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Men’s basketball continues to round out schedule with Cornell matchup
In what’s a usual occurrence, Syracuse Men’s Basketball announced earlier this week that they will face Cornell this season. This will be the tenth matchup in eleven years between these programs, but to call the Orange and Big Red rivals would be a stretch. Syracuse has been dominant for decades against the Ivy League opponent, having won 42 straight games since 1968 against Cornell.
Oneida High School class of 1974 reunites; honors coach
ONEIDA — The Oneida High School class of 1974 reunited on the school grounds on Friday, July 26, to remember the past and observe the changes the school has gone through. The unveiling of a bench in honor of former coach Tony Burnett, who had a profound influence on the class, was an important part of the reunion.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
Liverpool resident dies while on Army National Guard training mission in Alaska
Liverpool, NY - The day before Michael Scott Stone, 46, died while on a training mission in Alaska, he spoke by phone to his longtime girlfriend. Stone told her how he and a couple other friends had played some younger guys in a pick-up football game, and he’d won.
7 Brew’s Second Binghamton-Area Stand Now Under Construction
Work has started at the site of the next 7 Brew drive-thru coffee stand in Broome County. Buono Construction is the contractor for the project at 1322 Upper Front Street in the town of Chenango. Site preparation was underway for a 7 Brew coffee stand in the town of Chenango...
'A cornerstone of our community': U-E remembers Colin, Tiffany Ferrell at vigil
The baseball field at Union-Endicott High School was painted orange Thursday night in honor of 2024 graduate Colin Ferrell and his mom, Tiffany Ferrell. On July 19, while returning home from a college orientation, the Ferrells were involved in a fatal crash on I-86 in Chemung County. ...
Aug. 1-3: Dexter United Methodist Church Rummage Sale
The Dexter United Methodist Church will host a large rummage sale on August 1, 2 and 3 at 117 William Street behind Dexter Funeral Home. The sale will run daily from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be a selection of cothes and other assorted items. There will be a variety of women’s clothes […]
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #1, RB LeQuint Allen
It’s time to start preparing for the 2024 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces to kick off the Fran Brown Era. Name: LeQuint Allen. Position: Running Back.
Paranormal Activity Abounds at Binghamton, New York American Legion
American Legion Post 80 in Binghamton, also known as The Leighton Mansion, has been rumored to be filled with paranormal activity activity for years. Dream Seekers Paranormal, known for their dedication to uncovering the supernatural, accepted the opportunity to investigate this beautiful historical site. And they were not disappointed. The...
Over 200 People Volunteer in Rome to Help Pick Up the Parks and Playgrounds
ROME, N.Y. -- Over 200 people volunteered to help clean up six different parks in Rome after the destruction last week. The City of Rome was supposed to hold their Honor America Day event this weekend, but it was postponed after the tornado. Instead, the city wanted the community to...
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