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Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tourney 2024: Jake Romero, Vin Ruggiero power South Shore to 1st regional in 15 years (photos)
Jake Romero likely never broke a sweat. Heck, he might have still been mentally preparing himself as he settled into playing right field in the top of the first inning when South Shore manager Bob Laterza made the difficult decision to make a pitching change just two batters into the game.
NO Gas Mowers/Blowers This Fall For New York State?
The fall is just a few weeks away and, as August begins, there are reports that New York State won't be using gas powered equipment for fall cleanup. There are few things that remind you fall is here as much as the sound of a gas powered leaf blower buzzing on a crisp day. But that sound will be a thing of the past in various New York State parks.
New York family of Holocaust victim reclaims Nazi-looted art
US authorities announced Friday the return of another artwork stolen by Nazis to the family of Fritz Grunbaum, the Austiran-Jewish cabaret performer and collector who originally owned it. The drawing, by Austrian expressionist Egon Schiele, was returned at a ceremony Friday by another Austrian-Jewish family, who purchased the piece without knowing that it had been stolen.
Death threats to D.A. Bragg, judge who oversaw Trump proceedings work of Vegas man: Feds
Federal prosecutors say a series of violent threats made to public officials in New York, New Jersey and elsewhere were the work of a Las Vegas man who, according to reports, was targeting judges tied to criminal cases involving former President Donald Trump. Spencer Christjencody Gear, 32, is charged in...
Waterville Artist Creates Acorn Olympics
WATERVILLE, N.Y. -- Waterville artist, photographer and author Jody Hildreth has been creating acorn art for nearly four years. It started out as something to do during the pandemic and has snowballed into six published children’s books and three self-published books. Hildreth’s characters are now competing for gold in...
CNY Inspirations: Being a good neighbor
This feature is coordinated by The Post-Standard/Syracuse.com and InterFaith Works of CNY. Follow this theme and author posted Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Being a good neighbor is a central theme in the Christian faith tradition. It’s rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. In the ancient text, Jesus instructs his followers to love their neighbors as themselves, emphasizing the importance of showing kindness, compassion, and selflessness to those around us.
RACC welcomes Collage, Alliance Classical Players in Rome
ROME — The Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., will host several musical events over the next week. All are free and open to the public. The Rome-based jazz group Collage will be performing from 5-7 p.m. Monday, July 29.
MMRI graduates largest summer fellowship cohort in Utica
UTICA – The Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) held its annual graduation ceremony Friday, July 26 to honor the accomplishments of its 19 Summer Fellows who completed the esteemed scientific program. It was MMRI's largest Summer Fellowship cohort to date.
Collage Jazz returns to RACC
ROME — On Monday evening, July 29, the group Collage, based in Rome, will be performing at the Rome Art and Community Center (RACC). The concert is free and open to the public and takes place from 5-7 p.m. Collage formed in 2022 with the goal of performing the...
Red Cross offers assistance in Rome to tornado victims
ROME — The American Red Cross may provide assistance to eligible households after recent tornadoes. This assistance may include clean up kits, health services, mental health services, spiritual care and disaster assistance. Red Cross volunteers will be available from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays from July...
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