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Syracuse alum donates $15 million
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 […]
New York Special Olympics, More than Games
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 […]
Golf addicts fight winter withdrawl
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. […]
Trendy E-cigs offer some hope, more doubt
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 […]
Women fight for chances in MMA
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 […]
UPDATE @ 11:06PM: Winter Storm Warning issued for Syracuse, NY
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 […]
First Snow Tests DPW Staff
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. […]
Happy Holiday… Workouts?
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 […]
Hybrids Hazardous to Visually-Impaired
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. […]