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Men's basketball players earn recognition for academic work
Three Hamilton College men's basketball players have earned recognition on the 2023-24 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court. The NABC Honors Court includes junior, senior and graduate student men's basketball players who finished the 2023-24 academic year with a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or better. Owen...
New York Announces $15 Million Funding Boost for Suicide Prevention Among Underserved Youth
A new initiative in New York has announced $15 million in conditional awards over five years to help community-based service providers develop programs aimed at reducing suicide risk among youth from historically underserved populations. Managed by the Office of Mental Health through the Connecting Youth to Mental Health Supports program, the initiative focuses on racial and ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ groups, including those in rural areas.
New York State Reparations Committee Sets First Meeting
The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies will have approximately a year and a half to produce a final report. Following New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signing of a bill in December 2023 to establish a commission to study reparations for the descendants of enslaved people and New York’s broader role in the slave trade, the commission is now set to hold its first meeting.
Syracuse Express, Golden Kronos win Vernon features
Vernon, NY — Syracuse Express and Golden Kronos took the co-features at Vernon Downs on Saturday (July 27). Syracuse Express (John MacDonald) cruised to an easy win in the $7,500 featured pace. Syracuse Express ($2.70) went straight to the front and led to the quarter in :27.3 and the...
Southern Tier gets $18.2 million for high-speed internet
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — Thousands of households in the Southern Tier will get access to high-speed broadband internet thanks to a multi-million dollar federal grant. Governor Kathy Hochul’s Office announced that areas across the state are getting a total of more than $70 million in tax funds from the federal government through ConnectALL’s Municipal […]
Believe 271 Holds Their Biggest Golf Tournament in its 11th Year
NEW YORK MILLS, N.Y. -- The 11th annual Believe 271 memorial golf tournament took place this morning at Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club. Over 160 golfers came out to the golf tournament, making it the biggest they've had in 11 years. The event is a way for the foundation...
Florida Gators looking to flip in-state defensive back from Syracuse
The Florida Gators hosted 26 prospects during their final recruiting weekend of the summer on Saturday. Florida’s annual “Grill in the Ville” event included both 2026 and 2025 prospects with this staff looking to build on those relationships before the dead period. Four-star safety and Syracuse commit...
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...
Woman Hit by Car on Floyd Street in Utica; Driver Arrested
UTICA, N.Y. -- Utica Police responded to Floyd Street recently for a female who had been hit by a car. The incident occurred on July 28 at approximately 6:10 a.m. When officers arrived, they spoke with the victim, who stated, "that a party whom she was familiar with arrived at her house and began to honk the horn repeatedly in an attempt to have the victim exit and fight her," the Utica Police Department stated in a release.
Back 2 Work: July 29–August 2
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- Back to Work job orders for July 29—August 2. Full time for a global leader in mobile and industrial hydraulics. Duties: Responsible for inspecting material receipts and associated documentation. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have familiarity with the use of vernier calipers and multi-meters. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Here’s who made syracuse.com’s Mount Rushmore of Utica Proctor girls athletes
Syracuse, N.Y — It wasn’t easy, but after receiving hundreds of votes and scouring many record books, the Mount Rushmore of Utica Proctor girls athletes has been selected. Syracuse.com’s Mount Rushmore Project is an endeavor that identifies the four best boys and girls athletes in the history of selected Section III schools. Utica Proctor is one of the programs we highlighted this summer, along with Baldwinsville, Hamilton, Henninger, Tully and Westhill.
Meet Ren and Stimpy! CNY Central's Adoptable Pet of the Week
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Meet Ren and Stimpy!. These two brothers earned their names from the classic 90's TV show of the same name by being so silly, adventurous and completely paired up. They are mischievous brothers who can be found snuggling or wrestling each other at all hours of the day.
Syracuse Paired With Maryland For Gotham Classic
Syracuse will face Maryland in the 2024 Gotham Classic at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday, Dec. 21. Tickets will go on-sale to the public tomorrow, Tuesday, July 30, at Noon EST and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com. THE SYRACUSE-MARYLAND SERIES. Maryland has a 5-4 advantage in the all-time series...
Rotary Gala raises over $12K for RCIL program
UTICA — The Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL) received a donation of $12,432.76 from the Utica Rotary Club. This donation was the result of the rotary’s Service Above Self gala held on June 7 at the Stanley Theatre. The gala featured live music by Soul Injection, a...
Syracuse men’s basketball: Orange to kick off 2024-25 season with exhibition versus Clarion
The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team officially locked in its exhibition opener for the 2024-25 season. The Orange will take on the Clarion Golden Eagles at the JMA Wireless Dome, the program announced Friday. The exhibition matchup game will be played on Saturday, October 26 and will kick off the team’s second year under head coach Adrian Autry.
After initial resistance, Marcellus takes big step toward arrival of Stewart’s Shops and gas station
Marcellus, NY - Nojaim’s Brothers of Marcellus and Stewart’s Shops have finalized the sale of the long-time grocery store to the convenience store chain. Richard J. Nojaim and Grocer LLC sold to Stewart’s Shops Corp. on July 16. The sale price was $1.7 million, according to Onondaga County real estate records.
1DRFL: Syracuse DJ duo brings the party to clubs, bars and now an EDM festival
A Syracuse DJ duo is making some noise in the EDM (electronic dance music) scene. 1DRFL (pronounced “wonderful”) has been growing a following in Central New York with performances at local clubs and bars, most recently launching a monthly residency called “Night Service” at Wolff’s Biergarten in downtown Syracuse. Next they’re set to take the stage at a music festival in Kansas City.
Utica Equipment Finance Completes $15.5MM Transaction
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How anticipated EPA regs over lead in water have sent Syracuse on expensive race to replace pipes
Central Current reported this story with funding from the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York. A new set of federal environmental regulations meant to keep water lead free could push the city of Syracuse to replace more than 17,000 lead water pipes in the next 10 years. Public...
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