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Want to rock? Music school for kids and adults is coming to Towne Center at Fayetteville
A Canton, Mass.-based company that specializes in music education is opening a franchise in Towne Center at Fayetteville. School of Rock, a national retail chain and music education business, is opening in the former Community Room space, according to COR Development LLC. Construction is underway, COR said. If you purchase...
Syracuse basketball 5-star recruits being pursued by two-time defending champs UConn
As far as I can tell, Syracuse basketball coaches are prioritizing 2026 five-star prospects Deron Rippey Jr. from New York City and Jordan Smith Jr. from the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Both the 6-foot-2 Rippey, a point guard, and the 6-foot-3 Smith, a shooting guard, hold 'Cuse offers. The Orange...
Emanuel Comito played for and organized championship fastpitch softball teams in sport's heyday in Rome
Seventy-six years after his last pitch, Rome’s “Mr. Softball” is finally being inducted into the Rome Sports Hall of Fame. Emanuel “Coleman” Comito will be the one posthumous member of the hall’s Class of 2024.
New Hartford Board of Education to host special meeting in August to discuss superintendent search
NEW HARTFORD — The New Hartford Central School District Board of Education will host a special meeting in August to discuss the search process for a new superintendent. In June, Cosimo Tangorra Jr., Superintendent of School for the New Hartford Central School District, announced his plans to retire and leave the position in March 2025. Tangorra had joined the school district in July 2021, following former Superintendent Robert Nole’s departure in April of the same year.
Syracuse Basketball: Orange flashback to the 2003 national championship game
This battle would see two legendary head coaches go head-to-head, as Jim Boeheim of Syracuse basketball took on Roy Williams of Kansas in the championship game of the 2003 NCAA Tournament from New Orleans. The Syracuse Orange (30-5 overall, 13-3 in the Big East), led by star players such as...
Melanie Littlejohn on the Campbell Conversations
On this week's episode of the Campbell Conversations, Grant Reeher speaks with Melanie Littlejohn. Last December, Littlejohn was named as the president and CEO of the Central New York Community Foundation, she brings to that position a wide array of previous experience in the private and nonprofit sector, including a long career with National Grid and its Corporate Social Responsibility program.
CCCC announces Presidential Active Lifestyle Award winners
ROME — Thanks to the generosity of The Slocum-Dickson Foundation, Copper City Community Connection, 305 E. Locust St., recently recognized its latest group of members to achieve the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award. Honorees are Josephine Iannotti, Carol Acomb, Joette Criscio, Phyllis Didio, Mary McNeil, Barbara Hill, Elizabeth Pettinelli, Patricia Wyman, Ruth Weltz, Lisa Sandefer, Lisa Wightman, and Paula Wells.
Syracuse Top-Target Kiyan Anthony, Son of SU Legend Carmelo Anthony, Puts Orange in His Top Six Schools
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- One of Syracuse University's key targets for the 2025-26 season, Kiyan Anthony, son of Orange legend Carmelo Anthony, has listed his top six schools, and SU has made the cut. Anthony is a 6'5" shooting guard, and is the son of 10-time NBA All-Star and former Syracuse...
TOYOTA HS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Tully's Ryan Rauber is headed to outdoor track nationals
TULLY, NY — Ryan Rauber was quite literally born for this. "We would go out on long runs, and I'd try to keep up with them. Ever since I was little, we'd go out on competition runs and just see who can outlast the others," said the Tully High School junior.
Smith Post 24 Gearing Up for Legion Baseball Tournament in Binghamton
UTICA, N.Y. -- District 5 champs Smith Post 24 are gearing up for tournament action. The team is set to take part in tournament action in Binghamton on Sunday and Monday. Their first matchup in pool play is scheduled for Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at Macarthur Park against Clinton County Mariners Post 1619, based out of Plattsburgh, New York.
150 rabbits need somebunny to love them as Central NY shelter closes
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Annie-Laurie Hunter has been turning away 30 rabbits a week at her Hunter Hollow Bunny Bed and Breakfast East Syracuse. “Week in and week out,” Hunter said. “It flat-out hurts your heart.”. That’s why she is shutting down the bunny-only animal shelter she has run...
House of the Week: After extensive renovation, this Baldwinsville home is now a 'river paradise'
BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. – During their many years in the travel business, Judy and Bob Falcone were lucky enough to visit many of the great cities of the world. Venice, Italy was their favorite. Their careers gave them valuable insight into what amenities made for the best five-star hotel visits...
Pink Chou Chou earns New York Sire Stakes win at Vernon Downs
VERNON — Pink Chou Chou with driver Todd McCarthy captured the $108,200 leg of the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old trotting fillies on Friday afternoon at Vernon Downs. Pink Chou Chou ($3.90) went to the lead and was first to the quarter in :29.0. As they reached the backstretch Royal Mission (Scott Zeron) took over the lead and led to the half in :58.3. She continued to control things and was first to three-quarters in 1:27.2.
Syracuse TV host leaving ‘Bridge Street’ after 4 years
Syracuse television host Steve Infanti is leaving “Bridge Street Live” after four years on the daytime talk show. Infanti announced Friday that next week will be his last week on “Bridge Street Live,” though he will be staying at NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) full-time. Infanti said he’ll now focus “100 percent” of his time and energy on his role as the ABC affiliate’s sports director as Syracuse football heads into its “most anticipated” season in more than 20 years.
Woodstock '99: 'It didn't need to end this way'
ROME — It didn’t need to end this way. That’s what I told myself the Monday morning after Woodstock ‘99. When it was announced the 30th anniversary of the Woodstock was going to come to Griffiss Park — in our backyard — I threw myself at Woodstock ‘99.
Cuomo '24 is men's track and field all-academic athlete
Hamilton College's Peter Cuomo '24 (East Williston, N.Y./The Wheatley School) has been recognized as one of the 2024 NCAA Division III Men's Track & Field All-Academic Athletes by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). All honorees must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.30...
Largest Summer Fellowship Cohort Graduates from Masonic Medical Research Institute
UTICA, N.Y. -- Masonic Medical Research Institute held its annual graduation ceremony on Friday. A total of 19 summer fellows completed a rigorous scientific program over ten weeks, engaging in hands-on research and workshops. "The program culminated in a graduation ceremony where the Fellows presented their research to MMRI staff,...
Here's a look at ticket prices for Utica Comets' games for 2024-25 season
Single-game tickets for the Utica Comets‘ upcoming season are available for purchase. Ticket prices are similar to last season, though some games have different pricing levels throughout the season.
2 people living inside Baldwinsville spa charged in what troopers believe is human trafficking
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Two people were arrested Friday after they were found to be living in a Baldwinsville spa where troopers say they were selling sex. On Friday, a 59-year-old from Flushing and a 61-year-old from China were arrested in connection with an ongoing human trafficking investigation at a Baldwinsville spa, according to news released Friday from state police.
Lawyers, justice group criticizes new UPD video
UTICA — A local justice coalition and the legal team for the family of deceased 13-year-old Nyah May are criticizing the release of a new critical incident briefing video by the Utica Police Department. On Thursday, July 25, the police department released an 8-minute video on the events that...
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