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Closure of ramp to Interstate 81 in Syracuse postponed
Syracuse, N.Y. − The closure of a ramp to Interstate 81 northbound in Syracuse has been postponed, traffic officials said. The ramp from Sunset Avenue to I-81 North just south of Destiny USA was scheduled to be closed Monday. Originally it was to be closed Monday through Wednesday. The...
Oronde Gadsden II on chat with Fran Brown about Syracuse’s QB room: ‘We need some competition’
Syracuse, N.Y. — Oronde Gadsden II doesn’t deny that Syracuse football’s need for a quarterback came up quickly in his first chat with new coach Fran Brown. But as Gadsden tells it, the matter wasn’t so urgent that he was about to leave the program, even as other teams again tried to court him away despite his injury.
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...
How to get tickets to Xscape & SWV’s ‘The Queens of R&B Tour’ at Syracuse’s Empower Amp
Xscape and SWV are bringing “The Queens of R&B Tour” to Syracuse’s Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview on Saturday, August 3. The concert starts at 7:00 p.m. and will feature special guests Mya, Total and 702. “The Queens of R&B Tour” kicked off on June 27 in...
Men’s basketball schedule gets good test with Maryland
A challenging non-conference schedule for Syracuse men’s basketball in 2024-25 got even harder yesterday, when Syracuse announced that Maryland will be its opponent at the Gotham Classic at the Barclays Center on Dec. 21. The Orange now have at least three, with the possibility of four, power conference opponents...
Cleanup on Park Street: Another tractor-trailer scrapes the bottom of rail bridge
Syracuse, N.Y. – A tractor-trailer left a trail of debris after it scraped the Park Street bridge Monday afternoon, police said. The tractor-trailer hit the bridge around 12:53 p.m., said Kieran Coffey, a city police spokesperson. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Mets trade for Upstate NY native, send another player to Syracuse
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News (TNS) This trade deadline is playing out much differently for the New York Mets than last year’s. The Mets continued buying Sunday, acquiring outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals in a trade that adds an established left-handed bat for their postseason push.
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...
AIS receives $54 million contract from Rome Lab
ROME — Assured Information Security (AIS) in Rome has been awarded a $54.7 million contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate, according to company officials. The Stalwart contract is a Small Business Innovative Research Phase III award, and is part of the larger AWARE effort, a $150...
Remembering Oneida County Legislator Brenda McMonagle; Funeral Arrangements Announced
ROME, N.Y. -- Funeral arrangements have been announced for Oneida County Legislator Brenda McMonagle, who passed away over the weekend after battling breast cancer. Representing Rome and working at AmeriCU, McMonagle was remembered by her colleagues for her kindness and caring nature. Calling hours are scheduled for Thursday at Strong-Burns...
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....
Six inducted into Rome Sports Hall of Fame
ROME — The Rome Sports Hall of Fame and Museum held its 46th induction ceremony and banquet on Sunday night to honor the Class of 2024 at the Beeches Manor. Former Rome Catholic High three-sport star Glen Bielby and former Rome Free Academy two-sport stars Don D’Aiuto and David Mellen were among the 2024 Rome Sports Hall of Fame inductees. Also being recognized by the Hall of Fame for a lifetime of excellence were professional drag racer Jessie Harris Bouton, the late Emanuel “Coleman” Comito, who was a pioneering fastpitch softball player and manager; and former RFA and Mohawk Valley Community College track star Lubert Lewis.
Emergency Department Traffic at Rome Health Will Be Rerouted
ROME, N.Y. -- In August, the traffic circle at the Emergency Department entrance of Rome Health will be closed until November. This closure is necessary to complete grading and site work for the new Intensive Care Unit and the Kaplan Center for Surgical Services addition. "In preparation," according to a...
Schumer Wants "No Red Tape" For Rome Tornado Recovery
The Senate Majority Leader said he wants to get federal dollars to the battered city as soon as possible. Schumer Wants 'No Red Tape' For Rome Tornado Recovery. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he's pushing for "no red tape" when local leaders in Rome seek federal funds, as the city continues to recover from a devastating tornado.
Heastie pledges $2 million for Rome to assist in tornado recovery
ROME — New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie pledged $2 million to the city of Rome to aid in cleanup efforts after a tornado swept through the city earlier this month. Heastie visited Rome on Tuesday, July 30, to survey the damage two weeks after the storm hit,...
The NYS Fair will have a Midway flash sale…at 2 a.m.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Set your alarms to 1:55 a.m. Wade Shows, the provider of the New York State Fair’s Midway, is holding an upcoming 22-hour online-only flash sale. It will begin at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30. “The Midway is a cornerstone of the world-class entertainment that The Fair provides, and we’re thrilled […]
McMonagle remembered for positivity, passion for public service
ROME — Brenda McMonagle, 12th district legislator for the Oneida County Board of Legislators, passed away at age 53 on Saturday, July 27, after a battle with breast cancer. Those who knew McMonagle remember her kindness, warmth, and passion for serving the people of Rome. McMonagle was born on...
Accused of hitting another woman with car, Utica woman charged
UTICA — A Utica woman is accused of intentionally hitting another woman with her car on Floyd Street early Sunday morning, according to the Utica Police Department. Police said Nichole Slattery, 28, drove to another woman's home on Floyd Street at about 6 a.m. and started honking the horn to get her to come out and fight. Police said the victim confronted Slattery in the roadway, at which point Slattery drove forward and hit the other woman with her vehicle, causing the victim to fall onto the hood and roll off.
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