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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...
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. ...
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.
Waterville Artist Creates Acorn Olympics
WATERVILLE, N.Y. -- Waterville artist, photographer and author Jody Hildreth has been creating acorn art for nearly four years. It started out as something to do during the pandemic and has snowballed into six published children’s books and three self-published books. Hildreth’s characters are now competing for gold in...
Little League NYS All-Star 11s baseball: Never-say-die South Shore rallies for 3-2 win vs. Massapequa to cop state title
All-Star tournaments are a battle of attrition. It’s a test of which team has the will to bounce back in the most pressure situations -- especially in a double-elimination format. South Shore Little League, winners of the District 24 and Section 3 South title earlier this summer, had run...
Local Blueberry Picking Fundraiser for Rome Tornado Relief
ROME, N.Y. -- As Rome continues to recover from last week's EF-2 tornado, local organizations and businesses have stepped up to provide aid to residents affected by the disaster. The latest fundraiser for tornado relief is a blueberry picking event. It will take place on Saturday, July 27, from 5...
Boilermaker Announces 2024 Award Winners
Runners from Corporate Cup & High School Challenge Honored. July 25, 2024 (Utica, NY) The Boilermaker Road Race has announced the official winners of. the Corporate Cup presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and the School Challenge. presented by GPO Federal Credit Union, all of which occurred within the 47th running...
BOONVILLE NEWS: Celebrating a new life, community events, local fundraisers
I apologize for not having my column last week. My life got a bit crazy, as my daughter Elizabeth gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Anastasia. Needless to say, I had other things on my mind and time got away from me, so I was unable to write my news.
American Red Cross lends a helping hand in Rome
ROME, NY (WSYR) – After a tornado ripped through Rome, the American Red cross is on sight, providing crucial resources to Rome residents facing loss and destruction. As the Red Cross’ Assistant Director of Information and Planning Courtney Shatraw tells us, it’s a community effort. “It’s neighbors helping neighbors,” said Shatraw. “These are folks that […]
Hamilton Students, Faculty Help Clinton Attain Climate Smart Community Status
The Kirkland Clinton Climate Smart Task Force, a volunteer community organization, spearheaded the efforts to obtain the DEC certification, “which supports local efforts to meet the economic, social, and environmental challenges posed by climate change.”. The village earned Bronze certification under the program and received a $10,000 grant under...
Blue Sox Storm Back on the Outlaws in the Bottom of the Eighth Inning, Topping Oneonta 5-4
UTICA, N.Y. -- The Utica Blue Sox welcomed in rival Oneonta on Thursday to Murnane Field in the final home game of the regular season. The Outlaws struck first in the top of the fifth inning, when Ryan King connected on a shot to deep left field, scoring Darren Dengler for the 1-0 lead.
Jehovah’s Witness Explains Why They Knock on Your Door
If you're a homeowner, you're probably familiar with the knock on your door that turns out to be two Jehovah's Witnesses (JW) with an interest in spreading the word of God. Last year in August, the church returned to door-knocking, a practice that had been suspended temporarily because of the COVID pandemic. Now, the ministry is expanding with an outreach program that doesn't include knocking.
Rome, Oneida County officials offer updates on tornado cleanup programs, relief efforts
Roads are open, power is restored, and debris is being cleaned up — but city and county officials said Rome isn’t out of the woods yet and are committed to continuing efforts to rebuild and recover after the tornado. At a press conference on Friday, Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr., and Rome Police Chief Kevin James gave what updates they could before the weekend. ...
Rome seeks state help as it faces over $20 million in tornado damage
ROME, N.Y. — As residents in Rome continue to clean up and process the destruction the city faced after a tornado tore through nearly a week and a half ago, leaders are working hard to get people the help they need. Since then, the city has been hard at...
Nominate a Hero for the Central & Northern New York Real Heroes Celebration
LIVERPOOL (July 24, 2024) Do you know an individual or group in Madison, St. Lawrence, Herkimer or Oneida counties who has saved a life through extraordinary action? Or someone in Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego or Onondaga who has made a meaningful impact in the community this year?. Now is your chance...
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...
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