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City starts partial demolition of historic Syracuse house over owner’s objections: A contractor hired by the city of Syracuse began to partially demolish the historic Gillett House on Thursday morning, a move that’s bringing considerable anxiety for the developer planning to renovate it. (N. Scott Trimble photo)
The Latest
Destiny USA to sell Embassy Suites hotel that sits at mall’s doorstep: Destiny USA is making plans to sell the 209-room Embassy Suites hotel built near the huge shopping mall in 2017. On Thursday, the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency gave Destiny permission to sell the hotel to EH26 LLC, a limited liability company formed last month. The agreement will help Destiny save millions in taxes.
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Christmas shoe drive sets record: “People with souls have some to spare”: As she helped load boxes and bags of sneakers, sandals, boots and other footwear onto a Rescue Mission truck this morning, volunteer Mary Beth Gusano reflected on the spirit of giving in Central New York. “People with souls have some to spare,” Gusano said. That spirit helped Ralph Rotella’s annual Christmas shoe drive bring in a new record number of pairs this year (photos, video).
Syracuse councilors, mayor reach deal on creating agency to tackle housing crisis: Mayor Ben Walsh’s plan to establish a public authority that will focus on the city’s housing market problems appears to be moving forward. Syracuse common councilors and Walsh administration officials have agreed to some changes to the mayor’s original request to establish the Syracuse Housing Trust Fund Corp.
Mistrial declared in Syracuse murder trial: Allegations of jury tampering triggered a mistrial Wednesday in a murder trial in its opening days after a supporter of one defendant acted inappropriately, according to the judge.
How NY state, Upstate Medical haul thousands of sick and poor into court for little gain: Harry Martin’s pancreatic cancer had spread quickly to his lungs and liver. Despite a heavy dose of chemotherapy, the Mattydale auto mechanic didn’t have much time left. But the 54-year-old’s final months came with a traumatic twist: Upstate Medical University took him to court this spring for $10,700 in unpaid cancer bills. A syracuse.com | The Post-Standard investigation shows that New York state’s public hospitals run an aggressive debt-collection lawsuit operation that adds to the pain of the patients they are charged to treat and yet produces little income in return.
Looking ahead
Salt City Blues Concert to pay tribute to Central NY music great: The annual Great Salt City Blues Concert will pay tribute to a Central New York music great at a new venue this year. The Great Salt City Blues Concert 7, set for later this month, will feature Syracuse-area musicians playing a one-night-only concert honoring Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown, plus “I Can’t Stand the Rain” singer Ann Peebles and Blues Hall of Fame artist Skip James. Here are the details.
Sports
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Report: Ohio State QB to visit Syracuse: Former Ohio State quarterback and five-star high school recruit Kyle McCord will visit Syracuse this weekend, according to the recruiting website Rivals. McCord led the Buckeyes to an 11-1 record last season as the team’s starter, throwing for more than 3,000 yards. A commitment from McCord would provide a resounding answer to who will replace Garrett Shrader under center next season for the Orange. (AP Photo)
Two Syracuse class of 2024 recruits talk official visit: Fran Brown is “family”: Relationships with Fran Brown established long before he became Syracuse football’s head coach lured two Top 500 players to the Salt City for official visits last weekend. Koy Beasley, the country’s No. 124 prospect per the 247Sports Composite, and Marcellus Barnes Jr. (No. 382) visited. “We’ve been locked in a long time,” Barnes told syracuse.com of his relationship with Brown. “He’s welcome at our home any time. He’s family to us.”
- WVU linebacker is fifth transfer to set weekend visit to Syracuse
- SU’s Steven Mahar Jr., Wes Hoeh enter transfer portal
Buffalo Bills fans: Come watch the “Shout!” podcast live at Turning Stone’s newest club!
MORE SPORTS:
- Mike’s Mailbox: Will Adrian Autry recruit a different kind of player than Jim Boeheim’s long, athletic types?
- Syracuse men’s basketball game at North Carolina gets new start time
- Felisha Legette-Jack shares details of health-related absence (report)
- SU men’s lacrosse schedule: Long stretch at JMA Dome; return of rival
- SU women’s lacrosse schedule: Orange to face 11 NCAA tourney teams
- 10 facts to know about SUNY Cortland in DIII football title game
- CNY high school sports results, schedules, photos, news
In Brief
Syracuse police release name of officer who hit and killed 25-year-old on electronic bike
Afternoon shooting on Lodi Street sends man to hospital, police say
Social Security benefits will increase soon: See how much COLA is for 2024
St. Joseph’s Health opens new cancer center with Roswell Park connection
15-year-old boy, shot and killed on South Side, identified by police
Camillus’ Green Gate Inn: A burger-and-beer tavern with pierogies (Dining Out Review)
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