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Photo of the day
Wind turbines blown up, taken down in Madison County: Seven wind turbines that were heralded 25 years ago as harbingers of New York state’s green energy future were demolished Wednesday in Madison County. The turbines, which were more than 200 feet tall, were blown up one after another. Find out why, and watch a video of the demolition. (N. Scott Trimble photo)
The latest
SUNY ESF has been losing millions. Will its turnaround plan make things better or worse? SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry President Joanie Mahoney recently told faculty and staff a month ago that the school needs to trim $3 million in salary expenses in the 2026-27 academic year. A voluntary buyout program for older, more experienced staff would be the first step. But it may not be the last.
What’s trending
Massive fire halts all work at Novelis aluminum plant: All work has halted at the Novelis aluminum plant in Scriba after a large fire Tuesday night damaged the facility’s hot mill and roof, company officials said. The factory employs 1,200 workers, placing it among Central New York’s largest employers. The company doesn’t have an estimate of how long it will take to reopen the plant, a Novelis spokesperson said Wednesday night.
Judge: Syracuse officer cannot be held liable for fatal Father’s Day shooting: A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a Syracuse police officer cannot be held liable for fatally shooting a man nine years ago, even after a jury found she used excessive force. The ruling was issued in a civil lawsuit brought by the family of the man shot. The officer had previously been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing.
“Enable: The Disability Podcast”: Spinal cord injury, a child with autism, and their super powers: What’s it like having mobility issues when your child has autism and sometimes gets the urge to run off? In the latest episode of “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” the guest speaks about his spinal cord injury, accessibility challenges, his son’s autism diagnosis, resources they use, and the super powers they’ve found.
Looking ahead
Fall colors will put on a stunning show this weekend in parts of Upstate NY: The riotously beautiful fall colors that make autumn our favorite season in Upstate New York are fleeting. It’s not even officially fall, and trees in some of the Empire State’s higher elevations are already nearing their brilliant peak. Here’s where you can find brilliant fall foliage this weekend.
Toy Hall of Fame finalists announced: Which ones should make the cut? Later this year, the National Toy Hall of Fame in Upstate New York could induct snow — yes, the cold, white stuff that falls from the sky. But only if it ices out enough of the competition — a group that features hugely popular board games, outdoor favorites and giggling plushies. Here’s a look at the 12 nominees.
Sports
C-NS blanks Baldwinsville: The Cicero-North Syracuse field hockey team celebrates after scoring a goal against Baldwinsville on Wednesday. The Northstars beat the Bees, 3-0. Story, photos. (Robert Grossman photo)
Syracuse coach calls out fans, school band for more support: ‘Get off the phone and get into the match’: Syracuse volleyball head coach Bakeer Ganesharatnam is seeking more passionate support from fans that do show up to his team’s matches and for SU’s band to show up at all. After a recent loss to Colgate, Ganesharatnam expressed his frustration about the lack of passion from the fans in attendance.
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SU football has nation’s top passer: ‘That’s what you look for in a leader’
Benge homers as Syracuse Mets win 3rd straight game
Did Tua Tagovailoa just admit Josh Allen is twice the QB he is?
2 CNY girls lacrosse stars beat out hundreds to make national squads
HS football power rankings: This small school edged a state champ for No. 1
8 Section III teams crack top 10 in 1st high school football state rankings
CNY high school news, schedules, scores
In brief
Syracuse lawmakers replace chronically absent police watchdog board member
See the NY colleges with the highest median student debt
Central NY school superintendent named to a top BOCES job
Delivery driver refused to pay mechanics, fired gun into air, deputies say
Police identify man killed in drive-by shooting in Syracuse
Network pulls late-night show ‘indefinitely’ over host’s remarks about Charlie Kirk
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