A scary sight on the highway: A tandem tractor-trailer split in half and crashed on Interstate 481 North in DeWitt early Wednesday morning. One trailer fell to the ground and the other was hanging over the edge. The driver was unharmed. Read more and see a drone video of the crash’s aftermath. (Drone image from DeWitt Police Sgt. Corey Buyck)
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How CNY fed its neighbors when the government stopped: After more than 50,000 people in Onondaga County lost their food stamp benefits, local residents stepped up and offered a safety net. Sam Mangano provided free pizza to affected families, serving over 100 pies. Others in the community organized food drives and gift card distributions. They initiated creative solutions, like an Amazon wishlists, which led to an influx of donations benefiting a food pantry.
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Remember when Thanksgiving in CNY meant a Plainville turkey on your table?: Plainville Farms, established in 1835 by the Bitz family, was a major player in turkey production, raising around 800,000 turkeys annually before being sold in 2007. Many residents recall fond memories associated with Plainville turkeys, highlighting its significance in holiday celebrations within the community. The former farm location is now home to other businesses, but the tradition lives on through Nichols Market in Liverpool, which emphasizes the importance of preserving the Plainville heritage.
NY AG clears Syracuse police officer in fatal shooting of man with gun: The New York Attorney General’s Office determined that Officer Christopher Mazzotti will not face charges for the fatal shooting of Donnell Hogan, 42, who fired at officers during an encounter in May. The shooting occurred on May 13 inside the Moses Dewitt House apartment building after police received reports of gunfire. Mazzotti shot Hogan once in the head after he raised a gun from his wheelchair. The AG’s report stated that Mazzotti’s actions were justified under New York’s justification law, which allows officers to use deadly force when they believe it necessary to defend against deadly threats.
After 2 years of waiting for a kidney, man’s transplant makes history at Upstate: Mark DeVito’s transplant at SUNY Upstate Medical University marked the 500th living donor kidney transplant at the facility. His wife, Anita, initiated the family’s kidney journey by donating her kidney to a stranger through the National Kidney Registry’s Paired Kidney Exchange, enabling a compatible kidney for Mark. The couple expressed immense gratitude toward the living donor and the care received at Upstate.
Man fatally shot at housing complex on Syracuse’s Near Westside, police say: A 40-year-old man was fatally shot Wednesday night outside the James Geddes Housing complex. The shooting occurred around 9:36 p.m., with police responding to a ShotSpotter alert. The victim was found with gunshot wounds and was unresponsive. He was taken to Upstate University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Players Era Festival 2025: Syracuse vs Iowa State
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Syracuse forward William Kyle III stretches for the ball as it sails toward Iowa State’s Killyan Toure (27) during Wednesday’s game at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. (N. Scott Trimble | strimble@syracuse.com). (N. Scott Trimble photo)
Orange’s trip to Vegas ends in disappointment: Syracuse finished the Players Era Festival with a 95-64 loss to No. 15 Iowa State. The team finished 0-3 in Sin City, losing close games to Houston and Kansas before falling to Iowa State. The Orange trailed by only one point at halftime on Wednesday before Iowa State launched a dominating second-half run, making their first eight shots.
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Top recruits from Miami see reason to stick with Fran Brown: Kamron Wilson proudly wears Syracuse gear, highlighting his dedication to the program since his commitment in March. Despite a recent visit to Florida State, Wilson insists he is “100 percent locked in” with Syracuse and plans to sign on Dec. 3. He appreciates the coaching staff’s encouragement to enjoy visits to other schools. Wilson is part of a strong Miami recruiting group for Syracuse, alongside five-star Calvin Russell and four-star Tedarius Hughes, and all emphasize their commitment to the program, despite continued interest from other schools.
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In brief
Singer from Upstate NY to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade
CNY residents receive $83.8M in inflation refund checks
Onondaga County’s longest-serving Democratic legislator won’t seek re-election
Oswego deputies’ traffic stops helped set up Cato immigration raid, court docs show
Troopers release photo of CNY man charged with raping girl, looking for more victims
Syracuse police detective charged with DWI after traffic stop in Clay
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