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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...
Mohawk Valley Almanac August 2024
August followed closely by September’s Labor Day is the last hurrah of summer. Colleges and universities begin classes prior to Labor Day, while most public and private schools in this part of the country begin just after Labor Day. The weather is generally warm to hot, and ideal for...
Students interested in health professions gain skills and knowledge at leadership conference
Jamesville-DeWitt High School’s Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Club recently attended HOSA’s 47th annual International Leadership Conference. The international career and technical student organization is endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education. Aarohi Rastogi, Flora Mei, Riley Tuite, and Sinead McDevitt were among 12,600 members, advisors, judges,...
Cazenovia resident to share the story of a couple’s effort to help the poorest children in Cambodia
CAZENOVIA — On Monday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m., the Cazenovia Public Library will host a screening and discussion of the documentary “Les Pépites” (“Little Gems”) by noted French filmmaker […]
ON AIR SEGMENT: Oneida County Executive Picente talks letter penned to Governor Hochul over requesting state financial assistance in wake of tornado destruction
ONEIDA COUNTY- During the 136th annual Boonville-Oneida County Fair, we had the chance to speak with County Executive Anthony Picente about the ongoing recovery efforts in the city of Rome, NY, following a destructive tornado earlier this month that has left behind an extensive clean-up burden. Last week, Picente and...
Syracuse men’s basketball: Orange to kick off 2024-25 season with exhibition versus Clarion
The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team officially locked in its exhibition opener for the 2024-25 season. The Orange will take on the Clarion Golden Eagles at the JMA Wireless Dome, the program announced Friday. The exhibition matchup game will be played on Saturday, October 26 and will kick off the team’s second year under head coach Adrian Autry.
Rome Tornado Emergency By the Numbers: 2,710 Calls Made to Oneida County Communications Center
ORISKANY, N.Y. -- Just how many people called 911 during the devastating tornado that struck Rome two weeks ago?. "In just one hour, between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., 550 calls were made to 911 and an additional 249 calls were made to non-emergency lines," according to Oneida County Emergency Services.
Speaker Carl Heastie in Rome for Tornado Relief Update
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie visited Rome on Tuesday to give tornado relief updates exactly two weeks after an EF-2 twister hit the area. $11 Million in Emergency Assistance for Severe Weather Relief Across New York; Up to $4 Million for Oneida County and Rome. Governor Kathy Hochul...
Prema Kurien Recognized as Maxwell School’s Daicoff Faculty Scholar
Prema Kurien, professor of sociology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has been recognized as a Daicoff Faculty Scholar. The distinction honors her achievements in research, scholarship and service. Kurien joined Maxwell in 2003. She is a former chair of the sociology department and recently served as...
Father arrested for the death of 4-year-old child in DeWitt
DEWITT, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The father of 4-year-old Rykelan Brown from DeWitt was arrested for the death of his child on Tuesday, July 30, the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office announced. Joshua Emmons is charged with manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child after his son died on...
SU athletes, Sportscaster Tirico at the 2024 Summer Olympics
The Summer Olympics are well underway with nine Syracuse University athletes representing in rowing, basketball, track & field, and soccer. One of the biggest names broadcasting for NBC at the games is also a Syracuse alum, Mike Tirico. In the latest “‘Cuse Conversations podcast,” Tirico says the Olympics are the...
Mets cut reliever Jake Diekman and promote fellow lefty Matt Gage from Triple-A 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.
Summer Band Festival Returns to New Hartford for 5th Year
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- The New Hartford Village Green will host the fifth New Hartford Band Festival, organized by the New Hartford Citizens Band, this Saturday. The daylong event begins at 10:45 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m., featuring free concerts from local community bands. This free event will also...
ACC Kickoff mailbag: Syracuse football’s O-line has ‘maximized the time’ this offseason
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse football starts fall camp within the coming days, one of the last milestones for new head coach Fran Brown before the season starts. The most recent milestone he checked off was ACC Kickoff, which he attended alongside four of his players last week in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Free Nights at the Utica Zoo Kick Off Tonight
UTICA, N.Y. -- It's a free night at the Utica Zoo. The first Free Night is set for tonight, July 29, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Another free night will take place on Monday, August 26, also from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Discover what the local zoo has...
Syracuse Common Council seeks public input Tuesday on city housing strategy
Syracuse, N.Y. – Before launching into a housing strategy that targets specific Syracuse neighborhoods to bolster the city’s market appeal, Syracuse officials want to hear from you. The Common Council will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday on its proposed housing strategy, which was unveiled in...
23-year-old woman in hospital after being stabbed in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A 23-year-old woman was stabbed in Syracuse on Monday, July 29. It happened on the 100 block of Lawrence Street around 10:58 p.m. Where the female victim was located by Syracuse Police Officers upon arrival. She was stabbed in the hip and taken to Upstate Hospital,...
Here’s who made syracuse.com’s Mount Rushmore of Henninger boys athletes
Syracuse, N.Y — It wasn’t easy, but after receiving hundreds of votes and scouring many record books, the Mount Rushmore of Henninger boys athletes has been selected. Syracuse.com’s Mount Rushmore Project is an endeavor that identifies the four best boys and girls athletes in the history of selected Section III schools. Henninger is one of the programs we highlighted this summer, along with Baldwinsville, Hamilton, Utica Proctor, Tully, and Westhill.
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