Will Supreme Court overturn Cor executives’ convictions? (Good Morning CNY for Nov. 29)

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Will Supreme Court overturn Cor execs’ convictions? Arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, federal prosecutors distanced themselves from a controversial legal theory used to convict Syracuse Cor executives Steven Aiello and Joseph Gerardi in a 2018 state corruption trial that left both with multi-year prison sentences. But what’s next for the high-powered Syracuse developers remains unclear.

Katko reflects on impeachment vote, threats and lack of compromise in farewell address: U.S. Rep. John Katko’s vote to impeach former President Donald Trump made him an outsider among a segment of his party, angered a chunk of his constituents and even resulted in threats to his personal safety. “I knew what was going to happen from a safety standpoint for myself and, unfortunately, for my family,” he said. “That was difficult. But I knew it was the right thing to do.” Katko offered that insight into a unique moment in American history, as well as reflections on his political career, on Monday night during a farewell address at Syracuse University.

On the year’s biggest drinking night, Syracuse out-performed the country: The night before Thanksgiving, sometimes called Drinksgiving, is typically one of the busiest evenings for bars across the country -- and the Syracuse area is often one of the leaders. That held true again this year, as the Syracuse market once again stood out. In fact, while the numbers fell nationally, the Syracuse area posted a Thanksgiving Eve gain in drinking volume over last year. Here’s a look at the data.

SyraQs: Meet Onondaga County’s new health commissioner: Dr. Kathryn Anderson became Onondaga County health commissioner earlier this month. Anderson, 48, is an internist and infectious disease epidemiologist who studied dengue fever, a viral disease that causes fever and excruciating joint pain, in Southeast Asia. Anderson sat down with syracuse.com last week to talk about the challenges of taking over a health department during a pandemic, how she hopes to create new partnerships, and why she’s learning to play the accordion.

Looking Ahead

Get ready for some “Wonderful” holiday events: “It’s a Wonderful Life” is returning to the big screen more than 75 years later. Frank Capra’s 1946 holiday classic will be shown in theaters nationwide — including some in Central New York. For fans who want a more immersive experience, the 2022 It’s a Wonderful Life Festival celebrates the Central New York town of Seneca Falls as “The Real Bedford Falls,” with original cast members and other special guests appearing. Here are the details.

Sports

Axe: It’s about to get real for SU men’s basketball: Did you get all the feelings about poorly timed ejections, childish behavior by the opposing coach and a stunning buzzer-beater from Syracuse basketball’s 73-72 loss to Bryant out of your system? Good. Because Brent Axe argues that things are about to get real for the Orange. If all that matters is making the NCAA Tournament in the eyes of Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim, then it’s not hyperbole to state his team needs to beat Illinois tonight to prove the Orange is worthy of an invite to the Big Dance in four months.

Orange asks that it not be considered for Fenway Bowl: The Syracuse football team will learn on Sunday which bowl game it will appear in this season. And while many experts have pegged the Orange as a prime candidate for the Fenway Bowl in Boston, a source told syracuse.com that SU has asked the Atlantic Coast Conference that it not be considered for that game. Here’s why.

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