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Madison County house explosion kills 74-year-old woman. Sheriff says propane caused blast
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office gave an update on the fatal house investigation in the town of Lincoln, attributing it to a propane explosion. At approximately 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, members of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, the New York State Police and the Lincoln Fire Department were dispatched to 4621 Burleson Road regarding a reported explosion. Upon arriving on scene, responders located heavy debris at the location. ...
One dead, one hospitalized after head-on crash in Brookfield
BROOKFIELD — A 44-year-old man is dead after his vehicle crossed into the oncoming lane and struck another vehicle head-on in Madison County Tuesday afternoon, according to the New York State Police. Troopers said Dominick E. Brown, 44, of New Berlin, Chenango County, was southbound on Route 8 at...
BIRTHS:
ALAMOND — To Gregory Turk and Ashley Alamond, of Rome, on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Rome Health, a daughter, Theadora Roe Alamond. BIENVENUE — To Christopher Bienvenue and Jamie Knepper, of Williamstown, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Rome Health, a daughter, Kara Dawn.
This closed Northern line tube station will remain shut until the end of the year
Bad news, northwest Londoners: the reopening date for Kentish Town tube station has been pushed back once more. The Northern line station closed in June 2023 – just over a year ago – so that its 26-year-old escalators could be replaced. The reopening date was initially vaguely slated as ‘summer 2024’, then back in February TfL pushed that date back to September.
Three men arrested after major contraband bust at Rome Dairy Market
ROME, N.Y. — Three men were arrested for selling unstamped/untaxed cigarettes at a convenience store in Rome. On Monday, the Rome Police Department Special Investigations Unit executed multiple search warrants at Rome Dairy Market LLC on North James Street. Over 250 cartons of Seneca and Newport cigarettes were seized...
Legendary Business in the Adirondacks Closing for Good After This Season
It's better late than never that we deliver truly devastating news about a legendary longtime business that will be closing after their season is done. This business has been a staple in the Adirondacks between Old Forge and Inlet for years and pretty soon it will be no more. You...
Syracuse coach Fran Brown not letting new facility get in the way of football
Syracuse head coach Fran Brown isnt letting the excitement of their new football operations center get in the way of football. “If they coming just for the building, I don’t really want those kids that want to come just for the building.” “Syracuse is a great community, it’s a great campus. For us to have just different dorms and different facilities and everything going up, I think it’s always great for the school. I don’t really care about the buildings, to be honest. I’m happy it’s going up. Means a lot. I’m just trying to play, to be honest. I just want to coach football, play football, so I can watch these guys have an opportunity to go out and show who they are, how hard they’ve been working.” Coach Brown said when asked about how the new complex will factor into how he builds his team.
Looking up to North Syracuse’s Olympian
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)– Most of America sees Breanna Stewart as one of the top basketball players in the world. But to young female basketball players in Central New York, she’s proof you can achieve your dreams. One of the Henninger girl’s basketball players in their summer league, Destiny...
Syracuse Mets fall short in 6-4 loss at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY –The frustration for the Syracuse Mets in Buffalo continued on Thursday night, as the Mets dropped a third straight game to the Bisons to start the weeklong, six-game series at Sahlen Field. The 6-4 defeat means the Mets are now 7-8 against one of their traditional rivals this season. Syracuse has lost four games in a row to Buffalo dating back to their last series at the end of June.
Syracuse Football: 4-star, top-150 national prospect Ayden Pouncey set to visit 'Cuse
Elite 2026 prospect Ayden Pouncey from Florida will soon make a trip to Syracuse football. The 6-foot-3, 170-pound Pouncey, a 2026 four-star defensive back/wide receiver, says on his X page that he will visit the Orange this weekend. There was a dead period on the college football recruiting calendar from June 24 through July 24, but now that this has been lifted until August 1, I'd anticipate seeing some 'Cuse targets taking visits to the Hill in the near future.
New Edgewood exhibit commemorates 35th anniversary of Open Figure Drawing
The current exhibition at the Edgewood Gallery is expansive and wide-open. It celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Open Figure Drawing group, displays resin-and-metal sculptures by Arlene Abend and presents Susan Machamer’s metalsmith jewelry. First, the show features 38 works by OFD participants. This is a group that met...
Man stabbed to death by homeless man he took into his own home, family says
Syracuse, N.Y. — Kevin Works’ kind heart was what caused his death, his family said. The 62-year-old, who worked part-time at Meachem Elementary School, was stabbed to death on July 15 at the Seneca Garden Apartments at 103 Riverdale Dr., police said. Peter J. Boehm, 33, was arrested...
Report: Syracuse alum Mike Tirico to be NBC’s lead announcer in new NBA deal
Syracuse University graduate Mike Tirico is about to start one of the highest-profile gigs in broadcasting — being NBC’s primetime host of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Another prime assignment is in Tirico’s future, according to a report. Tirico will be the lead voice of the NBA when the league goes back to NBC in the 2025-26 season, according to a report from The Athletic.
Men’s Hoops To Make Annual Trip To the Dome To Play Syracuse on Nov. 27
Lexi Woodcock/Cornell Athletics ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Cornell-Syracuse men's basketball series has a date for the 2024-25 season as the Big Red will visit the Orange on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at the JMA Wireless Dome. Game time and broadcast information will be announced at a later date. It will be the 129th matchup between the programs on the hardwood, with the Orange holding a commanding 97-31 edge in the all-time series. Syracuse has won 43 consecutive matchups with the Big Red dating back to the 1968-69 season. Last season, Syracuse nailed a season-best 13 3-pointers and Cornell struggled from beyond...
Syracuse men’s basketball: final NBA Summer League recap for Orange alums
The number of Syracuse Orange alums on NBA rosters might not grow in the 2024-25 season. As Mike wrote about yesterday, Judah Mintz didn’t land a two-way deal with the Sixers and some of the other Orange were unimpressive in Las Vegas. Cole Swider was the one player who...
Alert: Meat & Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Can Kill
Recalls are being expanded for vegetables and meat products sold in New York. The FDA recently warned about eating sliced meats from deli counters. At least 28 people have gotten sick, across 12 states, including New York. In fact, more New Yorkers have gotten sick than any other state. The...
This Direct Deposit CASH Coming From New York State
There is a deadline that is coming up and New York State is reminding you not to miss it. The school year will be here soon and with it is the annual school tax bills. All across New York State, property owners will be paying their taxes this fall. However, there is a rebate that is being offered and the opportunity to have it directly deposited in to your account.
State Health Department lays out guidelines to protect New Yorkers against rabies
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Summertime is here, which means more time in parks and outdoor spaces. According to the New York State Health Department, this is also the time to see an uptick in rabies cases. “It's not only a busy time for us to see rabid animals, but because...
The exodus at NY’s Office of Cannabis Management continues
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. At least four high-ranking employees at New York’s Office of Cannabis Management have recently resigned their positions, a month after NY Cannabis Insider reported on other high-profile departures from the agency.
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