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Driver dies in crash in Schroeppel

SCHROEPPEL, NY — A 19-year-old man died after his pickup truck struck a tree Saturday evening. Jacob Lovins, of Palermo, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on Peter Scott Road, just south of Sutton Road, according to the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched...

Schroeppel, NY · 14h

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New lakeshore restaurant opens in Onondaga County suburb

Cicero, N.Y. - A new restaurant is now open in the renovated clubhouse at Lakeshore Yacht & Country Club in Cicero. Two of the partners behind Inka’s and Margarita Mexican Cantina’s restaurants in Syracuse are behind the new Azura restaurant. Partnering with them are Andrew McDermott and Sebastian Ramirez, who manage day-to-day operations.

Cicero, NY · 4h

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What Syracuse coach Fran Brown said about Clemson football after loss

The Clemson Tigers are winning games with their defense. That was the case again Saturday in a gritty 18-13 win over the Syracuse Orange at JMA Wireless Dome in Week 10 of the 2026 college football season. Jahiem Lawson returned a fumble 22 yards for the Tigers' only touchdown in the third quarter. It was a backwards pass by Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli that transfer defensive tackle Kourtney Kelly jarred loose on a pass rush. Lawson scooped it off the turf and ran in untouched, putting the the Tigers ahead, 18-6. Clemson star cornerback Ashton Hampton had another big day, picking off a pass from Angeli on third-and-goal with Syracuse at the 3-yard line. Hampton also had two pass breakups in the Tigers' win, their second in a row. With Saturday's victory, Clemson (6-3, 4-2 ACC) is now bowl eligible for a 28th straight season. The Tigers host Georgia Tech (2-7, 1-6), the ACC's last-place team, at Memorial Stadium in Week 11. After the game, Syracuse coach Fran Brown met with reporters to discuss his team's loss to Clemson. Here's what he said about the Tigers: (Author's note: some answers have been edited for length.) Fran Brown reflects on Syracuse

Clemson, SC · 7h

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ESPN announcers got fooled by weird rule in Clemson-Syracuse game

A rule wrinkle threw ESPN’s broadcasters for a loop at the end of the first half of Saturday’s game between Syracuse and Clemson. Syracuse trailed Clemson 9-6 just before halftime of Saturday’s game at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. and were on the edge of field goal range. Instead of spiking the ball, however, … The post ESPN announcers got fooled by weird rule in Clemson-Syracuse game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports .

Syracuse, NY · 21h

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Original Twin Trees Restaurant in Syracuse to close after nearly 70 years

Syracuse, N.Y. — For nearly 70 years, the original Twin Trees Restaurant has served generations of Syracuse families the same pizza, made with the same recipes and cut into the same familiar strips. On Sunday, the West Side institution will serve its last pizza. Twin Trees, at 1100 Avery...

Syracuse, NY · 17h

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Customer brawl breaks out over spot in line to get under $3-per-gallon gas in war between two Fulton gas stations

FULTON, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Customers started brawling outside a Byrne Dairy over a spot in line while waiting for gas under $3 dollars per gallon. An apparent gas war between a Byrne Dairy that just opened in Fulton and an SNK (Cliff’s Market) right next door is causing prices to dip under $3 per gallon, which […]

Fulton, NY · 2d

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New York's plan to tear down elevated I-81 moves downtown

The daily commute for residents in Syracuse is about to change forever as New York's plan to tear down the elevated I-81 is officially coming downtown. Most of the work planned over the next two years is centered around I-690. Drivers headed into downtown will use existing streets to reach...

Syracuse, NY · 1d

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Overheard after Syracuse basketball’s win over Central Connecticut: ‘I don’t think I can say what he said to me’

Syracuse, N.Y. —There was one play that stood above the rest in Syracuse basketball’s 102-49 win over Central Connecticut. What did Amarri Monroe’s teammates have to say about his dive for a loose ball with the Orange up by 47 points late in the game?. That along...

