How firefighters rescued man from car that crashed into ravine (Good Morning CNY for Oct. 21)

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Syracuse fire displaces eight people: A fire at Croly Street Apartments in Syracuse Saturday afternoon displaced eight people, firefighters said. (Dennis Nett photo)
Syracuse’s $1 million gun violence fix struggles to gain trust of would-be shooters: Safer Streets, Syracuse’s new $1 million effort to fix its gun violence problem, has struggled during its first year to attract participants and has lost one of its key service providers. The pilot program was billed as an innovative way to get 55 of the city’s potentially most dangerous young men to put down their guns and get jobs. But the start has been an uphill battle.
How CNY firefighters rescued a man from a car that crashed into a ravine: A man called 911 early Sunday morning to say it appeared a vehicle damaged the mailbox at his home and several others in Split Rock. But he didn’t know where the vehicle went. When Sheriff’s deputies came out, they discovered the car had slid about 50 feet down a ravine — and there was someone still in the car.
CNY’s largest primary care provider “hopeful” for first time in Excellus talks: Central New York’s largest primary care provider is now “hopeful” of reaching agreement with dominant insurer Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, potentially saving coverage for 30,000 patients, its CEO said. FamilyCare Medical Group CEO Dr. Mitchell Brodey said the two sides made progress in resolving their issues during a meeting last week; that was the first time he felt the two sides had made inroads since the beginning of the year.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts Upstate NY singer, pioneering Syracuse alumna: It was a big weekend for Upstate New York at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions. A legendary singer from Upstate New York and a Syracuse University alumna were both part of the Class of 2024.
Editorial endorsement: Proposition 1: If approved by voters, New York’s Proposition 1 will add new categories of protected individuals to the section of the state constitution that bars discrimination and guarantees equal protection of the law. It would also, supporters argue, add an additional layer of protection for abortion rights in the state. We urge New Yorkers to vote “yes” on Proposition 1. Here’s why.
“Lockerbie” trailer: New show follows bombing that killed 35 SU students: Peacock has released a trailer for a new TV show about the 1988 Lockerbie bombing that left 35 Syracuse University students dead. “Lockerbie: A Search for Truth” stars Oscar-winner Colin Firth. Watch the trailer.
Hundreds compete in Marcellus Invitational: The first Marcellus Cross Country Invitational was held Saturday at Marcellus Park, with more than 800 runners from more than two dozen schools taking part. 27 schools with over 800 runners ran on a picture perfect fall day. Tully junior Anna Congelli was the top girls finisher; Skaneateles sophomore Tritan Boucher-Wattson led the boys. Story, more photos. (Dennis Nett photo)
Overheard at SU basketball media day: “Kid is an NBA player. It’s just that simple”: Syracuse University men’s basketball players certainly noticed that ACC media picked them to finish 11th in the conference; a bonafide NBA player is on the SU roster; and a clear goal has emerged for the 2024-25 season. Those are just a few of the interesting tidbits that Brent Axe during SU’s annual basketball media day. Here’s some of the best things the Orange men think about the upcoming 2024-25 season.
Welcome to Buffalo, Amari Cooper: Bills roll past Titans: The Buffalo Bills had fans worried after a slow start against the lowly Tennessee Titans, but turned things around in the second half to blow out the Titans, 34-10. Wide receiver Amari Cooper, acquired just days before in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, made an immediate impact in his first game as a Bill.
MORE SPORTS:
Man accused of Syracuse fatal stabbing now faces murder charge
Syracuse man faces up to 50 years in prison for sexual abusing a child
New home design store moves into well-known Eastwood spot
Fire at Syracuse apartment building spreads to multiple floors and roof
Construction alert: State DOT to tear down Spencer Street bridge over I-81
Recapping last week’s top stories: Mom in horrific fatal crash in Clay remembers car flipping through air
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