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Syracuse band Grateful for Biggie may be the weirdest mashup ever
Scott Mervis, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) It’s highly unlikely that Jerry Garcia could have told you who Biggie Smalls was, and vice versa. That’s how far removed the late Grateful Dead guitarist and vocalist was from the style of Brooklyn gangsta rap that Biggie Smalls (real name Christopher Wallace, a.k.a. Notorious B.I.G.) epitomized in the 1990s. But a band from Syracuse has found a way to blend the disparate musical franchises.
Syracuse University plans a new dormitory impacting a historic rose garden and mansion
Syracuse University’s plans to build a massive new dormitory directly across from the historic rose garden is getting blowback. According to Syracuse.com, the building on Ostrom Avenue and University Place will house 703 beds. The dormitory, spanning 272-thousand square feet, is slated to be the largest student housing building in Syracuse, with construction anticipated to last 22 months.
‘We don’t have the resources’: Syracuse rabbit rescue is closing
CICERO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A bunny “bed and breakfast” originally meant for rabbit rehabilitation and boarding has turned into seven years of rescuing domestic bunnies. Which is seven years more than the original plan. Annie-Laurie Hunter, director of Hunter Hollow Bunny Bed and Breakfast over in Cicero, is ready to close the door to that […]
Carthage woman describes harrowing dog attack
SYRACUSE, New York (WWNY) - “I don’t blame the dog.” That’s what a Carthage woman is saying after being attacked outside her home by her neighbor’s dog. Amelia McCreery spoke with 7 News from her bed at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse on Thursday. She...
Fran Brown: Restore SU greatness
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Syracuse is another ACC school with a new head coach in Fran Brown, who immediately made an impact by bringing in the highest ranked recruiting class in school history. New he’s hoping to return championship-starved Syracuse to prominence.
As Syracuse’s elected officials go mum on ‘good cause’ opt-in, advocates assemble coalition
New York State’s elected officials in April handed Syracuse and municipalities around the state a choice: whether to opt in to “good cause” eviction protections for tenants. Legislators intended for “good cause” to force landlords to provide a reason for evicting tenants and to prevent rent hikes...
Chevy Court Hosts Krockathon Reboot on July 27
After a five-year hiatus, Krockathon is making its long-awaited return to Syracuse on Saturday, July 27 at Chevy Court located in the NYS Fairgrounds. Since 1996, this iconic festival has been a highlight for rock fans, and this year’s reboot promises to deliver an unforgettable experience with a stellar lineup of bands.
Oronde Gadsden’s first message to Fran Brown: ‘If you get a quarterback, I’m in. If you don’t, I’m out’
Syracuse, N.Y. — The key to keeping Oronde Gadsden II in Syracuse was quarterback Kyle McCord. Or at least it was new coach Fran Brown finding someone of McCord’s stature to be his first quarterback at Syracuse. During an interview broadcast on the ACC Network as part of...
18-year-old shot multiple times on North Side Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. — An 18-year-old was shot multiples times Wednesday night in the North Side of Syracuse, police said. Police responded to the 900 block of Park Street for a shooting with injuries around 10:20 p.m., said Kieran Coffey, a spokesperson for Syracuse police. They found an 18-year-old male...
Tragedy on the Tracks in Oriskany: Male Struck and Killed by Freight Train
A male was struck and killed by a freight train in Oriskany around noon today. Tragedy on the Tracks in Oriskany: Male Struck and Killed by Freight Train. A male was struck and killed by a freight train in Oriskany around noon today.
Child in critical condition after struck by car in Utica, two others injured
UTICA, N.Y. — Three pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in Utica Wednesday evening. The Utica Police Department reports officers responded to Route 12 Northbound at the Oswego Street intersection at approximately 10:30 p.m. for a motor vehicle accident involving pedestrians. Upon arrival, officers found an injured adult and...
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...
Enjoy Boonville-Oneida County Fair all this week
BOONVILLE — The 136th Boonville-Oneida County Fair got underway Tuesday, July 23 and will run through Sunday, July 28. The gates open daily at 8 a.m. with the Coleman Bros. midway opening at 1 p.m. Wednesday, 3 p.m. Thursday, and 2 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are wristband ride specials each day. Pre-sale tickets for the wristbands can be purchased for $25 online at www.colemanbrosshows.com. The price for the wristbands at the fair will be $35.
Potentially Deadly Veggies Sold In New York Stores
A voluntary recall has been expanded due to the potential health threat it poses in New York State. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall. The recall was initiated by findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The vegetables at the center of the recall may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Another Tornado Touched Down In New York State
The month of July has been a record month for tornados in New York State and another one was confirmed to have touched down earlier this week. The National Weather Service in Buffalo confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down near Orwell, New York. This was the 20th tornado to be confirmed in New York State this month.
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
Commission to study reparations in N.Y. to convene for first time
Nine commissioners are slated to meet for the first time next week to start an 18-month study of potential reparations for descendants of enslaved people and the impacts of New York's role on the slave trade. The state's Community Commission on Reparations Remedies will meet on July 30 in the...
Vegas man sent death threats to public officials in N.J., N.Y., elsewhere, feds say
A Nevada man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly threatening federal officials and state employees in New Jersey, New York, Washington D.C. and Montana, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday. The indictment handed down by a Nevada grand jury on July 16 charged Spencer Christjencody...
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