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Photo of the Day
HOLIDAY BRINGS A CELEBRATION, A PROTEST: Two gatherings in Syracuse on Monday showed the contrasting ways Columbus Day is viewed. At left, John and Leigh-Ann Tumino carry the ceremonial wreath around the Christopher Columbus statue in Syracuse’s Clinton Square. A crowd of about 400 attended the ceremony. At right, about 200 protesters gathered at a demonstration in the Columbus Circle and called for the statue to come down. (Dennis Nett photos)
What’s Trending
Rep. Claudia Tenney calls Pope Francis a “communist”: U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney called Pope Francis a communist on Sunday, a day after he met with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the Vatican. Tenney tweeted a response to a photo of the pope shaking hands with Pelosi at the Vatican.
Former Syracuse mayor writing a book: Former Syracuse mayor Stephanie Miner is writing a book about her eight years in office and the challenges she faced trying to solve the city’s problems. Miner said the book is tentatively titled, “Wrestling with an Octopus: Governing an American City.”
What’s on the ballot? Voters in New York will decide on five ballot proposals when they head to the polls Nov. 2 and the topics vary. Here’s a look at the questions you’ll find when casting your ballot and what they mean.
- Election 2021: Who is on the ballots in Central NY?
- Tell us what to ask Syracuse mayoral candidates during live Q&As
Looking Ahead
On with the show ... finally: The Landmark Theatre will reopen this week for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic shut it down 19 months ago, sparking the return of live theater to the historic Syracuse venue. The curtain will go up on tonight for “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory.”
Sports
AP
FORMER SU RUNNER HAS BIG DAY IN BOSTON: Colin Bennie’s first time running the Boston Marathon turned out to be a race to remember. Bennie, a Syracuse University graduate and a member of the Orange’s 2015 cross country team that won the national championship, was the top U.S. finisher in Monday’s race, coming in seventh place overall. Meanwhile, another Syracuse alum became the first American to win the Utica Boilermaker in 30 years. (AP photo)
Babers: “I’m fine with every decision I made”: Dino Babers’ in-game coaching has come under scrutiny by the fan base after some crucial decisions didn’t go in Syracuse’s favor during Saturday’s 40-37 overtime loss to Wake Forest. On Monday, Babers defended his decisions.
- Sean Tucker finally wins ACC Running Back of the Week Award
- Syracuse football at Virginia Tech: Kick time and TV info set
- ACC Power Rankings: SU drops after close loss
- Axe: Is the Syracuse football glass half full or half empty?
Decision day for SU basketball target: One of the best high school basketball players in the country will make his long-awaited college decision today. Central New York native JJ Starling is ready to announce his college choice, and Syracuse is one of five teams on his list.
- Vonn Read: SU women “trying to move forward as a program”
- Axe: Read’s first impression as acting women’s coach was an airball
MORE SPORTS NEWS:
- Seattle Kraken claim Syracuse Crunch star off waivers
- Son of former Syracuse star Jason Hart commits to Long Beach State
- Baldwinsville field hockey coach Tessa Ordway gets 100th career win
- CNY high school results, news, schedules, photos
In Brief
Police: 2 kids, 2 adults hurt when car hits Amish buggy in Madison County
McDonald’s giving away free breakfast to teachers, school staff this week
Stimulus update: Here’s when to expect October Child Tax Credit payment
Merck asks FDA to authorize promising pill to treat Covid-19
People in Motion: 15 new hires, promotions, more at CNY businesses
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