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Historic 5th heat wave of the year on the way?!
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – We all know it has been a hot summer in Central New York, but historically hot?. No, it hasn’t been historically hot yet, but if we feel another heat wave, the 5th of the year in Syracuse, to round out July, it will be the most heat waves Syracuse has ever experienced in a year going back to 1902!
Men’s basketball continues to round out schedule with Cornell matchup
In what’s a usual occurrence, Syracuse Men’s Basketball announced earlier this week that they will face Cornell this season. This will be the tenth matchup in eleven years between these programs, but to call the Orange and Big Red rivals would be a stretch. Syracuse has been dominant for decades against the Ivy League opponent, having won 42 straight games since 1968 against Cornell.
Syracuse TV host leaving ‘Bridge Street’ after 4 years
Syracuse television host Steve Infanti is leaving “Bridge Street Live” after four years on the daytime talk show. Infanti announced Friday that next week will be his last week on “Bridge Street Live,” though he will be staying at NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) full-time. Infanti said he’ll now focus “100 percent” of his time and energy on his role as the ABC affiliate’s sports director as Syracuse football heads into its “most anticipated” season in more than 20 years.
Syracuse basketball 5-star recruits being pursued by two-time defending champs UConn
As far as I can tell, Syracuse basketball coaches are prioritizing 2026 five-star prospects Deron Rippey Jr. from New York City and Jordan Smith Jr. from the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Both the 6-foot-2 Rippey, a point guard, and the 6-foot-3 Smith, a shooting guard, hold 'Cuse offers. The Orange...
Liverpool resident dies while on Army National Guard training mission in Alaska
Liverpool, NY - The day before Michael Scott Stone, 46, died while on a training mission in Alaska, he spoke by phone to his longtime girlfriend. Stone told her how he and a couple other friends had played some younger guys in a pick-up football game, and he’d won.
T-C Jets 1981 Championship Team Holds Reunion
On Saturday prior to kickoff for the Southern Tier Stallions game in Apalachin the Stallions welcomed a few members of the 1981 championship-winning T-C Jets. Members of the team gathered at the Stallions game Saturday and were recognized prior to the contest, the Jets in 1981 would go a perfect 16-0 on the year to win the Empire Football League.
Hundreds of cancer survivors honored at Innovative Field
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Hundreds of cancer survivors packed Innovative Field for a night to honor them on Saturday. A ceremony was held during the national anthem, and fireworks were set off after the Red Wings game. It was meant to be an opportunity to show support for those in our community living with cancer.
Pittsford cyclist competes in Paris Olympics
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Magnus Sheffield of Pittsford was selected by the USA Cycling to represent Team USA in the Olympics this year in the Time Trial and the Road Race. Men and Women’s individual time trials were held Saturday morning when he placed eighth with a timing of 38:05:24. The Men’s Road Race will start […]
Tae'lor Jackson continues the family legacy of Panther Graphics
In 1993, Rochester native Daryll “Tony” Jackson founded Panther Graphics in a section of Cumberland Street's old post office building. Amid a scarcity of Black-owned businesses, particularly in manufacturing, the name Panther Graphics was inspired by the Black Panther Party, symbolizing a source of pride for the Black community. Jackson began his printing...
Meet Teddy Graham: Seneca Park Zoo red panda cub gets his name
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Say hello to Teddy Graham – the recently born red panda at Seneca Park Zoo has received his name! Teddy was born at the Zoo on June 27 and was abandoned by his mother Raji, which is not uncommon for first-born cubs of red pandas. This has led to the cub […]
Community baby shower to be held in Bath
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) – Southern Tier Kids on Track will be hosting a community baby shower in Bath in the coming weeks for families who are expecting. The baby shower will be on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pulteney Park in Bath. All new and expectant parents are invited to […]
Music and memories flood Chevy Court as K-Rockathon makes a rocking return
GEDDES, N.Y. — K-Rockathon returned on Saturday as the music lovers made their way to the Chevy Court at the State Fairgrounds to hear some of their favorite bands. CNY Central spoke with many in attendance who are glad to relieve this concert that hasn't happened in years. Thousands...
31-year-old Central NY motorcyclist dies after motorcycle crash in North Country
Rutland, N.Y. — A 31-year-old man, who crashed and hit a metal culvert, died Friday in Jefferson County, troopers said. Adam L. Lyon, of Bridgeport in Madison County, was riding his green 2024 Kawasaki ZX14R southwest on County Route 49 in Rutland around 1:05 p.m. when he crashed on a curve, according to news release from state police.
UPDATED: Male Struck and Killed by Freight Train Identified
ORISKANY, N.Y. -- A male was struck and killed by a freight train in Oriskany around noon Thursday. The incident occurred beneath the Railroad Street overpass. Several police agencies responded, including Oriskany, Whitestown, Whitesboro, New York State Police and the Oneida County Sheriff's Department. This is a State Police investigation,...
Little League NYS All-Star 11s baseball: Never-say-die South Shore rallies for 3-2 win vs. Massapequa to cop state title
All-Star tournaments are a battle of attrition. It’s a test of which team has the will to bounce back in the most pressure situations -- especially in a double-elimination format. South Shore Little League, winners of the District 24 and Section 3 South title earlier this summer, had run...
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
New York State Police Arrest Hudson Valley Man Twice in Less Than 24 Hours
This guy doesn't seem to take a hint. New York State Police say an Orange County man is facing a slew of charges, including grand larceny. Offcials say it all started with a traffic stop late Sunday night on one of the state's main routes. What transpired over the next...
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
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