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Trader Joe's plans 2 new New York stores. See where they're going

Two new Trader Joe's stores are planned for New York, expanding the popular grocery chain's presence in the state. The California-based retailer announced plans this summer to open new locations in the Syracuse area and Yonkers as part of its latest nationwide expansion. The plans add to the company's growth in New York, which includes a Long Island store that opened earlier this year. The expansion comes as Trader Joe's continues to draw shoppers with its private-label products and competitively priced groceries. Where are the new Trader Joe's stores? According to Trader Joe's, the two planned stores will be located at: Camillus: 3515 W. Genesee St., in the Syracuse area. Yonkers: 2482 Central Park Ave. The Camillus store, located just west of Syracuse in Onondaga County, will be about 9,000 square feet and become the area's second Trader Joe's. The existing Syracuse-area store is at 3422 Erie Blvd. E. in DeWitt. The Yonkers location will cover about 10,000 square feet. When will the new Trader Joe's stores open? Trader Joe's has not announced opening dates for either New York location. Spokeswoman Nakia Rohde said new stores typically open within three to six months of being announced. Based on that timeline,

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Friday Night Lights: Scores, Recap from Sectional Semifinals

A shot at a sectional championship on the line this week in the Semifinal round. Across Central New York, Section 3 teams were playing for a trip to the JMA Wireless Dome. Cicero-North Syracuse @ Christian Brothers Academy: CBA wins 52-21 In the first drive of the third quarter, CBA's...

Syracuse, NY · 1d

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Clemson’s Battered Offense Suffers Another Blow

Clemson’s battered offense absorbed another potential blow ahead of Saturday’s road test against Syracuse, as starting wide receiver Tyler Brown was listed as questionable on the initial Atlantic Coast Conference availability report. Brown, a junior and focal point of the passing game, had no injury specified on the...

Clemson, SC · 3d

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Brandon's Bites: Nice Biscuit's warm, homemade meals

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Happiness, at least for some Syracuse diners, starts with a biscuit. At Nice Biscuit in Syracuse, customers are lining up for homemade Southern-style buttermilk biscuits made fresh from scratch daily. The shop’s biscuits have helped make Nice Biscuit a popular stop for people looking for a warm, made-from-scratch meal. CNY Central's Brandon Roth visited Nice Biscuit to take a closer look at what’s driving the restaurant’s popularity.

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Major portion of iconic Crucible steel complex in Geddes to be demolished

Geddes, N.Y. — A major portion of the former Crucible steel mill in Geddes will be demolished to make way for the site’s eventual redevelopment. Ross Castner, who bought the 70-acre complex in 2025 following Crucible’s bankruptcy and closing, said demolition is scheduled to begin later this month on up to 40% of the sprawling site at Bridge Street and State Fair Boulevard.

Geddes, NY · 2d

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Syracuse Receives $50,000 Punishment From ACC After SMU Upset

The Syracuse Orange pulled off a major upset for the hopes of their college football season on Saturday. They led big against SMU, gave the lead away, then rallied to pull off an impressive victory over the then-No. 19 team in the country. Students stormed the field as soon as...

Syracuse, NY · 1d

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Syracuse’s Fran Brown Jr. Gets Special Moment vs. Clemson With Dad on Sideline

Syracuse’s loss on Saturday against Clemson will sting for the Orange, which mostly kept the Tigers‘ offense in check but couldn’t score enough points in an 18-13 defeat. There was one special moment, though, for Fran Brown Jr. and his father of the same name. Many SU...

Syracuse, NY · 3h

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Fay Street and South Fifth Street in City of Fulton – Road Closures

Beginning Monday, November 9, 2026, Fay Street will be closed between South Fourth Street and South Fifth Street during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additionally, South Fifth Street will be closed between Lyon Street and Fay Street during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to...

Fulton, NY · 1d

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Inside McNamara’s emotional week: How the grieving coach relied on both of his families

Syracuse, N.Y. – In the span of five days, Gerry McNamara experienced the death of his father, his debut as Syracuse’s head coach, a wake, a funeral and another game. McNamara spent the emotionally draining week going back and forth between his hometown of Scranton, Pa., and his adopted hometown of Syracuse, each time thinking of the people he had just left.

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Meet the 20 winners of Syracuse.com’s 2026 Best and Brightest Awards

Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard honored 20 Central New York high school students at the 2026 Best and Brightest Awards.

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Syracuse Sandwiches: I skipped the award-winning burgers for a taste of Thanksgiving

(We all have our go-to order. This series is about shaking that up. Each week, I spotlight one sandwich at a Central New York restaurant worth trying and explain why it ended up on my plate. Got a suggestion? Text me at 315-382-1984. Don’t be surprised if I ask you to join me.)

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