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Brenlee Ortiz breaks down in court recounting the final moments leading up to the fatal shooting of her daughter, 11-year-old Brexialee Torres-Ortiz. (N. Scott Trimble photo)
The Latest
New I-81 stretch could make Syracuse’s Inner Harbor more inviting for drivers, visitors: Most of the attention on the state’s plan to remake Interstate 81 in Syracuse has been on downtown, but the $2.25 billion project could also bring some life to the long-neglected Inner Harbor. From Downtown to Destiny USA, the state is preparing to fix exits, entrances and bridges over the highway -- and hopefully give an extra boost to a part of the city that for years officials have been struggling to make more inviting for drivers and developers. There are hundreds of acres of vacant land on unappealing, unlit streets near Syracuse’s Inner Harbor.
What’s Trending
Brexi’s mom: Daughter would have forgiven killers, but I can’t: The mother of an 11-year-old girl fatally shot in Syracuse while walking home from a nearby store in January addressed her killers in court Tuesday as the two were sentenced to prison. “January 16 was the worst day of my life,” Brexialee Torres-Ortiz’s mom, Brenlee Ortiz, said through tears at the sentencing. “They decided it was okay for her to die.” Deckyse Bridges, 16, and Rasean Patterson, 19, were sentenced for their role in Brexialee’s death.
- VIDEO: See emotional sentencing for 2 killers of 11-year-old Brexi
- Mother of slain 11-year-old: “I feel guilty every day”
- DA: Teen who killed Brexi is poster child for failed juvenile justice system
2 found dead in DeWitt home are identified: A husband and wife have been identified as the two people found dead of apparent gunshots in a DeWitt home on Monday. The couple was found in a bathroom with apparent gunshot wounds to their upper bodies, police said, and .9 mm ghost gun was found near the man’s body along with spent shell casings.
As parents push for school district to build pool, another idea surfaces: A group of Fayetteville-Manlius parents is pushing for the school district to build a pool. The idea isn’t a new one, but it has gained traction recently because F-M has lost its most recent swimming spot — the school was using the pool at Cazenovia College, which closed earlier this year. But now, another idea is being floated by some in the community.
Looking ahead
State commission to consider reparations for slavery: New York state will create a commission tasked with considering reparations to address the persistent, harmful effects of slavery in the state, under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday.
Sports
4-star defensive end picks Syracuse over Florida State, Colorado: Four-star class of 2024 edge rusher KingJoseph Edwards committed to Syracuse football during a live commitment announcement Tuesday night. “Syracuse, I’m ready for this journey,” he said as he donned an orange baseball camp with Syracuse’s block S logo on it.
- Syracuse football transfer portal tracker: Who’s coming? Who’s going?
- Oronde Gadsden II talks plan for 2024, rehab progress
- Despite a visit to Alabama, Fadil Diggs commits to Syracuse
- Paul Finebaum baffled by QB Kyle McCord’s transfer to Syracuse
- Former Syracuse OC Jason Beck will take job at New Mexico (report)
- All day today, check Syracuse.com for Early Signing Day updates
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MORE SPORTS:
- Syracuse University to retire lacrosse legend Paul Gait’s jersey
- Quadir Copeland excites fans, teammates in SU basketball’s win over Oregon: “I couldn’t believe he made that play”
- When jumper wasn’t falling, SU’s Dyaisha Fair found another way to take over 4th quarter
- SU men’s soccer player and Liverpool native taken in MLS SuperDraft
- CNY high school sports results, schedules, photos, news
In Brief
Man dies after car goes off I-690 in Syracuse, lands upside down in water
NY school districts ranked from 1 to 661 based on test scores in math, ELA
Book Buddies needs more volunteers to help nurture students’ reading skills
Candle bars in CNY: 4 local places to make your own scented candles
Woman who led police on chase after theft is arrested, deputies said
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