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Local artist dies: Juan Cruz poses in 1996 in front of a mural on the wall of La Familia Supermarket in Syracuse. Cruz led a group of area youths in painting the mural. Cruz — whose artwork received attention from critics, collectors, and museums — passed away in Syracuse on Jan. 10 at the age of 82. Many of his works will be on display at a memorial ceremony at La Casita Cultural Center this weekend. (File photo, Frank Ordoñez)
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Syracuse’s dome reseating leaves fans anxious about tradition: ‘It’s going to be a tough process’: Syracuse University will perform the first reseating in school history, uprooting every season-ticket holder and requiring them to find a new seat as the Dome’s hard silver benches will be replaced with modern individual seats that are wider and have chairbacks. “It’s going to be a tough process,” said Syracuse Deputy Athletics Director for Business Development Torrey Ball.
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State of the City: Mayor touts recycling carts, housing, pedestrian trail, more: With a speech that frequently looked back at goals he publicly set five years ago, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh used his 2024 State of the City address to identify progress made while also pointing to the work his administration must do in its final two years. Tucked throughout the address were announcements about new initiatives or projects. Here are the highlights.
- Walsh to Fowler football team whose year ended after racially-charged brawl: “We’ve got your back”
- Read the full text of the State of the City address
Who got a pension in NY in 2023? Search records for 200,000+ recipients: More than 288,000 people are collecting a New York state pension worth at least $20,000 a year, according records from the state Comptroller’s Office. Of those, 3.4%, or more than 9,800 individuals, are getting $100,000 a year or more and 61 are getting $200,000 or more. Search pension records statewide, and see a list of the top 25 pension recipients in Onondaga County.
Former Solvay employee sues village: A former Solvay code enforcement officer charged in a lawsuit that the village fired him in retaliation for reporting to the state code violations in village hall.
Has your Kia or Hyundai been stolen? We want to hear about it: More than 900 people had their Kias and Hyundais stolen in Onondaga County last year. Was your car among those stolen? Or were you in a crash with a stolen Kia or Hyundai? Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard would like to hear about it and how it affected your life. Here’s how to tell us your story.
Looking Ahead
Syracuse native to sing at Super Bowl: Syracuse native Post Malone has been tapped to perform at the 2024 Super Bowl. Malone will perform “America the Beautiful” during the pre-game ceremonies for Super Bowl LVIII.
Sports
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Syracuse women’s basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack celebrates after her Orange defeated No. 18 Florida State on Thursday night at the JMA Wireless Dome. (Dennis Nett photo)
Orange women topple No. 15 Florida State: The Syracuse women’s basketball team continued to defend home court in a statement comeback win over No. 15 Florida State Thursday night in the JMA Wireless Dome. Fifth-year guard Dyaisha Fair led the Orange with a season-high 31 points and a program-best nine three-pointers in a 79-73 victory.
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