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High: 85. Low: 62. Hot again. Heat record tied on Sunday; see the 5-day forecast.
Photo of the day
Frightful fashion show: It was a vibrant and terrifying Friday night at The Kingsford at Curtis Manor as monsters, corpses and blood-spattered zombies paraded in the 3rd annual Oswego Zombie Fashion Show. More than 40 people participated in the ghoulish fun, with both kids and adults dressing up for the event. More than 200 were in attendance. Story, more photos. (Shuyang (Sky) Zhuang photo)
The latest
Trump cancels clean energy grant to expand Syracuse factory:A Central New York factory that makes parts for electric heat pumps says it may cut back its expansion plans after President Donald Trump’s administration canceled a $5 million grant to help pay for the project. The $25 million expansion at Bitzer Scroll Inc. in DeWitt would add a new assembly line for the company’s high-efficiency compressors and initially create 20 new jobs. But the Department of Energy said Thursday it is terminating grants for 223 clean energy projects in 16 states, all of which backed Kamala Harris in last year’s presidential election.“The whole thing of Trump bringing jobs back to America is completely running in reverse for us,” said John Allcott, vice president of North American operations for Bitzer Scroll. “It’s just killing us.”
What’s trending
Syracuse man who fatally shot pregnant girlfriend by accident tells family he never meant to hurt her: A man found guilty of fatally shooting his pregnant girlfriend tearfully told her family Friday in court that he never meant to hurt her. Maurice Giles, 31, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for recklessly causing the death of Kimberlin Gatewood, 27, on May 3, 2024. Before he was sentenced Friday morning, Giles cried as he told the court that he thinks of Gatewood daily. “I miss her every day of my life, now and forever,” Giles said. (See video of the sentencing).
Disabled Central NY woman found in hot, filthy shed was near death: A severely disabled woman kept in a filthy, 100-degree shed in Oswego County was likely only a couple days away from death when rescued, state troopers said Friday. The 46-year-old woman had so little liquid in her body that she had stopped sweating, a sign of heat exhaustion, a state police spokesperson said. Her primary caregiver, who neighbors confirmed is her mother, was arrested.
Hung juries in Syracuse immigration case reveal limits of deportation push (Editorial): For all of its might, the federal government’s immigration crackdown faces one formidable obstacle: convincing a jury of ordinary people that it is lawful and just. Twice in the past two months, Doris Aleman-Bonilla, a 30-year-old Honduran woman from Fulton, stood trial in Syracuse federal court on charges she is in the country without legal permission. Twice the cases ended in hung juries. Two hung juries won’t stop Trump’s deportation machine. However, the impressive degree of thoughtfulness and bravery shown by these jurors is a challenge to the rest of us: How do we find the courage to, in our own ways, resist this cruel crusade?
Editorial cartoons: Government shutdown, military brass speech, city patrols
Looking ahead
Deadline nears for 2025 Best & Brightest Awards for high school seniors: Attention all CNY high school seniors! Syracuse.com |The Post-Standard is seeking applicants for the Best & Brightest Awards, presented by Upstate Honda Dealers. You’ve worked hard throughout your high school years, and you deserve to be recognized for your achievements. We want to hear from you.
New horror movie sequel filming in Syracuse area
Lou Ferrigno horror movie, partly shot in Syracuse, heads to theaters
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NYup.com writers share ideas for top autumn adventures
Sports
Syracuse Orange running back Will Nixon (24) is tackled during Syracuse’s loss to SMU Saturday at Gerald Ford Stadium in Dallas. (N. Scott Trimble photo)
Syracuse football continues to struggle with Rickie Collins at QB, loses at SMU: Syracuse tried to set a new offensive tone against Southern Methodist. Instead, the Orange football team’s new approach led to a second straight lopsided loss, this one a 31-18 defeat to Southern Methodist here at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on Saturday.
Why was Josh Gattis screaming at Rickie Collins?
What’s wrong with Collins? ‘He makes his decision a little too quick’
Syracuse receiver exits SMU loss on crutches; coach says ankle ‘messed up’
Axe: Fran Brown should open QB competition with extra week of prep
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CNY high school news, schedules, scores
In brief
Prosecutors drop charges against woman who deputies wrongly released from jail
Beef prices set new record in August (Syracuse.com grocery price tracker)
Nine Mile Creek dam demolished to improve trout habitat, paddling opportunities
Syracuse high school student suspended after teacher thrown to ground, police say
Pete Buttigieg, at SU, says universities must ‘fiercely guard’ independence
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