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Photo of the day
First look at Lannie’s on Onondaga Hill: The crowd raises their glasses to Heather and Adam Van Hoose, center, who recently opened Lannie’s on Onondaga Hill. The space previously was home to Chelsea’s; for decades before that it was Kelley’s, one of the Hill’s best-loved gathering spots until it fell victim to the pandemic in 2020. Here’s a look at what you can expect if you go. (Charlie Miller photo)
The latest
Syracuse football players share how they spent first NIL paychecks: Players are using their first significant paychecks to pay back family, upgrade transportation and invest in their futures. Right tackle Da’Metrius Weatherspoon paid his mother’s mortgage, running back Yasin Willis paid off his father’s house, and others bought cars, jewelry and investments. Many players are saving their money while balancing personal purchases with financial responsibility.
What’s trending
3 found guilty of double homicide that left disabled child trapped in home for days: Dozens of people packed into a courtroom Wednesday afternoon to learn the fate of three men accused of executing a man and woman in their Syracuse apartment in 2022. After a nearly three-week-long trial, a jury took just over a day to come to a verdict. The men — LaShawn Dixon, 47, Donnell Thornton, 30, and Jamel Weston, 49 ― were each found guilty of first-degree murder and other charges in the deaths of Alexis Sellin and her boyfriend, Jamie Crawford.
The 2025 New York State Fair by the numbers: The 2025 New York State Fair came up just short of 1 million visitors, but that’s not the only number to look at. For instance, how many calves were born there? How many cups of milk were served? How many thousands of doughnuts did fairgoers eat? We’re glad you asked, because we have those answers and lots more fun numbers from the fair.
10 ways to learn CNY history through ghost walks, paranormal investigations: Haunted houses and other Halloween events are a fun way to celebrate the spooky season. But what about the real ghost stories of Central New York? We’ve compiled a list of ghost walks and paranormal investigation events where you can learn about the Syracuse area’s ghastly past. Check out 10 ways to learn CNY’s haunted history.
10 hidden gem Upstate NY museums worth a road trip
Looking ahead
Where to find prime fall colors this week in Upstate NY: Beleaf it or not, fall foliage is already reaching — or even passing — its stunning peak across large stretches of Upstate New York. In some higher spots of the Adirondacks and Catskills, noticeable numbers of leaves have fallen from their branches. But worry not, leaf peepers. From Alexandria Bay to New Paltz, there are plenty of places to enjoy autumn’s radiant bouquet this week in Upstate New York. Here’s the latest fall foliage report.
A giant Upstate NY corn maze ranked among the best in America
Pressed for greatness: Upstate NY cidery ranks No. 3 in U.S.
Sports
SU has two glaring issues to fix if it wants to make a bowl game: The Syracuse University football team’s bye week arrived at the midway point of the season. The Orange are parked at a fork in the road at 3-3 record with six games to go. If Fran Brown and company are going to find three wins somewhere to qualify for a bowl game, there are two glaring issues the head coach must repair sooner rather than later. Syracuse.com’s Brent Axe, Chris Carlson and Javon Edmonds discussed those key issues on the latest episode of the “Syracuse Sports” podcast.
SMU football player fires back on Fran Brown over ‘snake’ comment
Syracuse Football Club honors Carl Jenkins with Zunic Award
MORE SPORTS:
The CW completes SU basketball’s ACC schedule with 4 games
Liverpool girls volleyball team hands West Genesee 1st loss of season
Fayetteville-Manlius lacrosse star carves path to Big Ten program
Our high school football power rankings: New teams emerge in top 10
3 Section III teams move into state football rankings
High school soccer coaches pick midseason MVPs: Boys | Girls
CNY high school news, schedules, scores
In brief
Videos let jurors see inmate, inside NY prison where he was beaten to death
Syracuse man charged with attempted murder in Manlius shooting
Restaurant that closed 7 years ago at Destiny USA sets date to reopen
Is the possible $1 coin with Trump’s face legal? Treasury weighs in
Man filmed women, girls in parking lot while committing lewd act, deputies say
More counties in Central NY placed on state drought warning list
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