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Syracuse TV host leaving ‘Bridge Street’ after 4 years
Syracuse television host Steve Infanti is leaving “Bridge Street Live” after four years on the daytime talk show. Infanti announced Friday that next week will be his last week on “Bridge Street Live,” though he will be staying at NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) full-time. Infanti said he’ll now focus “100 percent” of his time and energy on his role as the ABC affiliate’s sports director as Syracuse football heads into its “most anticipated” season in more than 20 years.
Man paid $50 dollars to attack kidnapping victim found guilty of assault and robbery
Syracuse, N.Y. – A man who was paid $50 to attack a man who was later held for days and tortured was found guilty Friday of participating in the brutal assault. Quincy Williams, 29, was convicted by the jury of first-degree assault and first-degree robbery, prosecutor Alphonse Williams said Friday.
Shots fired in Syracuse tripled in a week: 8 injured in 5 shootings
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The number of shots fired incidents in Syracuse tripled in a week and appear to stem from beefs between rival gangs, police said. In seven days, there were 36 shots fired incidents in Syracuse, according to Syracuse Police COMPSTAT reports. That’s compared to 12 shots fired incidents the week before.
Syracuse native Symir Torrence signs with an overseas pro basketball team
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Syracuse native Symir Torrence will play professional basketball in Finland next season. Torrence said Friday he had been in contact with the team’s coach, Konsta Mastomaki, and will play for LoKoKo Bisons Loimaa in the Finnish Korisliiga league. The team finished 10-22 last season, but has hired a new coach in Mastomaki.
Syracuse men’s basketball will play first exhibition game in 2024-25 season against Clarion University
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The Syracuse men’s basketball team will play its first exhibition game this offseason on Saturday, Oct. 26 against Clarion (Pennsylvania) University. The Division II school went 8-20 last season. The time of the game will be announced at a later date. Division I programs are permitted...
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...
TNIAAM Roundtable: predicting the Syracuse football starting offense
The first Syracuse Orange football game of 2024 is fast approaching and now that we have a roster, our staff will prediction the two-deep. Offense is up first and next week we’ll tackle the defense and special teams. For each position group, we’ll list our choice for starter and back-up when the Orange start the season.
Poutine to be newly served at Destiny USA’s food court
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Potato fans, get ready. FriesFriesFries has been announced as the next establishment headed to the Destiny USA food court. Their menu has french fries, loaded creations, poutine, and more. “…there is something for everyone to enjoy. Hand-cut fries smothered in gravy, cheese curds, braised beef, or Southern BBQ pulled pork provide […]
Syracuse awarded $10.8M to bring better internet to neighborhoods
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $70 million in awards through ConnectALL’s Municipal Infrastructure Program to help connect New Yorkers to high-speed broadband internet. The program includes million-dollar investments in Central New York and North Country regions. “These awards mark the next step in our billion-dollar effort to close New York’s […]
Onondaga deputy resigns, charges reduced over accusations of inappropriate contact with woman
Syracuse, N.Y. ― An Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office deputy accused of inappropriate contact with a woman has resigned and charges filed against him have been reduced. Deputy Brian Lynch, 37, was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief and official misconduct in April 2023. He was accused of twice kissing...
Syracuse.com receives Emmy nomination for ‘Firecracker’ documentary about horrific Central NY murder
A syracuse.com documentary detailing the investigation into a horrific Central NY murder was recognized with a NY Emmy Award nomination Friday. Nominations for work across the state were revealed during a livestream event. The documentary explores the death - and life - of Carol Ryan. Through several exclusive interviews, ‘Firecracker:...
Another blast of hot weather in Central NY could bring a historic heat wave
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A blast of hot air will hit Central New York this weekend, bringing the chance of a historic heat wave. Sunday and Monday are expected to be in the low 90s in Syracuse, according to the National Weather Service. If Tuesday also reaches 90 -- the forecast is 89 -- that would be Syracuse’s fifth heat wave of the summer.
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.
Kyle McCord ACC Kickoff press conference transcript
Full transcript from Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord's press conference at ACC Kickoff on Thursday. Q. The initial decision to transfer to Syracuse, the feeling that you have starting a new era here... KYLE McCORD: Yeah, for me, it was all about the people. Obviously I've known Coach Fran for a...
Santana, Counting Crows connect with their Syracuse fans
A multi-generational audience rock out at the Empower FCU Amphitheater. The Oneness tour in which headliner Santana was joined by Counting Crows lived up to its name. Wednesday night’s show at Empower FCU Amphitheater drew a diverse and multigenerational crowd eager to celebrate two seminal rock acts. Photo by...
Syracuse track and field: Orange alum Freddie Crittenden prepares for Olympics debut
We conclude our look at Syracuse Orange athletes in the 2024 Summer Olympics with a look at Team USA hurdler Freddie Crittenden. The former Orange All-American finished 2nd in the US Olympic Trials in the 110m hurdles in a new personal-best time of 12.93 seconds. The breakthrough for Crittenden came...
Kitty Hoyne’s Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Shariden Truly, Anchor: Kitty Hoyne’s Irish pub is celebrating it’s 25th anniversary this week, and as NCC News’s Jack Ziskin tells us, the bar remains true to it’s roots. Jack Ziskin, Reporter: Kitty Hoyne’s owner, David Hoyne, grew up in a town of 15-hundred Back in...
SU dome renovations continue with new state grant
Just over a month before football season starts at Syracuse University, dome renovations continue as new chair back seats are installed. The seat renovations are the last piece of a wider $120 million dome renovation plan. New York Assembly Speaker Carl Hastie and Assembly Member Bill Magnarelli announced a new $3 million grant for the JMA Wireless Dome this week. Magnarelli said the grant is meant to help make up for some increasing construction costs.
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