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Welcome to National Lighthouse Day!
National Lighthouse Day celebrates lighthouses and the commitment and service of those who tend to them. On April 28, 1988, Senator John H. Chafee [R-RI] introduced a resolution that would designate August 7, 1989, as National Lighthouse Day. It was cosponsored in the House of Representatives by William J. Hughes [D-NJ]—who had introduced his own version of the resolution in the House. Senate Joint Resolution 306 was adopted in the Senate and House and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on November 5, 1988, becoming Public Law 100-622. On June 19, 1989, President George H.W. Bush issued Presidential Proclamation 5993. It reads as follows:
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RALEIGH, NC - FEBRUARY 20: Syracuse Orange forward Chris Bell (4) gestures to his teammate after losing ball during the college basketball game between the North Carolina State Wolfpack and the Syracuse Orange on February 20, 2024 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Nicholas Faulkner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Date set for Syracuse men’s basketball vs. Albany (report) (PS; Carlson)
The Syracuse men’s basketball team will face Albany on Dec. 10 at the JMA Wireless Dome, according to the Albany Times-Union’s Michael Kelly.
Kelly cited an anonymous source.
The matchup between the two schools had been reported previously but no official date was known.
It will be the first meeting between the teams since 2011. They have met eight times. Syracuse has won all of them.
Next season will be the fourth for Albany head coach Dwayne Killings. He has never had a team finish with more than 13 wins.
Here is a look at what we know about Syracuse’s 2024-25 non-conference schedule so far.
Nov. 12: Colgate, home
Nov. 16: Youngstown State, home
Nov. 21, 22: Legends Classic, Barclays Center, Brooklyn. Rest of the field: Texas, Texas Tech and St. Joseph’s
Nov. 27: Cornell, home
Dec. 3: at Tennessee (ACC/SEC Challenge)
Dec. 10: Albany, home
Dec. 14: Georgetown, home
Dec. 21: Maryland at Barclays Center
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Syracuse basketball 4-star target returns to NY to play for former 'Cuse women's hooper (itlh; Adler)
Imahri Wooten, a Syracuse basketball four-star recruiting target in the 2026 class, is returning home to New York state for his upcoming junior season in high school.
And in the 2024-25 campaign, the 6-foot-5 wing will suit up for a program where he shined as a freshman, and a program that is led by a former Syracuse women's basketball player.
Wooten, a top-60 national prospect in the 2026 cycle, is headed back to the Redemption Christian Academy in Troy, N.Y., near Albany. That team's head coach is Malani K. Massey, who played for the Orange in the early 1990s and is also Wooten's aunt.
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This past season in 2023-24, as a sophomore, Wooten was a key contributor at the Putnam Science Academy in Putnam, Conn. His dad, Jimmy Wooten, tells me that his son decided to return to the Redemption Christian Academy, because "he just wants to stay home right now. They will have a great team and schedule this year as well."
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Former Syracuse basketball and football athletes gathered for the Coming Back Together Celebrity Classic in 2021. This year's CBT Celebrity Classic will be played on Sept. 12 at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mike Waters | mwaters@syracuse.com Mike Waters | mwaters@syracuse.com
Syracuse basketball, football alums to participate in Coming Back Together game: ‘It keeps us connected’ (PS; Waters)
The good-natured banter began early on the Zoom feed during Tuesday’s press conference to announce the rosters for the 2024 Celebrity Classic basketball game.
Streaming in on the JMA Dome’s massive video-screen, former Syracuse guard Scoop Jardine vowed to leave his trash-talking at home and let his game speak for itself.
“That’s a lie,’' Lazarus Sims interjected from alongside the podium at the JMA Dome.
John Wallace, the former Syracuse star who led the 1996 team to the NCAA championship game, reacted to the news that Tyus Battle and Brandon Triche; two younger SU alums, were participating in this year’s event.
“They’re so young!’' Wallace said. “One of them has to be on my team.’'
