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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...
Syracuse Common Council seeks public input Tuesday on city housing strategy
Syracuse, N.Y. – Before launching into a housing strategy that targets specific Syracuse neighborhoods to bolster the city’s market appeal, Syracuse officials want to hear from you. The Common Council will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday on its proposed housing strategy, which was unveiled in...
Jamesville-DeWitt golf duo continues journey down final fairways together at Junior PGA Championships
Syracuse, N.Y. — When times get tense on the golf course, Mitchell Archer and Jackson Saroney, know they can always turn to Adele. The Jamesville-DeWitt teammates have a strong connection, one mostly cemented by their four years together on the Red Rams golf team. But there’s also that unspoken musical vibe.
Humid, unsettled weather for much of this week
A small, decaying area of low pressure is moving northwest from the Atlantic Ocean into New England this morning, where it will dissipate. No precipitation from this system will make it into our area, but an area of thick, high atmosphere clouds are being thrown westward into our region. These...
ACC Kickoff mailbag: Syracuse football’s O-line has ‘maximized the time’ this offseason
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse football starts fall camp within the coming days, one of the last milestones for new head coach Fran Brown before the season starts. The most recent milestone he checked off was ACC Kickoff, which he attended alongside four of his players last week in Charlotte, North Carolina.
How does Oronde Gadsden II look in return from injury? ‘A bigger version of what you saw’
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse tight ends coach Michael Johnson said Orange star Oronde Gadsden II, who is returning from a season-ending foot injury, is moving just as well as he was during his breakout season in 2022. Gadsden had Lisfranc surgery last year that involved inserting a metal screw...
Cazenovia resident to share the story of a couple’s effort to help the poorest children in Cambodia
CAZENOVIA — On Monday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m., the Cazenovia Public Library will host a screening and discussion of the documentary “Les Pépites” (“Little Gems”) by noted French filmmaker […]
August events at Constable Hall include anniversary party
CONSTABLEVILLE — Guests of Constable Hall, 5909 John St., can now partake in the new “Lunch and Tour” packages in collaboration with Broadway Cafe & Bakery. For $23 for individuals or $22 each for groups of 10 or more, visitors can enjoy a tasty meal alongside a tour of the historic site. To schedule this experience, all it takes is just 48 hours notice. Choose your meal preferences when booking your tour and have your order ready and waiting for you at Constable Hall.
City of Syracuse’s top hoopers compete for $10K during community-driven basketball tourney (photos, video)
Syracuse, N.Y. — Music, laughter and excitement filled the two basketball courts of Syracuse’s Wilson Park on Sunday for the final day of the Syracuse Housing Authority’s annual $10K Basketball Tournament. The city’s top hoopers laced up their sneakers and fired up their competitive natures for a...
Central New Yorkers adapting to unusually warm summer so far
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The sunny skies and high temperatures this weekend is setting the tone for the week ahead. It’s also a glimpse of what much of this summer has already felt like. So far this summer, Central New Yorkers have seen and felt at least four heat...
Staffing Changes at NewsChannel 9
SYRACUSE -- A longtime NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) anchor says he's stepping down from a prominent role, but keeping another. Meantime, there's a new anchor on the weekend wakeup shift. Infanti Focusing on Sports. Viewers who might not be into sports are still probably familiar with Steve Infanti -- the longtime...
Larry & Joe play free Levitt AMP Utica Music Series concert
UTICA — The free Levitt AMP Utica Music Series continues with headliner act Larry & Joe at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 29, in Kopernik Park, 317 Genesee St. Larry hails from Venezuela and is an asylum seeker in North Carolina. Joe is from North Carolina and is a Grammy-nominated bluegrass musician who – after a decade in South America – got stranded back home in the pandemic.
K-Rockathon Reboot makes triumphant return with Puddle of Mudd in Syracuse (review, photos)
The first K-Rockathon in six years was a family reunion for performers and attendees alike. Dreadlocks, mohawks, sleeveless shirts and tattoo sleeves had their day in the sun during this hard rock homecoming. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Cooling station for unhoused people opens in Ilion
ILION — The Loaves and Fishes Warming Center offered people without housing a place to spend their nights this past winter. But just as shelter during cold weather is vital, so is having a place cool to get a break from summer’s heat and humidity. A new cooling station in Ilion, also operated by Loaves and Fishes, is offering just that.
Syracuse’s Newest Café Brings Art to Life
ANCHOR: SYRACUSE’S NEWEST CAFÉ INNOVATES A UNIQUE BLEND OF ART AND FOOD CREATIVITY. AS N-C-C’S CEDRIC DERECHO REPORTS, A VAST MUSEUM COLLECTION COMES TO LIFE. REPORTER: AT THE EVERSON MUSEUM OF ART, CAFÉ LOUISE HOSTS THEIR GRAND OPENING. THIS ISN’T AN ORDINARY RESTAURANT, HOWEVER. EVERSON DEPUTY DIRECTOR JENNIFER NEUNER SAYS GUESTS CAN DINE ON RARE CERAMIC ART PIECES THAT DOUBLE AS ART EXHIBITS ON THEIR OWN.
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