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Birds on display at the New York State Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Seven years ago, Kathryn Caroll and her family were strolling through the Fair and spotted a show highlighting the five-year-old’s favorite animal. “When I was little, I loved owls. I had a billion owl shirts. I would wear this one owl shirt like every...
Syracuse Basketball: 5-star Jordan Smith sets Duke visit, notes teams in most contact
By all accounts, Syracuse basketball coaches are prioritizing 2026 five-star shooting guard Jordan Smith Jr. from the talent-rich Washington, D.C., market. At the same time, the Orange staff is facing hefty - and growing - competition for the 6-foot-3 Smith, who is ranked as high as No. 3 nationally in his class and has evolved into a significant contender for the No. 1 overall spot in the 2026 cycle, according to recent comments by some national analysts.
Day 4 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Just as fans started piling into Suburban Park in the back of the New York State Fairgrounds to see TLC perform at 8 p.m., the popular 1990s R&B group announced they had to cancel. One of the members had a nasty case of food poisoning. Yes,...
Utica community mourns death of beloved teacher, principal, friend and colleague
Elizabeth Gerling’s murder has left many reeling and mourning the loss of a beloved member of the community, a dear friend, and a loving teacher. The Oneida County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday it had arrested Gerling's boyfriend Jeremy Kirch, 45, of Camden, in connection to the alleged murder. According to her obituary, Gerling...
House of the Week: Hike to Delphi Falls along the private bridge and trails at this Pompey property
POMPEY, N.Y. – Lynn Gibson almost seemed destined to someday own the naturally beautiful property at 2043 Cardner Road near Pompey. She grew up just down “a mile up the road” of the 11.66-acre property, known as Maxwell Mills, because it was the home of a 19th century grist and cider mill, and often tagged along with her older sister to ice skating birthday parties held there.
Major I-81 traffic alert starts on Monday for airport exit
SALINA, N.Y. — The NYS Department of Transportation is alerting drivers that Exit 27 (Syracuse Airport) on Interstate-81 Southbound will be closed starting Monday, August 26. The closure means that anyone traveling south toward the airport will have to detour to get there. Driversare advised to follow the signed...
‘That’s Kiyan!’ Syracuse recruit creates a buzz in NYC with Melo and Knicks royalty sitting courtside
New York — A buzz of anticipation hung in the air around Rucker Park on Wednesday, three hours before the SLAM Summer Classic Vol. 6 tipped off. Several hundred kids lined up around the intersection of Frederick Douglass Boulevard and West 155th Street in Harlem, all hoping for the same thing: a glimpse of some of the best high school players in the country.
Beautiful weekend for the Fair!
After a beautiful Friday with sunshine and temperatures in the low 80's, expect more of the same this weekend!. Another mostly sunny day with temperatures climbing into the low 80s with now chance of rain!. We can thank a dominant high-pressure system across the northeast shielding central New York from...
Weekend weather outlook for the NYS Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y.- The first of two weekends of the New York State Fair is upon us and so is some really nice summer weather to go along with it. Right now we have a slow-moving high pressure system keeping the weather dry and comfortable. Here is an update on the...
Samantha Croston named new sports director at CNY Central
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CNY Central, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s Central New York television stations WSTM NBC3, WTVH CB5, and CW6, today announced Samantha Croston has been named sports director. Croston, who joined the CNY Central News Team in 2021, replaces the recently departed Tommy Sladek in this role. In...
Expanding Broadband Internet Is Critical For Education, Economy, Health Care & Infrastructure
About 30 years ago, home internet access was for a select few, but today, reliable high-speed internet is an essential part of modern-day communication, education and economic growth. Broadband access helps us connect with others, it offers endless amounts of new information, allows businesses to prosper and so much more. We saw the true benefits of high-speed broadband during the pandemic when people worked remotely and conducted business as usual during our nation’s most unpredictable times.
Section III’s top returning boys soccer goalie saves leaders, ranked by 2023 stats
See who the returning boys soccer goalie saves leaders are for the 2024 season, ranked by grade, from 2023 stats reported to syracuse.com by Section III coaches. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
No. 25 Orange Opens Home Slate vs. Niagara
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - No. 25 Syracuse men's soccer makes its 2024 debut at home on Sunday, Aug. 25, when the team hosts Niagara. The contest will start at 7 p.m. and will be streamed live on ACC Network Extra. Parking and admission will be free for all in attendance. 'Cuse...
Manlius swans get a reprieve from NY officials, but village still faces choice about their future
Manlius, NY - The four growing cygnets can all stay on the Manlius Swan Pond a bit longer before the village has to decide their fate. The state Department of Environmental Conservation sent a letter to Manlius Mayor Paul Whorrall this week, extending that decision deadline from Aug. 31 to Dec. 31.
Syracuse Mets offense breaks out in 9-6 win over Durham
Syracuse, NY –The Syracuse Mets had a fun Friday night at NBT Bank Stadium, breaking out for nine runs in a 9-6 win over the Durham Bulls in front of more than 6,000 fans in the Salt City. The two teams have now split the first four games of the weeklong, six-game series.
It took a few decades, but garbage plates finally become a thing at the NYS Fair (video)
Geddes, N.Y. — Believe it or not, no vendor at the New York State Fair in recent years has sold garbage plates — you know the mishmash of greasy food favorites all piled into one big meal. But after we created our own garbage plate made up of...
Orange Face First-Ever Meeting With Lakers
Game Details: Sunday, August 25, Syracuse, N.Y., 7:00 p.m. Syracuse (2-0-1) aims to stay unbeaten when it hosts Mercyhurst (0-2-0) at the SU Soccer Stadium on Sunday, August 25, at 1:00 p.m. Admission is free. The Syracuse-Mercyhurst Series:. The Orange and the Lakers are meeting for the first time on...
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