The press conference offered a glimpse of the commaraderie and connectivity that is the goal of Syracuse University’s Coming Back Together weekend, which is a triennial celebration of the school’s Black and Latino populations.
The last CBT Celebrity Classic was played in 2021. This year’s game will be held at the JMA Dome on Thursday, Sept. 12 and will serve as the kickoff event in the Coming Back Together weekend.
“It’s more important than just a game,’' Wallace said. “It keeps us connected.’'
Former Syracuse athletes from the sports of men’s and women’s basketball, football and track and field will take part in this year’s Celebrity Classic. Some will play, some will coach, some will referee and some will provide commentary. A partial list of expected attendees includes:
Men’s Basketball
Billy Owens, John Wallace, Lawrence Moten, Lazarus Sims, Mookie Jones, Scoop Jardine, Tyus Battle, Brandon Triche, John Bol, Elimu Nelson.
Women’s Basketball
Vera Jones, Isis Young, Naje Murray, Roxi McNabb, Iasia Hemmingway, Patrice Brown, Gabriel Cooper.
Football
EJ Dowdell, Will Hunter, Jason Poles, Dave Byrd, Maurice Jackson
Track
Mark Pryor, Artie Vaughn, Dwayne Murray
Naje Murray remembered watching the last CBT Classic in 2021, which was right after she had transferred to Syracuse from Texas Tech.
“After I transferred, I was looking for a home and it was exciting to see,’' she said. Murray is now an assistant coach for the women’s basketball program at San Diego State. “It was super unique. It made me be more intentional in my relationships in my last year at Syracuse.
“I was hoping to be invited back.’'
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Rapper Rick Ross performs onstage during the Legendz Of The Streetz Tour Reloaded at State Farm Arena on March 05, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Ross will perform a free concert at the New York State Fair on Sept. 1. Paras Griffin | Getty ImagesParas Griffin | Getty Images
NYS Fair completes 2024 free concert lineup with legendary rap artist (PS; Hernanadez)
The New York State Fair has made their final concert announcement for the 2024 lineup.
Rap artist Rick Ross will perform at the NYS Fair’s Suburban Park on Sunday, Sept. 1, at 8 p.m. The concert is free with admission to the Fair.
Rick Ross, sometimes styled as Rick Ro$$, has been nominated for a Grammy Award nine times and has won four BET awards in 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2013. Since his debut album “Port of Miami” in 2006, he has released several successful albums and collaborated with top artists including Nelly, DJ Khaled, T-Pain and “Self Made Vol. 1,” which featured Kayne West, Ne-Yo, Wale, and Meek Mill.
His has released numerous hit singles such as “Hustlin’,” “Aston Martin Music,” “Stay Schemin,” and is featured on Drake’s “Money In The Grave” as well as “Purple Lamborghini” by Skrillex.
The 2024 New York State Fair will run from Aug. 21 through Sept. 2, with 40 national acts.
National acts are expected to perform daily on the fair’s main stages; shows at Chevy Court will take place at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., while the larger Suburban Park will feature shows at 8 p.m. (There will be no afternoon shows at Suburban Park this year.)
