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Oneida Indian Nation hosts opening of new community center
ONEIDA — Oneida Indian Nation members and leadership gathered for a grand opening ceremony at the new Mary C. Winder Community Center on Friday, June 28. The 90,000-square-foot community center is among the largest tribal centers of its kind in the United States and offers a host of resources to support cultural engagement, community building and more, according to officials.
Central NY Regional Market Authority fires executive director (Good Morning CNY for July 2)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 84; Low: 66. Mostly sunny and warmer; see the 5-day forecast. More than 100 protest fatal police shooting in Utica: More than 100 people took to Utica’s City Hall on Monday to protest the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Nyah Mway. The city’s council met regarding legislation, but protesters came out in support of Mway, who was shot by a Utica police officer during a struggle after a foot chase on Friday night. Police say the boy pointed what officers thought was a gun at them; it turned out to be a pellet gun designed to look like a handgun. Also: “He’s got a gun!” A second-by-second timeline of the shooting. (Kenny Lacy Jr. photo)
Cities along I-90 corridor receive $40 million federal grant for upstate 'tech hub'
Tech companies and public officials in upstate New York are celebrating a boost in federal funding to create a “semiconductor superhighway.”. Sen. Chuck Schumer told a crowd at Inficon in East Syracuse Tuesday that what he calls the upstate New York "tech hub" is going to get $40 million.
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #30, DL Chase Simmons
It’s time to start preparing for the 2024 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces to kick off the Fran Brown Era. Name: Chase Simmons. Position: Defensive Line.
Schumer announces $40 million, tech hub designation for Rochester, Syracuse and Buffalo
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer visited Monroe Community College on Tuesday to announce $40 million in federal funding for regional efforts to create a semiconductor super highway. The $40 million earmarked will be shared between Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse, with funding focused on workforce training, supply chain and commercialization. The...
Syracuse football earns commitment from Top 10 long snapper in Class of 2025
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse football added a highly-touted recruit at a special position to its Class of 2025 Tuesday afternoon. Henry Searcy, a long snapper from Tallahassee, Florida, announced his commitment via social media. He’s a five-star and the No. 8 long snapper in the country, according to Kohl’s Kicking.
NYSP looks to ID suspects in Cortlandville theft
CORTLANDVILLE, NY (CortacaToday) – Authorities ask for help in a Cortlandville theft investigation. State Troopers are trying to identify two people they say may have stolen items from Walmart on May 14, 2024. The pair allegedly filled up a shopping cart at the Bennie Road shopping center, did not attempt to pay, and left in a black pickup truck.
NYS Fair adds 35th concert to 2024’s free music lineup
The New York State Fair is getting closer to revealing its full entertainment lineup for 2024. The Cleverlys, a comedic music group featuring Digger Cleverly and his family, will perform at the NYS Fair’s Chevy Court stage on Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. The show is free with admission to the Fair.
Former Syracuse women’s basketball great will play for Team Canada in Paris Olympics
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Kayla Alexander will play for Canada in the Paris Olympics, marking the former Syracuse University great’s second straight Olympic Games. Alexander, 33, is a 6-foot-4 center who played for the Orange from 2009-2013, and left as the career leader in points (2,024), blocks (350), field goals (736), free throws made (552), free throws attempted (750) and games played (140, tied).
Man rescued from burning Syracuse home dies 10 days later
Syracuse, N.Y. — A 69-year-old man who was taken to a hospital after being rescued from a house fire in June has died, firefighters said. Richard Tyminski died on Saturday from injuries related to the fire., Capt. Matt Craner, a spokesperson for the Syracuse Fire Department, said Monday. He was found inside the basement of a home at 923 Park Ave. during a fire on June 19, he said.
President of CNY youth soccer club charged with stealing over $50,000 from organization
Cicero, N.Y. – A president and coach of a Central New York youth soccer club has been charged with stealing over $50,000 from the group, troopers said. Paul R. Palucci, 36, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with second-degree grand larceny and first-degree falsifying business records after allegedly using his soccer club’s accounts for fraudulent charges, according to a news release from State Police.
Syracuse basketball offers 4-star, top-20 national prospect Zion Green from Philly
Syracuse basketball coaches have made their second scholarship offer to a big-time prospect in the 2027 class. Per a post on X from THE MILLER REPORT, the Orange staff has offered Zion Green, a 6-foot-8 power forward from the Philadelphia market who is tracking as one of the top players nationwide in the rising high school sophomore class. A huge congrats to Zion!
$40 Million U.S. Tech Hub award for upstate cities backs Micron CNY Semiconductor Plant
BUFFALO, N.Y. — For some time New York's U.S. Senator and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has been touting the CHIPS and Science Act which he pushed through Congress. It is designed to encourage semiconductor makers to build up their presence and make more of those miniature marvels here in the U.S. That will address supply chain concerns during the pandemic when it was pointed out that there were not enough computer chips to equip new cars, appliances, and other devices.
Your Town Fayetteville-Manlius: Plunge into Ice Age history at Green Lakes State Park
FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. — Did you know that Fayetteville is home to a National Natural Landmark?. While most may know it as a place to cool off in the summer or get a nice tan, Green Lakes State Park has a much deeper history. According to a geological study conducted...
Syracuse football recruiting: Orange land 2025 long snapper Henry Searcy
The Syracuse Orange have added to their future special teams arsenal, as one of the top long snappers in the Class of 2025 committed on Tuesday:. Henry Searcy, a Tallahassee, FL native who is rated the #8 LS by Kohl's Kicking in his class, visited SU for a special teams camp earlier this year. Now he's the 26th commit in the 2025 cycle. (Sharlandiin Strange and Amari Colon have reportedly decommitted due to academic reasons.)
Schola Cantorum Brings European Classical to Syracuse
Schola Cantorum, an early music vocal ensemble, has been performing European classical music since 1975. Catering to a unique niche of classical music, the cantorum performs compositions from the Medieval, Renaissance, and early Baroque eras. Schola brings traditional technique and style straight from the Middle Ages to the Syracuse area....
TC3 Student Earns Prestigious Summer Internship; Set to Pursue His Passion at ESF
It might have been an unconventional path, but Collyn Dungey’s journey has led him to discover his passion. After graduating in TC3’s Class of 2024, the next stop is a prestigious summer research internship and then starting at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry this fall, pursuing a degree in environmental resources engineering.
Syracuse University Leads Higher Education Consortium as Part of $40M Award to Advance Central New York’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Capabilities
Syracuse University will play a leading role in advancing Central New York’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities thanks to $40 million in new funds made available to the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region through the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Regional Technology and Innovation Hub. The new award for the New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor (NY SMART I-Corridor) was announced yesterday by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer at a press conference in Syracuse hosted by INFICON. J. Michael Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation, spoke at the event, and Duncan Brown, vice president for research, represented the University as principal investigator on Syracuse University’s component of the Tech Hub award.
Biscoland Returns to Wonderland this Weekend
Over July 4-6, Biscoland will return to Wonderland Forest in Central New York, for three nights of electronic music and jam bands, hosted by trance-fusion pioneers Disco Biscuits. Wonderland Forest is situated roughly 25 minutes south of Syracuse in the rolling hills of Lafayette, NY. Plot your trip with the...
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