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Oneida County restaurant inspections: How safe is your favorite place to eat?
Thousands of people in Oneida County eat out every day. Whether it’s a quick stop for a coffee or a breakfast sandwich during the morning commute, a sandwich for lunch, or a dinner date at a fancy restaurant, they take for granted that the food they're buying is safe and that it's not...
Alex Yankowski rips to second modified victory at Utica-Rome Speedway
VERNON — Alex Yankowski used the extreme outside of Utica-Rome Speedway on Friday night on the way to his second 3 Bastards Brewing Modified win of the 2024 season. “Kid Rocket” raced to the lead on a lap-seven restart and never looked back at the “Home of Heroes.”
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.
Oneida County legislator dies, remembered for her positivity and civic mindedness
Oneida County Legislator for District 12, Brenda McMonagle, died of breast cancer on July 27, leaving behind friends, family, colleagues and constituents that will miss her. She first took office in 2020. Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. made the announcement of McMonagle’s passing on Sunday, July 28 on social media. ...
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...
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....
Fizz Five 7/29: McCord & Allen Jr. Watchlists, Football Preview, & Freeney HOF
Nico Horning and Alex Burnstein jump on this week’s edition of the Fizz Five podcast. 1. Kyle McCord, LeQuint Allen Added to Maxwell Watchlist (1:19) 2. Early Football Predictions (5:55) 3. Dwight Freeney HOF (11:11) 4. SU, Maryland Hoops (15:41) 5. Kiyan Anthony Top 6 Schools (20:37)
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...
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...
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.
How meditation helped Syracuse guard JJ Starling find his shooting stroke: ‘It slowed the game down’
Syracuse, N.Y. – JJ Starling started out the 2023-24 season in a horrible shooting funk. After spending his freshman year at Notre Dame, the 6-foot-4 guard from Baldwinsville had returned home to play for the Syracuse Orange. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
New York Mills church hosts flea market, Polish Festival
NEW YORK MILLS — The public is invited to three days of family fun rain or shine from Friday through Sunday, Aug. 2-4 at Sacred Heart - St. Mary Our Lady of Czestochowa Catholic Church, 201 Main St. The annual flea market and basket raffle is from 8 a.m....
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,...
Syracuse’s housing market needs an overhaul. Here’s how the city plans to do it.
Syracuse residents will get their last chance Tuesday to weigh in on the city’s plan to address the lack of affordability and quality in its housing market. The strategy is based on a report commissioned by the city and completed by a consultant that found it would take $1 billion or more to fix the market’s affordability and quality.
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...
Ava Wood Was Asleep in Her Bedroom When Her Own Father Shot and Killed Her
The obituary for 14-year-old Ava Wood is short. It describes her as someone who had a competitive spirit and a passion for life. It mentions her love of sports and in particular, soccer. She had recently been the recipient of a coaches' award for the junior varsity season. Wood was loved by her family and adored by friends. It's sad when anyone dies, and it's especially heartbreaking when one as young as Wood is taken in such a violent fashion. What makes her story more devastating is the fact that her life was taken by someone who was supposed to...
Nurse Assaulted at Grand Nursing Home, UPD Arrests Resident
UTICA, N.Y. -- Utica Police Department officers were called to the Grand nursing facility last Saturday regarding an assault on a nursing staff member by a resident. The incident took place on July 27 at approximately 11:45 in the morning. When officers arrived on the scene, they were "met with...
Central New York Teen Crowned One of Hormel Foods’ 2024 Food Heroes
A Central New York teen's dream to wipe out student lunch debt has earned her recognition on a national scale. Hormel Foods has named Emma Falkenmeyer, a recent graduate of Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central School, one if its 10 Under 20 Food Heroes of 2024. Falkenmeyer, 18, created the initiative School Lunch...
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