Category: Regional News

The incredible story of Eritrean refugee Nasser Fitwi:

Syracuse is going to get a bit of a boost on the heels of a disappointing end to a promising basketball season. An alum is going to donate nearly $15 million. David Falk, who represented Michael Jordan and other NBA […]

2011 New York Special Olympics It may be the greatest honor in sports, when an athlete has an opportunity to compete in the Olympics. John Renzi, of Syracuse, is 24-years old and one of those athletes. He’s a goalie for […]

Syracuse – For the addicted golfer in central New York, the long, snow-covered winter months can be the harshest of withdrawals. “It’s like you can’t get your fix,” said Doug Waterbury, a co-organizer of the annual Syracuse Golf Expo (Feb. […]

Cleaner Alternative SYRACUSE – Imagine a world where a smoker could lit up a cigarette while standing at a bar or sitting down at a fancy restaurant. Or in a movie theater. That world is already ere for the few […]

Syracuse, NY – Mixed martial arts is one of the fastest growing sports in the country.  The violent combat event combines several different striking and grappling styles including boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, karate, jiu-jitsu, and muay thai. As MMA has increased […]

As if 110″ of snow wasn’t enough. Syracuse has been issued a Winter Storm Warning. That means that heavy winter precipitation is on the way – specifically heavy snow. The area is likely to see up to a foot of […]

SYRACUSE, NY – The City is sitting under more than 30 inches of snow. That’s about two inches over the average for the entire month of December. “To us, this isn’t an emergency,” Pete O’Connor, Commissioner of Syracuse DPW said. […]

Syracuse, NY – The holiday season is a time to share with friends and family. But it is also a time of year in which many people fall susceptible to putting on a few extra pounds. There are several steps […]

Syracuse, N.Y. — The hybrid has quickly become a staple in American garages. From 2004 to 2009, car dealers sold over 1.5 million half gas, half battery-powered vehicles, and it hasn’t been solely because of the high MPGs or Earth-saving low emmissions. […]