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Photo of the day
Strathmore Art on the Porches
Artist Ally Walker paints live at the Art on the Porches festival.Amy Bleier Long
Art on display: The Art on the Porches festival in Syracuse, hosted by the Greater Strathmore Neighborhood Association, celebrated local art, architecture, and community connections on Saturday. This year marked its 23rd anniversary. Here, artist Ally Walker paints live at the festival. Story, more photos (Amy Bleier Long photo)
The latest
911 call for a bad boyfriend hinted at risk for a vibrant and troubled woman: ‘She didn’t have to die.’ Three weeks before Nicole Azzoto was shot and killed by her boyfriend Anthony Price, Syracuse police responded to a 911 call about him threatening her with a gun. Despite neighbors witnessing abuse and Azzoto showing them bruises, police filed no charges after she denied the gun threat. Friends describe the 40-year-old hairstylist as vibrant and caring before addiction struggles isolated her from loved ones.
What’s trending
CNY contractor accused of taking money, never doing work: An Oneida County contractor was charged with grand larceny after allegedly taking $4,000 for a demolition job he never completed. John Feketa, 58, of Westmoreland, has a history of similar charges, including a 2012 grand larceny case involving tree removal services. Feketa is being held without bail.
Syracuse University gets new ranking on top party schools list: SU ranks No. 7 on Niche’s 2026 list of top party schools in America, slipping slightly from last year’s No. 5 position. Students praise the university’s “work hard, party hard” culture, citing annual events like Block Party and Orange Central homecoming celebrations. Approximately one in four Syracuse students participates in Greek life, contributing to the school’s consistent recognition in party school rankings by publications including The Princeton Review and Playboy magazine.
Looking ahead
Longtime Syracuse butcher to open new restaurant in Manlius: Steigs Grillhouse, from Liehs & Steigerwald butcher shop owners Jeff Steigerwald and Chuck Madonna, will open by December on E. Seneca St. The restaurant will feature fresh-cut steaks, burgers and sausages from their Grant Boulevard location, plus a full bar and retail butcher counter. This marks their return to the restaurant business after closing a similar concept in downtown Syracuse in 2021.
Sports
Baltimore Ravens v Buffalo Bills
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Matt Prater #15 and Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills embrace after a game against the Baltimore Ravens Highmark Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)Getty Images
Sunday night’s heroes: Matt Prater and Josh Allen of the Bills embrace after an improbable win over the Ravens in Orchard Park. (Getty Images photo)
Bills stage incredible comeback to win season opener: It was a wild win for the Bills on Sunday night. Buffalo overcame a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Ravens 41-40 at Highmark Stadium. Josh Allen led two crucial touchdown drives, and Ed Oliver’s strip of Derrick Henry proved pivotal. The comeback was completed with a game-winning Matt Prater field goal as time expired. Buffalo now sits alone atop the AFC East after the Dolphins, Patriots and Jets all dropped their Week 1 matchups.
Josh Allen has 5-word response for Bills Mafia after comeback win
Reasons to be encouraged/discouraged
Syracuse players kicked coaches out of locker room, then saved season: After a shaky start and trailing UConn at halftime, team leaders called a team-only meeting that sparked a turnaround. “We said, ‘Coaches. Exit,’” said starting right tackle Da’Metrius Weatherspoon. ”And then we all had a heart-to-heart with each other as a team. It was just play for each other and everything is going to work in the end.” Quarterback Steve Angeli overcame a big hit to throw for 417 yards, and freshman linebacker Antoine Deslauriers made crucial defensive plays in overtime to secure the 27-20 win.
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In brief
Travel advisory: State warns of lane closures on I-81, I-690 West this week
Lost something at the NYS Fair? State Police may have it
Review: F Shed sounds a promising note as concerts return to CNY Regional Market
New Baldwinsville bookshop heats up shelves with romance and fantasy
Crash near college campus kills 2 lacrosse players, one from Upstate NY
Police locate missing 12-year-old Syracuse girl
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