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Special prosecutor William Fitzpatrick delivers his opening statement in the trial of three prison guards facing second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter charges in the fatal beating of inmate Robert Brooks. (Scott Schild photo)
The latest
Walsh administration pushes to start biggest Syracuse housing development in decades: City officials are trying to make sure that construction starts early next year on what could be Syracuse’s biggest housing complex in more than 50 years. But financing for the $134 million first phase of the project is not yet locked down. Most of the money will come from the state, but to secure it city officials will need approval from the Common Council.
What’s trending
Prosecutor says prison guards brutally beat inmate to death, acted like a ‘gang’: Several prison guards at the Marcy Correctional Facility effectively turned into a gang on the night of Dec. 9, 2024, according to Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick. They brutally attacked an inmate, Robert L. Brooks, Fitzpatrick said, showing a depraved indifference toward him that ultimately led to his death. Not so fast, say the attorneys defending three of those guards, who are now on trial for Brooks’ murder. They say that while Brooks’ death was tragic, each of those guards was not present for the entire attack, didn’t have an equal role in it and didn’t necessarily understand the totality of what was taking place. Jurors heard opening statements in the trial on Tuesday.
Anti-violence worker sentenced to prison for selling drugs near community center: A Syracuse anti-violence worker was sentenced to prison Tuesday for selling drugs near the community center where he mentored kids. Cassieum Pitts, 28, previously pleaded guilty to 22 counts, including second-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and official misconduct.
17 people charged in major Central NY drug bust
Syracuse musician signs record deal: It’s time for the world to hear Sydney Irving. The 22-year-old singer-songwriter has appeared on pretty much every stage in Central New York, relentlessly sharing her mix of Americana, pop, rock and modern folk music since she was 14. Now she’s releasing a new album through a record deal signed with Deko Entertainment, a label distributed by Warner Music Group/ADA.
Looking ahead
Quirky festival in charming Upstate NY city named among best Halloween events in U.S.: History, but make it spooky. That’s the recipe that has earned a quirky Upstate New York festival, “The Days of Incandescence,” a spot on a list of America’s top Halloween celebrations.
Popular game show is bringing its live experience to Upstate NY this spring
Sports
F-M sweeps Nottingham: The Fayetteville-Manlius girls volleyball team swept Nottingham 3-0 on Tuesday, improving to 9-1 on the season. Story, more photos. (Dennis Nett photo)
Naithan George takes over as SU’s point guard, says ‘It’s my job to create’: Before transferring to Syracuse last spring, Naithan George put up some pretty impressive numbers at Georgia Tech, averaging 12.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and an eye-catching 6.5 assists as a sophomore. But George insists he doesn’t judge himself on the number of assists he racks up. “Just judging off of just how many assists you get isn’t a reflection of a point guard,” he said. As he sees it, his job as a point guard is to make sure the Orange’s offense hums like a finely-tuned race car.
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Donnie Freeman sets record straight on injury, rehab, staying in Syracuse
Carmelo Anthony has Syracuse basketball reaching Final Four
ESPN announces start times and TV info for Syracuse basketball games
ACC commish: League made moves to get more teams into NCAA tourney
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Who are Section III’s field hockey midseason MVPs?
State high school soccer rankings: Girls | Boys
Lacy’s List: You pick the top Section III football players of Week 5 (poll)
CNY high school news, schedules, scores
In brief
Woman sentenced to prison for conspiracy to buy guns in Georgia to sell in Syracuse
Check out 3 places with the most home sales in Onondaga County
5 dead in Upstate NY house fire, including 3 children
Solvay mayor faces challenge in November from former trustee, longtime critic
Traffic alert: Overnight closure of I-81 south in Syracuse starting this week
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