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Holes-in-one for Central New York golfers as of April 26
Here’s a list of holes-in-ones from October 28 to April 26 and other accomplishments by Central New York golfers:. Steve Daley, April 23, on the 168-yard, par-3, No. 8 hole using a hybrid. Witnessed by Ron Anderson, Perry Harvey and Roger Morey. If you purchase a product or register...
Mother, son indicted in bail bond scheme that cost people thousands
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A mother and her son accused of a months-long bail bond fraud scheme have been indicted by a grand jury. Thirty-six people have been identified as victims of the scheme, a prosecutor said. They have put up money or property for bail bonds to stay out of jail in Onondaga County, only to find out the bonds were fraudulent.
Earl Scruggs, one of CNY’s most respected high school officials, dies after sudden cancer diagnosis
Earl Scruggs had a way of always putting smiles on the faces of the coaches and players he came across during his long career as one of Central New York’s most respected high school officials. Even if he was calling a player for a foul or a turnover, he...
NY Thruway Authority: E-Z Pass customers targeted in text message toll scam
The New York State Thruway Authority is warning New Yorkers of a scam targeting E-Z Pass customers where scammers pretend to collect tolls through text messages. According to the Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York, which also includes Albany, Buffalo and Syracuse, over $11 million was lost due to over 9,000 reported phishing scams in 2023, in which scammers impersonate a trustworthy entity to try to get you to provide personal information.
Top-seeded Syracuse women’s lacrosse advances to ACC title game with win over No. 5 Virginia
Charlotte, N.C. — Syracuse women’s lacrosse will play for its second ACC Tournament title after defeating Virginia, 19-4 in the semifinals on Friday in Charlotte. The Orange will face either Notre Dame or Boston College in Sunday’s final at noon on ACC Network. Four different players had...
Canadian linebacker commits to Syracuse football. Only Notre Dame has more than the Orange in Class of 2025
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Canadian linebacker Antoine Deslauriers, who plays high school football in Georgia, verbally committed to Syracuse on Friday, becoming the school’s 18th verbal commitment in its Class of 2025. According to the recruiting website 247 Sports only Notre Dame, which has 19 verbal commitments for 2025, has...
Friday Sports: NAC Sports and a legend at Dick’s Sporting Goods
PARISHVILLE, New York (WWNY) - Friday saw some high school action from the NAC and a former Syracuse basketball star visiting Dick’s Sporting Goods in Watertown. In NAC Baseball. St. Lawrence Central was at Parishville Hopkinton. Ray Voisine strokes a ground ball to left and Avery Zenger comes around...
Section III high school sports schedule, scoreboard for April 27
The Section III high school sports schedule and scoreboard for Saturday, April 27. Syracuse.com is the only place to find a comprehensive schedule of all high school sporting events in Section III. Baseball. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Southwest closing operations at 4 airports
Southwest is closing operations at four airports because of delivery delays for Boeing airliners. The cutback comes as the airline reported a first-quarter loss of $231 million and said it will also limit hiring and offer voluntary leave to employees.
Adoptable Pet of the Week: Ghost
(WSYR-TV) — It’s not spooky season but we had a Ghost in the house for our weekly Pet of the Week segment. Ghost is German Shepherd/Husky mix at Humane CNY. He is about two years old and came to Humane CNY as a transfer from another shelter. Volunteer Nancy Hohler said Ghost is the sweetest dog, who is very curious and loves to walk.
Biden in Syracuse to Celebrate Computer Chip Factories
Biden Celebrates Computer Chip Factories, Pitching Voters on American 'Comeback'. President Joe Biden has arrived in New York state to celebrate a tech company’s plans to build a campus of computer chip factories made possible in part with government support.
House of the Week: Neighboring Green Lakes State Park, this Fayetteville ranch has a ‘well-designed’ layout
FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. – Dr. Bashar Omarbasha and his wife, Maisaa, knew right away they had found a special home when they stepped into the house at 5544 Golden Heights Drive in Fayetteville. In 2015, the couple were looking for a ranch-style house in the village, something easier and smaller...
Call Time creating film professionals of the future in CNY
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – Looks like a college house party? That’s because it is… kind of. Enter Call Time, a career-launching program for those aspiring to break into the film industry. “The only way to qualify on working on a professional set is having worked on a...
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