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Aug. 21 at 1 p.m.: Chubby Checker at Chevy Court
Aug. 21 at 6 p.m.: ‘90s Rewind with Digital Underground, Tone Loc and Color Me Badd at Chevy Court
Aug. 21 at 8 p.m.: Joey Fatone and AJ McLean at Suburban Park
Aug. 22 at 1 p.m.: RVSHVD at Chevy Court
Aug. 22 at 6 p.m.: Ace Frehley at Chevy Court
Aug. 22 at 8 p.m.: Warren Zeiders at Suburban Park
Aug. 23 at 1 p.m.: Sophie B. Hawkins at Chevy Court
Aug. 23 at 6 p.m.: Sister Sledge at Chevy Court
Aug. 23 at 8 p.m.: TLC at Suburban Park
Aug. 24 at 1 p.m.: Kidz Bop at Chevy Court
Aug. 24 at 6 p.m.: Ying Yang Twins at Chevy Court
Aug. 24 at 8 p.m.: Chevelle at Suburban Park
Aug. 25 at 1 p.m.: The Elders at Chevy Court
Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.: Dax at Chevy Court
Aug. 25 at 8 p.m.: Dropkick Murphys at Suburban Park
Aug. 26 at 1 p.m.: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone at Chevy Court
Aug. 26 at 6 p.m.: CAIN at Chevy Court
Aug. 26 at 8 p.m.: Megan Moroney at Suburban Park
Aug. 27 at 1 p.m.: Little Anthony & The Imperials at Chevy Court
Aug. 27 at 6 p.m.: Blue Öyster Cult at Chevy Court
Aug. 27 at 8 p.m.: Stephen Sanchez at Suburban Park
Aug. 28 at 1 p.m.: Crystal Gayle at Chevy Court
Aug. 28 at 6 p.m.: Danielle Ponder at Chevy Court
Aug. 28 at 8 p.m.: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts at Suburban Park
Aug. 29 at 1 p.m.: Tom Nitti at Chevy Court
Aug. 29 at 6 p.m.: Chapel Hart at Chevy Court
Aug. 29 at 8 o.m.: Flo Rida at Suburban Park
Aug. 30 at 1 p.m.: The Cleverlys at Chevy Court
Aug. 30 at 6 p.m.: Josh Ross at Chevy Court
Aug. 30 at 9 p.m.: DJ Swiftie at Chevy Court
Aug. 30 at 8 p.m.: Big Boi at Suburban Park
Aug. 31 from 12-10 p.m.: JAMS Funk Fest 2024 f/ Raydio at 6:30 p.m. & TMF at 8 p.m. at Chevy Court
Aug. 31 at 8 p.m.: Brian Kelley at Suburban Park
Sept. 1 at 1 p.m.: “Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour” at Chevy Court
Sept. 1 at 6 p.m.: Snow Tha Product at Chevy Court
Sept. 1 at 8 p.m.: Rick Ross
Sept. 2 at 12 p.m. & 4 p.m.: Journey From the Heart at Chevy Court
Sept. 2 at 6 p.m.: Jackyl at Suburban Park
Upstate NY first frost dates predicted: See when ice will hit your town (PS; Hernandez)
This may be the hottest summer on record for some Upstate NY cities, but The Old Farmer’s Almanac has some refreshing news for you.
The publication has put together a calculator of average first frost dates for 2024. These are calculated using 1991-2020 Climate Normals from NOAA.
It may seem early to be talking about frost, but we’re little more than a month away from our first fall foliage report with apple cider doughnut and pumpkin picking season not far behind.
The first snowfall on the summit of Whiteface Mountain in the Adirondacks could also happen in early fall. According to the frost calculator, Lake Placid is one of the earliest spots that could see some icy conditions.
Rochester is predicted to have one of the latest dates for frigid conditions.
Here are some of the first frost predictions for Upstate New York. If you don’t see your city, put your zip code into the Old Farmer’s Almanac calculator to see the best guess.
- Lake Placid - Sept. 16
- Saranac Lake - Sept. 17
- Kingston - Sept. 23
- Lake George - Sept. 24
- Ithaca - Sept. 28
- Corning - Sept. 29
- Plattsburgh - Oct. 1
- Alexandria Bay - Oct. 2
- Cooperstown - Oct. 2
- Saratoga Springs - Oct. 3
- Potsdam - Oct. 3
- Binghamton - Oct. 5
- Buffalo - Oct. 6
- Utica - Oct. 6
- Jamestown - Oct. 7
- Albany - Oct. 9
- Syracuse - Oct. 11
- Hudson - Oct. 11
- Catskill - Oct. 11
- Rochester - Oct. 18
