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Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Construction on the Newly Renovated St. John’s University Health Center
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced completion of construction on the newly renovated St. John’s University Health Sciences Center and basketball facility that will enhance the Queens community and provide exceptional opportunities for students’ educational experience. “With continued investments in New York’s colleges and universities, we’re helping our premier...
Nuclear options for NY's power supply issues, vaccinations and school records, local love
Good morning ☀️ It’s Friday, so I’m highlighting some local love and Finger Lakes moments sent in by readers later on in this newsletter. If you have any Finger Lakes moments you’d like to share, send your best photos and a short passage to JMack@gannett.com so you can help spread the love to other...
Face Masks Officially BANNED In Portions Of New York State
A potential ban on wearing a mask in public is now officially a law in at least one portion of New York State. The COVID pandemic may be a thing of the past. However, there are some who still want to wear a mask for their own safety. It is not uncommon to see people wearing a mask just walking down the street.
Verona Beach State Park Closes Swimming Area Due to Harmful Algal Bloom
VERONA, N.Y. -- Verona Beach State Park's swimming area is closed due to harmful algal bloom. Harmful algal blooms, or HABs, are algae that can make people and animals sick, and can impact drinking water, causing discoloration of the water, floating scums and unpleasant odors. According to the New York...
Unbeaten rivals meet in New York Sire Stakes at Vernon Downs
VERNON — Vernon Downs plays host to a $110,100 leg of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for two-year-old pacing colts and gelding on Saturday. The main event will feature two undefeated pacers, as unbeaten Thirsty Thursday with driver Matt Kakaley takes on unbeaten Fast Choice with driver Doug McNair and seven others.
Balanced Attack Leads Black Bears in Season-Opening Win at Le Moyne
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The University of Maine women's soccer team used four different goal scorers to top Le Moyne, 4-0, in the 2024 season opener on Thursday afternoon at Ted Grant Field. The Black Bears took a 1-0 lead in the 17th minute as Jordane Pinette finished off a...
Former SU chancellor takes over at NYC college
Former Syracuse Chancellor Nancy Cantor started her new job as president of Hunter College, part of the City University of New York system, Monday. She was previously chancellor of Rutgers University at Newark, but the university did not renew her contract last year. Cantor was SU’s 11th chancellor and served...
Police identify 25-year-old shot and killed at Syracuse’s Valley Plaza
Syracuse, N.Y. — Police have identified a 25-year-old man who died after being shot at the Valley Plaza Tuesday as Matthew Freeman. A vehicle was seen picking Freeman up at the plaza on South Salina Street and speeding away, an officer said over dispatch that night. The vehicle was driving “erratically” at a “high rate of speed,” an officer said.
Destiny USA facing foreclosure after missing loan deadline, rating agency reports
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Destiny USA could face foreclosure after the giant Syracuse shopping mall failed to obtain a one-year extension on more than $430 million in overdue mortgage loans. Kroll Bond Rating Agency reported Tuesday that Destiny could not make a required $38.9 million payment this summer to lower the...
Pivotal to Syracuse football's success is how the offensive, defensive lines perform
Three areas that I'm watching closely as Syracuse football inches closer to its 2024 season commencing entail the offensive and defensive lines, as well as the Orange's special teams unit. I'm in no way suggesting these are weak spots on the 'Cuse roster. Rather, I think that they will play...
Opponent Analysis: Connecticut Huskies — 2024 Syracuse Football preview
As we countdown to kickoff in September, we’re doing a team-by-team opponent preview. Today, we're previewing Syracuse's matchup with Cal on Nov. 9 with our friend Cole Stefan over at UConn Report. Most important offensive player, defensive player. Offense: Cam Edwards and Victor Rosa combined to form one of...
Upstate names Matthew Chadderdon chief of staff, associate vice president
Matthew Chadderdon, who has held key leadership roles in public affairs with Auburn Community Hospital, Welch Allyn Inc., and UTC/Carrier Corp., has been named chief of staff, associate vice president for Upstate Medical University. As chief of staff, Chadderdon will play a lead role in strategizing and promoting priorities and...
Which food services passed or failed their health inspection: July 28 – Aug. 3
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Onondaga County Health Department released its inspection reports for restaurants checked from July 23 through Aug. 3. One food service received an unsatisfactory inspection: Another food service failed their inspection: Denny’s This restaurant received nine violations, none of which were in critical condition. Food not protected in general: The inspector found several […]
Syracuse officials working to combat community mental health, addiction crises
Syracuse officials are looking to respond to issues with addiction, mental health and homelessness through increased community awareness and programming. In his August community briefing, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh highlighted a city concern over individuals experiencing addiction, mental health crises and homelessness. He said that it’s both a quality of life and public safety issue.
Syracuse Housing Strategy vote delayed to next month
The vote on the Syracuse Housing Strategy was delayed after Councilor Rasheada Caldwell objected to the item at Monday's meeting. The housing strategy looks to invest into middle neighborhoods in danger of decline. Caldwell said while she does like the housing strategy, she objected because she said there's a side...
Marlowe Wax Named to Third Preseason Watch List
Marlowe Wax, a linebacker for Syracuse football, has picked up nominations to three major preseason watch lists over the course of the summer. First, all the way back in May, Wax was put on the Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List. The trophy has been handed out for the last 20 seasons to college football’s most impactful defensive player. IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity. The award is named after the former USC All-American defensive back Ronnie Lott. 41 other defensive players were added to the watch list alongside Wax.
Central New York Ballet Creates Holiday Magic With ‘The Nutcracker’
The Central New York Ballet is returning in 2024 to perform the holiday classic "The Nutcracker" this December. Get ready for some holiday magic. Cara Connolly, one of the founding dancers of Central New York Ballet, told CNY Central how exciting it was to have the show return after not being able to perform last year:
Syracuse Surge Accelerator 2024 graduates with high tech ideas
Five teams of young entrepreneurs are hitting the ground running after completing their one-year residency at Syracuse’s Tech Garden. They received at least $50,000 as part of the Syracuse Surge Accelerator program for Black-Indigenous-Persons of Color. One of the businesses is about to launch its mobile food delivery app at LeMoyne College. Alum Celestin Abwe graduated in 2023, and a year later, he’s unveiling his new full-time business, “Clutch Delivery.”
Bouckville Antique Week Runs Until Sunday
BOUCKVILLE, N.Y. -- The Madison-Bouckville Antique Week draws in over 2,000 antique dealers and vendors providing collectables and vintage memorabilia. It brings in nearly 50,000 shoppers, but the show’s promotions president said you shouldn’t be intimidated by the numbers. "Don’t be afraid to haggle. Most vendors have a...
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