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‘When I realized this wasn’t actors or bad AI’: You haven’t been truly scarred until you’ve seen Donald Trump motorboat Rudy Giuliani ⏤ in drag
From Kamala Harris’ viral “coconut tree” meme to online renderings of Republicans as has-been musicians, social media is quickly becoming a valuable battleground for this year’s already chaotic presidential race. Most recently, social media platform TikTok has been responsible for resurfacing a video in which Rudy...
Spiedie Fest concert shakeup: This country singer won't be taking the stage
Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally organizers have been forced to change the music lineup for the 40th annual event. Country singer Mitchell Tenpenny will no longer be performing at Spiedie Fest. Tenpenny had been scheduled to perform on Sunday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. He will be replaced by country singer Justin Moore,...
11-month-old in coma after suffering brain injury in car crash, mom says
CLEVELAND (WOIO/Gray News) - As a baby boy fights for his life after being critically injured in a car crash, his mother is praying for a miracle and demanding justice. Tashae Williams says her 11-month-old son De-Mari is in an induced coma at Cleveland’s Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. He suffered a severe brain injury in a car crash around 9:30 p.m. last Thursday, WOIO reports.
Mother of 2 Says It Cost Her $10 Million In 52 Days After Losing Her Golden Corral Franchise Unlawfully
Sherrance Henderson, an African American mother of two autistic children and the owner of Cornucopia Queen, Inc. (CQI) doing business as Golden Corral, is advancing in her legal battle against Golden Corral Franchise Systems. She is bringing serious allegations of racial discrimination and financial ruin against the franchise, claiming her...
JetBlue adding another daily flight from Syracuse to Orlando
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Starting in October, JetBlue will be adding a second daily direct flight from Syracuse to Orlando. JetBlue currently offers daily direct flights to three destinations from Syracuse Hancock International Airport, including Boston, New York JFK, and Orlando. “Orlando is our top destination by far and...
Amazon debuts electric delivery vehicles in Syracuse
SYRACUSE N.Y. — Amazon, in partnership with Rivian, has soft-launched new electric delivery vehicles in the Syracuse area. There are now more than 35 electric delivery vehicles on the road in the region. The rollout is a part of Amazon's commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The initiative first began in Syracuse with the opening of a delivery station in 2021, which can hold up to 200 electric vehicles.
Syracuse Mets offense quiet in 6-2 loss to Buffalo
Buffalo, NY –The Syracuse Mets didn’t get the offensive machine cranked up on Wednesday afternoon, dropping a 6-2 decision to the Buffalo Bisons on a warm afternoon in Western New York. The Mets had just six hits and eight total baserunners in the game. The Bisons have now won the first two games in the weeklong, six-game series.
Syracuse Ukrainian Festival returns with authentic cuisine, performances and special beer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The free two-day Syracuse Ukrainian Festival returns Friday at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church this weekend. The festival is an excellent opportunity to learn about Ukrainian culture and enjoy a fun-filled weekend with friends and family. Come enjoy traditional Ukrainian dishes, such as pyrohy...
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #4, DL Dion Wilson Jr.
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. Name: Dion Wilson Jr. Position: Defensive...
Ph.D. Student Focused on Social Aspects of Science and Technology
Yigang Qin G’28 is a first-year Ph.D. student studying Information Science and Technology. He is studying the implications of contemporary information technologies on social interactions and organizational dynamics. Yigang Qin was an undergraduate student in Hong Kong studying computer science and Chinese literature when his interests expanded. He soon...
Several Deadly Viruses Detected in Central New York Mosquitoes
More deadly viruses are making their way into Central New York. And mosquitoes are to blame. Traps from Mosquito pools in Onondaga County show the presence of several viruses. The West Nile and Flanders viruses were detected in the Town of Cicero. Both viruses along with the Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Highlands J viruses were found in East Syracuse. That's in addition to the Flanders and Jamestown Canyon viruses discovered on July 16.
New brand-name hotel proposed in northern Onondaga County
A developer is proposing to build a new four-story Marriott hotel in Clay on the same site where the Townplace Suites now operates. North Syracuse Lodging Group LLC wants to build the 162-room hotel at 8505 Pepperidge Way, off Carling Road in Clay. If you purchase a product or register...
Town of Manlius board votes no to $2.8 million land purchase for new town hall
MANLIUS, N.Y. — At Wednesday night’s town board meeting, the Town of Manlius said no to the $2.8 million purchase of land for a new town hall building. After pushback from community members, the board says they understand their concerns. It was an incredibly packed board room, filled...
66 Central New York lacrosse stars named to All-America New Balance teams
Syracuse, N.Y. — All-America Lacrosse has released its New Balance boys and girls lacrosse tournament teams for 2024 and Central New York is well represented with talented athletes. The event will feature three divisions for each gender. The Command Division features incoming freshmen and sophomores, the Burn Division features...
Forest Rangers Conduct Multiple Mountain Rescues in Central New York
Several life threatening incidents involving hikers and a pair of kayakers took place in Herkimer County last week. The New York State Forest Rangers were hard at work saving lives across Central New York. The first incident happened July 15, at around 11:15 in the morning, when a hiker on...
Daniel's Law Task Force meets, moves closer to issuing recommendations
The Daniel’s Law Task Force met virtually Wednesday as New York continues to explore reducing police involvement in mental health-related calls. The program stems from proposed legislation known as Daniel's Law, named for Daniel Prude, who died in 2020 of asphyxiation while in Rochester police custody during a mental health incident.
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