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Has a Syracuse player matched Caitlin Clark’s feat of leading team in points, rebounds, assists? (Mike’s Mailbox)
Syracuse, N.Y. ― I generally don’t like comparing men’s basketball players to women’s players. In my mind, they play in two separate arenas. Comparing Caitlin Clark’s scoring numbers to those of the late Pete Maravich is futile and fails to recognize the differences created by playing in two different eras under different rules and, in the case of Maravich, being limited to just three varsity seasons.
Stretch of I-81 to close for two weekends near I-481 south of Syracuse
Drivers heading north on Interstate 81 into Syracuse should expect to use a detour near the interchange with Interstate 481, starting Friday evening and lasting two weekends, according to the state Department of Transportation. The DOT will close the highway between Exit 16A and the I-481 interchange in order to...
Slain Syracuse police officer honored; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for April 17)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 62; Low: 37. Cloudy, occasional rain and drizzle; 5-day forecast. Slain Syracuse police officer honored: Police agencies from across the area gather to honor Syracuse officer Michael E. Jensen as his body is transferred from the Wallie J. Howard Center for Forensic Sciences in downtown Syracuse to the Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home in Rome. A procession of about 200 police cars and motorcycles accompanied a hearse that made the 47-mile trip from downtown Syracuse to a funeral home in Rome. (Scott Schild photo)
Rapper Lil Yachty to perform at Syracuse University Block Party
Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Yachty is set to headline this year’s Syracuse University Block Party. The “One Night” hitmaker will perform at the 2024 SU Block Party at the JMA Wireless Dome on Friday, April 26, along with Teezo Touchdown and ISOxo. Syracuse student group FEEM will open the concert with a DJ set.
From Bruce Springsteen’s show to Walnutpalooza, this weekend has it all
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. After postponing his concert in October, Bruce Springsteen is finally performing in the JMA Wireless Dome on Thursday. The New Jersey native is known for his pioneering rock hits like “Dancing in the Dark,” “Born in the U.S.A.” and “Glory Days.” Springsteen will be performing alongside his band, E Street Band. Tickets for Springsteen’s show are available online.
Full Time Super DIRTcar Series Drivers also Regulars at Local Tracks
WEEDSPORT, NY – Before the Super DIRTcar Series returns to action on Memorial Day Weekend, Series competitors will begin their hunt for Big Block Modified Track Championships. Fans can see them chase titles weekly at Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Brewerton Speedway, and Land of Legends Raceway. Weedsport Speedway will also hold...
Why New York should oppose physician-assisted suicide (Guest Opinion by Dr. Paul Sansone)
Dr. Paul Sansone, of Syracuse, practices Palliative Medicine at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. As another legislative session begins, I would like to voice firm opposition to the legalization of physician-assisted suicide (PAS). As a physician practicing hospice and palliative medicine in New York state, and previously in New Hampshire and Vermont, I speak with confidence that PAS should remain illegal for the betterment of all citizens.
Oswego, Syracuse see economic boost from eclipse weekend
The Cities of Syracuse and Oswego are reporting an economic boost from eclipse related tourism. Despite the overcast skies in both cities, hotels were fully booked and there was increased foot traffic throughout the downtown areas frequenting local businesses. Oswego Mayor Robert Corradino said traditionally the first week of April...
Section III girls lacrosse rankings (Week 1): Favorites, upstarts make noise in early play
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The start of the Section III girls lacrosse season has hinted at a taste of the mayhem fans of the sport have come to expect. Two preseason poll No. 1s, West Genesee in Class B, and Indian River in Class C, hold the top spot in syracuse.com’s first tally of the regular season. Both broke to equally impressive 5-1 starts.
Micron to receive over $6 billion for Clay, NY plant from federal grants
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Micron Technology will receive an additional $6.1 billion from a federal grant to build a computer chip plant complex in Clay, New York — just 10 minutes from Syracuse, syracuse.com reported Wednesday night. The...
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