each of the first four games in the weeklong, six-game series. Buffalo has also won nine of the first 16 games against the Mets so far in the 2024 season.
Want to rock? Music school for kids and adults is coming to Towne Center at Fayetteville
A Canton, Mass.-based company that specializes in music education is opening a franchise in Towne Center at Fayetteville. School of Rock, a national retail chain and music education business, is opening in the former Community Room space, according to COR Development LLC. Construction is underway, COR said. If you purchase...
Pink Chou Chou earns New York Sire Stakes win at Vernon Downs
VERNON — Pink Chou Chou with driver Todd McCarthy captured the $108,200 leg of the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old trotting fillies on Friday afternoon at Vernon Downs. Pink Chou Chou ($3.90) went to the lead and was first to the quarter in :29.0. As they reached the backstretch Royal Mission (Scott Zeron) took over the lead and led to the half in :58.3. She continued to control things and was first to three-quarters in 1:27.2.
Men’s basketball continues to round out schedule with Cornell matchup
In what’s a usual occurrence, Syracuse Men’s Basketball announced earlier this week that they will face Cornell this season. This will be the tenth matchup in eleven years between these programs, but to call the Orange and Big Red rivals would be a stretch. Syracuse has been dominant for decades against the Ivy League opponent, having won 42 straight games since 1968 against Cornell.
Syracuse awarded $10.8M to bring better internet to neighborhoods
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $70 million in awards through ConnectALL’s Municipal Infrastructure Program to help connect New Yorkers to high-speed broadband internet. The program includes million-dollar investments in Central New York and North Country regions. “These awards mark the next step in our billion-dollar effort to close New York’s […]
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.
Annual Route 90 garage sale returns
HOMER, NY (CortacaToday) – Thousands of people hunting for a bargain or hidden treasure will make their way into Central New York this weekend. The annual Route 90 Garage Sale kicks off today, spanning 50 miles from Homer all the way to Montezuma. Plenty of vendors, bake sales, and barbecues are typically set up along the route. The official hours run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday, rain or shine, though some sales begin earlier and end later.
7 people displaced by attic fire in Solvay home
Solvay, N.Y. — Seven people were displaced after a “minor” attic fire in a Solvay home early Thursday morning, officials said. The fire at 404 First St. was reported at 1:19 a.m. Firefighters found light smoke when they arrived, according to Matthew Zingaro, the first deputy fire...
Kiyan Anthony lists Syracuse in his top six
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – Kiyan Anthony has trimmed his list to six schools and Syracuse has made the cut. The son of former SU legend Carmelo Anthony listed Syracuse along with Rutgers, Auburn, Ohio State, Florida State, and USC on his social media page on Thursday. Anthony, a 6’5”...
Mets Daily Prospect Report, 7/26/24: Binghamton stands alone (in victory)
Triple-A: Syracuse Mets (46-28/14-10) BUFFALO 6, SYRACUSE 4 (BOX) The Mets went up 1-0 in the first, but Joey Lucchesi gave up six runs in 3.1 innings pitched to put them behind for good. They attempted to get back into the game with a three run third — the first...
Kyle McCord didn’t believe Fran Brown would fly out to visit him the day he hit portal: ‘Crazy sequence of events’
Charlotte, N.C. — Two of the most pivotal moments in Syracuse football’s offseason happened the same day, Dec. 4. At 10 a.m., Fran Brown was formally introduced in-person as the program’s new head coach, six days after the university announced he’d earned the job. If you...
Amazon debuts electric delivery vehicles in Syracuse
New Electric Amazon delivery trucks are now hitting the road in central New York, it's part of the e-commerce company's drive to go green. Amazon calls it a soft launch. Thirty electric vehicles out of the East Syracuse delivery station started taking packages across central New York last week. Justin Besau has been behind the wheel of these new vehicles. He said they make his job a lot easier.
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center Hosts MASH Camp – Students Work to Navigate Aftermath of a Mock Crash
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center recently held their annual Medical Academy of Science and Health, better known as MASH Camp earlier this week. The camp is a 2-day event where high school students throughout the region take part. During the camp, Guthrie exposes students to various specialities within the healthcare industry....
Justin Barron ACC Kickoff press conference transcript
Full transcript from Syracuse safety Justin Barron's press conference at ACC Kickoff on Thursday. Q. Syracuse seems like there's a new feeling, a new era for Syracuse football, new head coach, facilities. Do you talk about that? Do you feel you're in on the ground floor of something that could be special?
Utica man stopped with loaded gun at Syracuse airport checkpoint will face no charges
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A man from Utica who tried to get on a plane with a loaded weapon Tuesday will face no criminal charges. The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority alerted the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office, who declined prosecution, police said in police reports filed Tuesday. The 31-year-old man...
Barn Total Loss During 2nd Alarm Fire in Harford – 10 Fire Departments Respond; No Animals Inside
A barn is considered a total loss after a 2nd alarm fire in the Town of Harford Wednesday evening. Around 7:15 in the evening on July 24th, a structure fire call came into Cortland County 9-1-1 dispatch at 1493 Route 221. Flames were seen coming from a large barn on the property.
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