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The latest Syracuse basketball recruiting notes and rumblings
Syracuse basketball has had a lot of success on the recruiting trail. The Orange landed McDonald's All-American Donnie Freeman and sharpshooter Elijah Moore in the 2024 class. In 2025, Syracuse is already on the board with composite five-star forward Sadiq White. But is SU done with its roster for the 2024-25 season? What is the latest with some of their top targets in the 2025 class? Here is the latest.
Woman dead, firefighter injured after fire on city’s southside, man charged with murder and arson
UPDATE 7-2-2024: Syracuse police identified the woman who died in the fire as 34-year-old Shaquoiya Allison from Syracuse. Police also conducted an investigation after the fire and criminally charged 58-year-old Anthony Green from Syracuse in relation to the fire. He is charged with murder in the first-degree and arson in the first-degree. Green was already […]
St. Joe’s is hiring armed security amid national rise in hospital violence
Syracuse, NY -- St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center will become the second Syracuse hospital to employ armed security personnel in coming months. The plan to hire armed security officers was announced to the staff Monday and confirmed by hospital officials to syracuse.com | The Post-Standard. The security enhancements also include providing non-lethal tools, such as pepper gel and handcuffs, to the hospital’s existing unarmed security guards.
‘SNL,’ ‘Sunny’ stars filming new American High movie in Syracuse area
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star Charlie Day and two “Saturday Night Live” cast members will be in a new American High movie filming in the Syracuse area. “Summer of ‘69,” a new teen comedy directed by Jillian Bell (“Brittany Runs a Marathon”), shoots this month through the Liverpool-based film studio and will be released on Hulu. Recent casting calls sought local residents to fill hundreds of roles and share vintage cars.
Long snapper Henry Searcy commits to Syracuse
Syracuse football has added another player to its 2025 recruiting class. Tallahassee (FL) Lawton Chiles long snapper Henry Searcy announced his commitment to the Orange on social media Tuesday. Searcy was offered back in June following a specialists camp. He also held an offer from Memphis. "First, I would like...
Central New York Police Offer Hilarious “Tip” on How to Stop Car Thieves
There's been an uptick in reported vehicle larcenies and thefts in the Mohawk Valley and one local police department has apparently had it. The Oneida City Police Department is warning residents, especially those in the neighborhoods surrounding Hunt Valley Road and Cedarcrest Lane, that criminals are breaking into people's cars and stealing valuables.
Upstate NY July 4 forecast: The heat and humidity return for an extended stay
Syracuse, N.Y. – After a week of dry days in the 70s, summer heat and humidity return today to Upstate New York. Temperatures will soar into the upper 80s starting this afternoon and continue every day through the weekend and into early next week, the National Weather Service predicts.
SUNY Upstate seeking residents for 18-month dementia study
A dementia prevention study originating from Columbia University is about to get underway soon in Syracuse. SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking local residents to participate in the “MAP… or Metformin in Alzheimer’s Dementia Prevention Study.” Top geriatric researchers are looking to confirm whether the drug can help prevent those with mild cognitive impairment from getting full blown Alzheimer’s disease. Upstate medical geriatric chair Sharon Brangman says studies are promising.
CNY leaders plan out future investments after being awarded millions in federal funding
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Three major cities in Upstate New York have been awarded $40 million in federal funding under the CHIPS & Science Law. Senator Chuck Schumer announced the news on Tuesday. Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo win $40 million to establish 'Semiconductor Superhighway'. The $40 million will be divided...
In Memoriam: Life Trustee H. John Riley Jr. ’61
On his journey from his first job in a corporate mailroom to the executive suite, H. John Riley Jr. ’61 often credited the education and opportunities he received at Syracuse University for his success. His gratitude shaped his approach to both service and philanthropy at his alma mater. Riley was still serving as a life trustee and co-chair of the Forever Orange Campaign and its $1.5 billion goal when he passed away on June 1, 2024, at the age of 83.
Cortland Fire Headquarters to Begin Process For Station Renovations
The City of Cortland’s Fire Headquarters on Court Street in Downtown Cortland has been operating as a fire station since 1914, one of the oldest continuously running fire stations in the state and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974. Over the years, Cortland Fire...
Your Town 2024: Experience historic lakes to global coffee in Fayetteville and Manlius
Join NBC3's Megan Coleman live at Green Lakes State Park at 5 p.m. Wednesday to learn about everything the Fayetteville and Manlius areas have to offer!. SkyTop boasts global organic beans and award-winning brews. SkyTop Coffee in Manlius offers a variety of organic roasts from around the world. The cafe...
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.
Whitman School Names Inaugural Albert and Betty Hill Professor
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has recently named Professor Natarajan Balasubramanian the inaugural Albert & Betty Hill Professor, effective July 1. With a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, Balasubramanian joined the Whitman School in 2009. His research focuses on understanding economic value creation by new and existing firms, using large-scale data to uncover generalizable facts and how competition, innovation and learning affect the entry and performance of firms. Balasubramanian’s teaching includes areas of strategic management, firm performance, technological change and industry evolution to undergraduate and graduate students at the Whitman School.
Amir ‘Cash’ Anderson signs pro boxing deal worth ‘significant money,’ gets date for first bout
Syracuse, N.Y. – He used to dream about turning professional. He watched fights on TV and imagined himself in that position, a place where he could turn the boxing skills he was learning into a career. Recently, Amir “Cash” Anderson signed a contract with Misfits Boxing, an organization founded...
WooSox Cruise to Third Straight, Beat Syracuse 16-4
WORCESTER, MA –– Nick Sogard, Nick Yorke, and Bobby Dalbec combined to go 10-for-17 with three home runs and 12 RBIs as the Worcester Red Sox (5-2)/(40-42) won 16-4 over the Syracuse Mets (4-4)/(50-32) on Tuesday night at NBT Bank Stadium in the second game of the WooSox and Mets home and home series.
Mets Daily Prospect Report, 7/3/24: Win/Loss flip-flop
Triple-A: Syracuse Mets (50-32) WORCESTER 16, SYRACUSE 4 (BOX) After reaching the 50 win plateau, Syracuse lost another one, their third in a row. Dominic Hamel gave up three runs in the first and another two more in the third, but it was a disastrous fifth inning that really did the Mets in. All with two outs, Hamel and Victor Castaneda gave up seven runs on a single, three doubles, a homer, and three walks (not in that order). Syracuse ended up plating a respectable four runs, and if that fifth inning hadn’t happened, the game would’ve been close, but instead, it was a laughter.
Syracuse’s Almond Street to close for advance work related to I-81 project
The state Department of Transportation plans to close Almond Street in Syracuse for part of July to do utility work in advance of the I-81 project. The street is scheduled to close at 6 a.m. Monday, July 8 and reopen at 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, according to the DOT.
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