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Weather
High: 69. Low: 41. Partly sunny, cooler; nice weekend ahead. See the 5-day forecast.
Photo of the day
Construction forcing popular pub to temporarily close: For more than two years, the Ale ‘n Angus Pub in downtown Syracuse stayed open despite a massive construction project across the street. Then, just as that started to wind down, another big project started up. This time, the Ale ‘n Angus has been forced to temporarily shut down. Here’s what’s going on. (Don Cazentre photo)
The latest
How much longer will Upstate NY’s dry spell continue? More than 80% of New York state is now considered abnormally dry or in drought. This summer has been historically dry—Syracuse is 3.5 inches below normal rainfall, while Rochester and Buffalo are experiencing their fourth and sixth-driest periods since July 1, respectively. Fortunately, there may be relief in sight for the parched Northeast, experts say.
House of the Week: Pennellville property near Oneida River offers privacy, pool, and pole barn
What’s trending
Owners of Syracuse TV stations had role in getting Kimmel suspended: ABC announced Wednesday that “Jimmy Kimmel Live” has been pulled off the air “indefinitely” after host Jimmy Kimmel suggested the man suspected of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk was a supporter of President Donald Trump and the Make America Great Again movement. The owners of several Syracuse TV stations had a major role in getting Kimmel suspended.
Professor faults Syracuse University for ‘intentionally’ misleading statement on Charlie Kirk posts
Trump says he’s naming antifa a terrorist group: What does that mean?
Former tenants of dangerous Skyline Apartments win settlement from Greens: Former tenants who endured squalid living conditions at the notorious Skyline Apartments in Syracuse will share $800,000 under a proposed settlement with the former owners, Tim and Troy Green, according to court documents. Hundreds of former tenants would be covered by the deal, which awaits final approval from a judge.
How did Adam Sandler wind up playing basketball at Syracuse’s Melo Center? On Wednesday afternoon, Adam Sandler — in Syracuse for his “You’re My Best Friend” stand-up tour — was looking for a place to play some pickup basketball. Here’s how Sandler and a few of his buddies, including fellow comedian Kevin James, ended up shooting hoops at Syracuse University’s Melo Center.
Sandler and friends show love for Syracuse at comedy show (review)
Looking ahead
Got apples? Here’s where you can pick (or just buy) apples this fall: Fall officially arrives next Monday, and for many in Central New York that means a day spent picking apples. Whether you like to get out and pick your own or just buy apples someone else picked, here is your guide to orchards in the Central New York area.
Your list of must-see concerts in Upstate NY this fall: As concert season winds down at the outdoor amphitheaters, it’s important to know that there are still plenty of great opportunities to see live music in Upstate New York. Shows are coming to Buffalo, Albany, Syracuse, Rochester and everything in between including rock, country, hip-hop, pop and a Beatles legend. Heck, there’s even a “Stranger Things” star on the schedule. Here are 23 must-see concerts this fall in Upstate New York.
Sports
Falcons top Nottingham: The PSLA @ Fowler Falcons picked up its first win of the high school football season, 14-8, over Nottingham on Thursday evening. The game, however, ended early with 26.8 seconds left because of several fights between fans behind Fowler’s stadium. Story, more game photos. (Scott Schild photo)
Bills hold off stubborn Dolphins: The Buffalo Bills needed a late interception to seal the deal, but held on to beat the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night to remain unbeaten on the NFL season. Here are five observations from the Bills’ 31-21 win.
How linebacker’s film study led to the game’s most important play
Box score
Fran Brown says he helped one of his transfers negotiate on pay: Syracuse head coach Fran Brown said that he worked with a transferring player to help him make more money from his new school this offseason, an effort to help the player get paid and force his new school to pay a “tax” for taking a player off the Syracuse roster. “He went and got way more bread.”
Syracuse starters set to return from injury against Clemson
Syracuse football announces first sellout of 2025
MORE SPORTS:
Jared Young homers in Syracuse Mets’ loss to Lehigh Valley
Former Section III champ lands varsity coaching gig
Girls soccer rankings (Week 2): Loaded Class B, C
Senior’s golden goal delivers win for Hamilton boys soccer (photos)
Westhill boys golf snaps Christian Brothers Academy’s 26-match streak
Don’t miss syracuse.com’s high school football Game of the Week tonight
CNY high school news, schedules, scores
In brief
Novelis says it will pay 1,000+ workers after fire shuts down aluminum plant
Court clears path for ShoppingTown Mall rebirth, but what would it look like?
Firefighters rescue elderly woman from house fire in Syracuse
Traffic alert: I-690 will be reduced to one lane in parts of Syracuse Friday
State Fair ‘terminates’ months-old contract with new vendor for Empire Room
Look up! A prominent new name has been added to the Syracuse skyline
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