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N. Scott Trimble | strimble@syracuse.com
Making Christmas merry for many: Volunteer Brian Russell of Camillus helps shoppers pick gifts at the annual Christmas Bureau distribution day on Wednesday at the Oncenter. The bureau, a joint campaign by the Salvation Army and the United Way of Central New York, gave toys, books, games, food and gift cards to more than 2,000 low-income families from Onondaga County who registered for the event. Story, more photos. (N. Scott Trimble photo)
The Latest
Melanie Littlejohn takes helm of $400 million foundation at critical time for Syracuse: Melanie Littlejohn, who for years has traveled the state as the human face of utility company National Grid, is leaving that job to take on a new leadership role. She’ll be the next president and CEO of the Central New York Community Foundation, the Syracuse area’s biggest charitable foundation.
What’s Trending
Father of teen killed by Onondaga County sheriff’s deputy sues, claims excessive force: The father of a teenager shot and killed this fall by an Onondaga County sheriff’s deputy sued the county, the sheriff’s office and the deputy Wednesday for alleged violations of federal civil rights and state laws. In the federal court lawsuit, Domkog Mo accused sheriff’s Deputy John Rosello of excessive force, assault and battery that resulted in the wrongful death of Mo’s 15-year-old son, Lueth.
Mom-and-pop grocery stores where you can skip the supermarket struggle: Most of us shop at the big stores, simply out of convenience. Shopping for holiday meals, though, is stressful enough as it is. Fighting for a spot in a mall-size parking lot and shuffling shoulder-to-shoulder through 20-plus aisles to gather a few ingredients before waiting in a line 10 deep to check out can zap you of any holiday spirit you walked in with. Central New Yorkers are blessed with other options, however. Here are nine local mom-and-pop stores you should consider while putting together your menus for Christmas or New Year’s Eve.
Syracuse playlist: Listen to great music from local artists: In 2023, we launched the “Syracuse Playlist,” a new feature highlighting Syracuse-area musicians. Each month, we share the latest in rap, rock, folk, R&B, country, pop, alternative, EDM, jazz, blues and more in Central New York so you can discover bands, singers and rappers that you like and follow them. Here’s a look back at the 100-plus songs we featured this year.
Onondaga County finally gets its second legal marijuana shop: Lighting up for the holidays is taking on a whole new meaning this week for T.J. Lewis. Lewis on Friday expects to open his shop, TJ’s Cannabis Co. He’ll become just the second legal, state-licensed recreational marijuana retailer in Onondaga County. The shop opens as the logjam in the state’s legal marijuana sales looks like its beginning to open up.
Looking ahead
“Today” show to visit Upstate NY in search of the “Merriest Main Street”: Bundle up and bring your posters, Cooperstown, you’re getting a visit from the “Today” show this week. The show’s “Merriest Main Street” series travels around the United States looking for towns filled with the Christmas spirit, and the last stop will be the Otsego County town that’s home to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Here are the details.
Sports
Where does Syracuse football’s recruiting class rank after National Signing Day? New Syracuse football coach Fran Brown looks like he’s going to be a tough man to satisfy. After bringing in a recruiting class that ranks as the best that SU has brought in during the modern-era of recruiting rankings, Brown praised the effort of his staff. Then he noted that recruiting is “not exactly where we want to be.” Brown might not be satisfied, but most long-time observers of Syracuse football are probably thrilled.
- Brown cooks up SU’s highest-ranked class in modern recruiting era
- Brown details the relationships that helped bring Kyle McCord to SU
- Early Signing Day recap
- Syracuse vs. South Florida predictions: See our picks for tonight’s Boca Raton Bowl
Buffalo Bills fans: Come watch the “Shout!” podcast live tonight at Turning Stone’s newest club!
MORE SPORTS:
- Why CBA’s Syair Torrence chose Boston College (video)
- Corcoran OL with strong family, community bonds commits to D-I school
- CNY girls basketball star surprises mom with tribute: “It was shocking”
- First girls basketball state poll: Section III lands 20 teams in rankings
- CNY high school sports results, schedules, photos, news
In Brief
How will I-81 project change exits, entrances near Destiny USA, Inner Harbor? See maps
IRS waiving $1B in penalties for nearly 5 million taxpayers: Are you eligible?
Syracuse teen sentenced again for murder after conviction overturned
Pregnant woman shot outside Syracuse shelter has died, police say
Firefighters rescue person from apartment fire in Syracuse
Al Stirpe drops bid for state Senate, will run again for Assembly
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