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Cornell University building vandalized by pro-Palestine activists on first day of semester
"Israel bombs, Cornell pays" and "Blood is on your hands" were spray painted on Cornell University's main administrative building according to the Cornell Daily Sun. The student-run newspaper reported Monday morning that pro-Palestine activists graffitied the front entrance of the administrative building Day Hall and smashed one of the glass doors on the first day of the fall semester.
Winter Juniors Qualifier Grace Lee to bring her Talents to Cornell this Fall (2024)
Scarlet Aquatics' Grace Lee a Junior Nats Qualifier will bring her conference scoring times to Cornell, joining a young distance group. Current photo via Grace Lee. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
Gallery: Daring drivers and crushed metal reign supreme at Trumansburg Demolition Derby
TRUMANSBURG, N.Y. — The finest in scrappy, red-blooded American motor sportsmanship was on full display at the annual Trumansburg Demolition Derby last week. Dozens of local drivers, their pit crews and hundreds of fans packed the dirt track at the Trumansburg Fairgrounds throughout the week to partake in the nostalgic glory of metal shearing metal, axles bent like crazy straws and engines pushed to — and beyond — their limits.
Horseheads fishermen win state crowns at Bassmaster Classic
SYRACUSE (WETM) – Some talented fishermen brought home top honors in the state this past week. Four area Horseheads fisherman earned first place in the annual Bassmaster NY State Junior & High School Classic event held at Onondaga Lake in Syracuse. In the high school division, Beckett Kraft and Grant Edwards won for Horseheads High […]
UAW strike leads to negative dining, move-in impacts at Cornell as bargaining stalls
As the new academic year began, Cornell University representatives provided an update on its ongoing negotiations with the United Auto Workers (UAW) chapter 2300. The university’s Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Christine Lovely, Interim Provost John Siliciano and Vice President of Student and Campus Life Ryan Lombardi sent a joint statement on the negotiations and their effect on campus life to students Friday. ...
Company news: Oswego Hospital appoints Dr. Michael Alcasid and Dr. David Bass as 2024-25 leaders
The medical staff at Oswego Hospital recently appointed new leadership for 2024-2025. Dr. Michael Alcasid was appointed president. For the past 26 years, Dr. Alcasid has worked at Oswego Hospital. In 1998 he started as a staff physician while also working as a primary care physician for Oswego County Opportunities. In 2008 he transitioned to being a hospitalist, a position he’s held ever since. Dr. Alcasid has held various leadership positions. As the newly elected president of the medical staff, he will also serve as chair of the medical executive committee and as a member of the Oswego Health board of directors. In this role, he is responsible for communicating and representing the opinions and concerns of the medical staff and its members on organizational and specific matters affecting hospital operations to the board. He will also oversee compliance on the part of the medical staff with the procedural safeguards and rights of its members in all stages of the hospital’s credentialing process.
29-year-old woman arrested in fatal stabbing of man in Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. — A 29-year-old woman who fatally stabbed a man Friday has been arrested and charged with manslaughter, police said. Shandrika Kersey was arrested Monday for stabbing Jermil Washington, 49, who later died, police said. She’s been charged with first-degree manslaughter and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Syracuse residents to see new trash pickup days starting Sept. 9
The City of Syracuse will change garbage pickup days for 11,700 households, starting the week of Sept. 9, as part of an overhaul to improve efficiency. This adjustment, based on a data-driven analysis, will reduce routes from 15 to 12 per day, saving the city about $10,000 annually in fuel and truck maintenance costs.
2 firefighters injured in blaze on Syracuse’s East Side
Syracuse, N.Y. — Two firefighters were injured in a blaze Monday morning in Syracuse’s Salt Springs neighborhood, officials said. The fire at 112 Niven St. was reported around 11:40 a.m. Monday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Syracuse TV station names its first female sports director
CNY Central has named a new sports director as the Syracuse football season gets ready to kick off. Samantha Croston, who has worked at the CNY Central since 2021, will be the Syracuse television station’s first female sports director. She replaces the recently departed Tommy Sladek in the role for the Sinclair Broadcast Group-owned TV cluster, which includes WSTM (NBC-3), WTVH (CBS-5), and CW6.
Orthodox Jewish Passengers On United Airlines Flight Say They Were Subjected to Antisemitic Mistreatment By Gate Agents
A family of Orthodox Jews who were traveling with United Airlines from Newark to Tel Aviv claim they were subjected to antisemitic mistreatment by gate agents who shamed and embarrassed them in front of other passengers as they went to board their flight. The alleged incident occurred in May 2023,...
Crews preparing to pave Main Street this week (traffic updates and street closures)
Construction crews are preparing to pave Main Street in the city of Cortland this week. According to an update from Crown City Rising, crews are close to wrapping up grading on Main Street from Clinton Avenue/Groton Avenue to Port Watson and Tompkin Streets. This work will occur Monday (Aug. 26) and Tuesday (Aug. 27).
Stand-up comedian returning to Central NY for hometown shows with viral comic
Stand-up comedian Dan Frigolette is returning to Central New York for some hometown laughs. The Baldwinsville native and Syracuse University alumnus will perform at the Kallet Theater in Pulaski on Sept. 12 and Sharkey’s Bar and Grill in Liverpool on Sept. 13. Both shows will begin at 8 p.m. and feature viral comic Napoleon Emill, whose “Florida Man” bits have nearly 100,000 views on Instagram.
Is The Last Central New York Outback Closed?
Is the last Outback restaurant in the Central New York region now closed? We have the scoop on your bloomin onions. Where 315 Eats Uncensored on Facebook had the following post:. Don’t plan on going to Outback route 31- they closed the doors for good and didn’t bother telling their...
State Agriculture Department urges vaccination for mosquito-borne virus
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The State Agriculture Department is urging horse owners to vaccinate their horses against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus as cases are being seen throughout several areas in New York State. There is no cure for EEE or WNV which can be fatal for unvaccinated horses. So far this year, […]
Emergency Declaration Issued For More Counties In New York State
New York State issued another "Disaster Emergency." Over the weekend, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul today signed an executive order declaring a "Disaster Emergency" for Suffolk County, New York. "Disaster Emergency" On Long Island, New York. The "Disaster Emergency" comes after "record rainfall" fell on the Long Island County on...
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