George Owens

Very interesting edition of "Enable: The Disability Podcast" this week

Former Syracuse football player turned pro wrestler wins title in WWE’s NXT brand "Osiris Griffin" is a former Orange football player.

A former Syracuse football player is a champion in the WWE's NXT brand

#wwe #WWENXT

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After losing sister in Buffalo Tops shooting, Syracuse woman finds purpose repairing Power Wheels cars In her effort to give children a sense of belonging, Amanda Drury has taken inspiration from her late sister Roberta "Robbie" Drury's generous spirit.

After losing sister in Buffalo Tops shooting, Syracuse woman finds purpose repairing Power Wheels cars

Sydney Sweeney coming to Central NY for Boxing Hall of Fame parade The Emmy-nominated actress stars in an upcoming boxing film.

Sydney Sweeney will be in Central NY this summer, at the Boxing Hall of Fame. Yes, she has a connection to boxing and a recent hall of famer

This is just crazy.

Syracuse University not planning mass layoffs amid federal spending cuts, Syverud says Chancellor Kent Syverud says SU won't follow the herd of schools making deep budget cuts, hiring freezes.

Syracuse University not planning mass layoffs, hiring freeze amid federal spending cuts

Trump signs executive order to dismantle Department of Education; NY officials vow to fight New York's two U.S. senators immediately criticized Trump's order.

Trump signs executive order to dismantle Department of Education; NY officials vow to fight

Food Truck Battle 2025: Syracuse’s culinary annual showdown aims to be biggest yet What started as a daylong event has turned into a weekend festival.

Central New York’s largest food truck festival is returning in May for its fifth year, and aims to be the biggest yet.

This year’s festival will feature 55+ food trucks from across the region, competing for Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice awards.

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Fish Fry-Days: Here’s our guide to community fish fries in Central NY Today, Ash Wednesday, is the start of Lent. Friday traditionally is the beginning of fish fry season.

Fish Fry-Days: Here’s our guide to community fish fries in Central NY

Jamesville's Thomas Harley with an assist on Canada's first goal at the Four Nations Face Off final #4nations

Best Central NY ski season in years may last well into April Winter came roaring back in 2025 and so did the skiers.

Best Central NY ski season in years may last well into April

Oswego County wire plant roof collapses, church roof partially collapses under snow The employees inside could hear the roof cracking and were told to leave the building before the collapse.

Oswego County wire plant roof collapses, church roof partially collapses under snow

“I wasn’t born yet …. and neither were my parents.”

Ouch.

#snl50

Former Central NY HS football star living his NFL dream chooses old stomping grounds to lay roots The player's new deal with the New York Giants facilitates the opportunity to buy a house near his old neighborhood.

This is a sweet story. We love when people choose to come back home! 🥰

See the massive, 24-foot snowman stopping traffic in Upstate NY Drivers can't help but pull over to snap a photo with the very un-abominable snowman in Potsdam, New York.

See the massive, 24-foot snowman stopping traffic in Upstate NY

Bills make surprise mid-week roster addition to help prepare for Ravens’ Lamar Jackson The Bills need a specific look in practice to prepare for Jackson's unique skillset.

#Bills adding practice squad quarterback to help defense prepare for Lamar Jackson. Here's more.

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Car insurance rates going up everywhere: NY one of worst in US New Yorkers will pay more for car insurance in 2025.

New York is already one of the most expensive states in the nation for car insurance and rates are going even higher in 2025.

Syracuse to fine residents for putting out trash wrong (Good Morning CNY for Jan. 6) Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings.

Syracuse to fine residents for putting out trash wrong (Good Morning CNY for Jan. 6)

This DeWitt mailman loves snow so much, he’s turned his yard into sledding trails for the kids The kids named the trails: Tunnel of Doom. Swirla. And Lila's Run.

A wholesome story to start your week 🥰 🛷

Syracuse’s men’s basketball defense has nearly hit rock bottom The Orange allowed FSU to score 54 second-half points and shoot 57% in the second half on Saturday in Tallahassee.

Syracuse has plenty of issues this CBB season.

It’s biggest problem is it’s inability to guard teams.

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Coming to town for Bills-Broncos? WNYer looking for a Saturday night party?

Come out to Wingnutz on Saturday night for “SHOUT” live. We’re there @ 6pm mingling & eating wings! Show at 7 and then we’re hanging out to watch Ravens-Steelers!

Syracuse lost 23 people in homicides in 2024: Meet the victims Syracuse recorded 23 homicides in 2024, a bit more than average for the city. The victims ranged in age from 5 to 62.

Syracuse lost 23 people in homicides in 2024: Meet the victims

What they’re saying about the Buffalo Bills after win over Patriots (Power Rankings) The Bills defeated the Patriots 24-21 in Week 16.

What they’re saying about the #Bills after win over #Patriots (Power Rankings)

#BillsMafia

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Central NY athlete’s powerful message after beating lymphoma: ‘If I can get over that, I can get over anything’ Freshman Patrick Younglove is one of the top players on his high school basketball team.

In seventh grade, Morrisville-Eaton’s Patrick Younglove began a battle with cancer.
Fast forward two years and he’s the varsity basketball team’s second-leading scorer as a freshman.

Where is Santa Claus? Use NORAD Santa Tracker to follow his sleigh on Christmas Eve See where in the world Santa is delivering presents

Where is Santa Claus? Use NORAD Santa Tracker to follow his sleigh on Christmas Eve

What happens if the Bills get to the playoffs and Matt Milano isn't playing at the level they need him to be?

What if Dorian Williams is a better option?

I asked Sean McDermott about that tough potential decision. Here's his entire answer.

Bills Week 16 PFF Grades: Von Miller’s pass-rush stands out vs. Patriots The left side of the Bills OL fared well against the Patriots.

#Bills Week 16 PFF grades:

-Left side of Buffalo’s OL dominates
-Von Miller brings the pressure

More:

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#BillsMafia

Source: Syracuse expected to land LSU quarterback Rickie Collins Jr. out of transfer portal LSU quarterback Rickie Collins Jr. has three years of eligibility remaining.

Source: Syracuse football expected to land LSU quarterback Rickie Collins Jr. out of transfer portal

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‘Major discovery’: Mastodon fossils discovered in backyard of New York home The bones discovered by a Hudson Valley homeowner were first mastodon fossils found in New York in over 11 years.

Oh, hey! What better first-post content than a story about mastodon bones found in a New York backyard?

Syracuse football's Holiday Bowl opponent has lost 22 players to the portal (including several starters) and now its head coach. @theathletic.bsky.social @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social and @ralphdrussoap.bsky.social report Washington State's John Dickert will take the open job at Wake Forest.