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Syracuse woman destroys competition in family fishing derby with monster ADK bass
The BenYehuda family holds a fishing contest each summer during their annual Adirondack vacation. This year Karen BenYehuda, of Westvale, crushed the competition on Inlet’s Fourth Lake with a monster rock bass. BenYehuda’s rockie stretched the tape to 2 ½ inches, just half an inch shorter than the nightcrawler...
The Jump: How a rock singer risked death at K-Rockathon and became immortal (video)
When Central New York rock fans talk about their favorite memories of K-Rockathon, they inevitably talk about the music, the friends, the mud — or The Jump. In 2001, Boy Hits Car singer CRegg Rondell climbed a stage lighting tower and jumped into a crowd of more than 25,000 fans at K-Rockathon 6 at Vernon Downs. In 2005, he did it again when he leaped off a column of speakers as thousands chanted “Jump!” during K-Rockathon 10 at Weedsport Speedway.
NY Mets cut veteran, promote pitcher from Syracuse
NEW YORK (AP) — In a surprising move Monday, the New York Mets cut veteran reliever Jake Diekman and promoted fellow left-hander Matt Gage from Triple-A Syracuse. Diekman was 2-3 with a 5.63 ERA and four saves in a team-high 43 appearances after signing a $4 million, one-year contract with the Mets in February. He earned a huge save at Yankee Stadium last Tuesday, striking out red-hot slugger Aaron Judge with a runner aboard in the ninth inning of a 3-2 victory.
Junior Blue Sox win District V American Legion tournament
UTICA - Utica's Junior Blue Sox completed the comeback from a loss on the first day of District V's junior American Legion tournament with a pair of victories over Utica Post in the championship round Saturday at Murnane Field. The Junior Blue Sox, 3-1 through the tournament's first four days with a 16-3 overall record and 15-1 district mark in the regular season, needed to win twice against Utica Post which had swept it way into the...
Bottling company gets $3.9 million tax break for expansion in Cicero
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency has approved $3.9 million in tax breaks for the expansion of a beverage bottling company in Cicero. The agency voted unanimously on Thursday to approve the tax breaks for Clinton’s Ditch Co-Operative Co. on Pardee Road. If you purchase a...
Community fights to preserve historical home from demolition plans by Syracuse University
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University has continued to ramp up its new strategic housing plan over the past year. In 2023, SU announced it would convert the 200-room Sheraton hotel into a 400-room student housing this fall. Shortly after, it announced plans to also build new residence halls at...
SPRINT CARS RETURN TO UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY THIS FRIDAY, AUG. 2
VERNON, NY – Sprint Cars are back on Route 5 in Vernon. This Friday, August 2, the CRSA Sprint Cars take on Utica-Rome Speedway in their first 2024 appearance at the Home of Heroes. The lightning-fast winged warriors join a complete program of live and local stock car racing presented by the Friendly Family of Dealerships and Zielinski’s Asphalt.
MM 7.30: Maryland men’s basketball to face Syracuse in 2024 Gotham Classic
Maryland men’s basketball will face Syracuse on Saturday, Dec. 21 at Barclays Center in the 2024 Gotham City Classic, it was announced today. Maryland’s nonconference schedule for the 2024-25 campaign is now set. This will be the 10th all-time meeting between the two programs, with the Terps holding...
CNY Inspirations: The importance of 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 not just a nice thing to do – it is a crucial aspect of living a fulfilling and meaningful life. From a Christian perspective, being a good neighbor is a reflection of our love for God and our commitment to walking and living out our faith in real time.
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Nate Champion added locals Will Amica, Trevor Roe to Le Moyne roster. He hopes familiar names attract more fans
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Le Moyne already had two local guys on its men’s basketball roster. During the offseason, Dolphins coach Nate Champion convinced two more players to come home. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
Deadline to sign up for Rome City Men’s Amateur Golf Championship is Sunday
The deadline for the 61st annual Rome City Men’s Amateur Golf Championship is Sunday, Aug. 4. The event will take place this year on Saturday, Aug. 10, and Sunday, Aug. 11, at Rome Country Club and McConnellsville Country Club. The 36-hole medal play event has no cut. The field...
SCORES 7-29-24: Diamond Dawgs dominate Outlaws to advance to PGCBL East Division semifinals // 10 teams whittled down to five in first round of Utica Lady Knicks Premier League playoffs
(3) MV Diamond Dawgs 12, (6) Oneonta Outlaws 2 (8 inn.)**. NYS Senior Division Tournament - Double Elimination. (2) Snyder Landscaping 69, (9) Notre Dame Schools 32**. (6) Earl Savery Bairdians 53, (5) Gates Cole Insurance 46. ** - Game highlights included in attached video. If you would like your...
Schumer pushing for funds for better storm predictions in NYS
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is pushing for more money to help meteorologists better forecast storms like the tornados that ravaged Upstate New York earlier this month. Schumer wants to inject $30 million into the nation's Mesonet System which tracks storms on a hyper-local level. He said better information from...
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #93, DL Grant Winter
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. We’re moving into the summer additions...
Mets Minors Weekly Report: Baty Bounces Back in Syracuse
The Syracuse Mets lost five of six games in their series this past week. Despite the results of the games, Brett Baty had a really positive week. He led the team in hits, home runs, RBIs, doubles, and runs scored. Overall, he went 7-for-22 with two homers, five RBIs, two doubles, five runs, and he also walked four times and stole a base. Baty cooled off after a scorching start to his stint in Syracuse, and his week has his OPS back up to .910.
Syracuse basketball recruiting: Top-50 2025 recruit London Jemison includes Syracuse in top 6
Class of 2025 recruit London Jemison included the Syracuse Orange men’s basketball program in his top six schools along with Alabama, Kansas, Louisville, Virginia and Vanderbilt, as first reported by Joe Tipton. Jemison, a top-50 recruit in his class, took an official visit to Syracuse when the Orange hosted...
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