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Syracuse News
Syracuse Sprucing Up Before NCAA Games (wrvo.org; Abbott)
The city of Syracuse will be on display as tens of thousands of basketball fans flood to the Carrier Dome for the NCAA East Regional Basketball games this weekend. The city is working on putting its best foot forward.
Syracuse Department of Public Works Commissioner Pete O’Connor admits the end of March isn’t the best time to show off Syracuse.
“Because we are between seasons. A cold winter, a lot of dirty snow out there, a lot of potholes, and unfortunately when the snow does melt, it uncovers all the dirt that’s been accumulating all winter” he said.
So to deal with that, the city has started its usual spring cleaning a few weeks early.
O’Connor says the DPW crews that are usually handling snow and ice right now, will focus on patching potholes and picking up litter. He says another downtown crew which usually doesn’t start working until later on in the season is already in action.
“They’re, you know, picking up the trash as normal -- emptying all the trash cans, in the downtown area as well as the Crouse-Marshall, University area.”
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NCAA News
NCAA Releases Embarrassing Emails in Documents Related to USC Investigation (PS; Carlson)
A handful of embarrassing and insulting emails from members of the NCAA Committee on Infractions about Southern California were among the hundreds of documents revealed by the NCAA on Tuesday.
The emails, which related to the investigation of Southern California in 2010, contained the type of statements that have contributed to the organization's reputation for allowing personal vendettas, bias and a lack of professionalism to impact its investigations.
The Los Angeles Times and CBS Sports both culled through many of the 500 pages that the NCAA filed in the defamation case of former USC running backs coach Todd McNair. The NCAA had fought to keep the documents sealed.
The release becomes the latest of many black eyes for the NCAA's investigative unit, which badly botched its recent high-profile investigations into Miami and Penn State.
Naturally, it should provide skepticism about whether NCAA investigators handled the Syracuse case appropriately. Syracuse has complained frequently about the eight-year time-frame of its recent case and Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim has accused enforcement staff of turning down a meeting in which he hoped to provide additional information about his compliance efforts. Boeheim's compliance efforts, or lack thereof, likely played into charges of failing to monitor the basketball program or promote an atmosphere of compliance.
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Lost Horizon 2011
Music and Nightlife in Syracuse: Where to Go During the NCAA Tournament (PS; Baker)
With the arrival of the East Regionals, Syracuse will be flooded with out-of-town guests for the NCAA Tournament. And like any good host, we're here to help.
While the Carrier Dome bustles with basketball, life (nightlife in particular) goes on in the rest of the city. Here's a guide to Syracuse's music and club scene for any out-of-town music fans looking for entertainment between games.
Funk 'n Waffles Downtown
317 S. Clinton St., Syracuse
The only real music club in the heart of downtown, the funk and waffles joint is a spinoff of the popular university joint. With live music every night and piping hot waffles, it's your best bet for music downtown.
What to know: The waffles are good, but the funk is better
Who's playing: Hoffman Family Band (Thursday); Lespecial w/Cosmal & Ali Laz (Friday); Subsoil w/Baked Potatoes & Genome (Saturday); Kali Stoddard-Imari w/Alison & Zoe (Sunday)
Learn more
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
246 W. Willow St., Syracuse
Yes, this place is known nationwide for its ribs and pulled pork. But locally, music fans know Dinosaur for its tight stage and revolving door of bands from Syracuse and beyond.
What to know: It's loud and rowdy and people there love to dance
Who's playing: Nikki & The Dappers (Thursday); Brother Num (Friday); Grit N Grace (Saturday)
Learn more
Shifty's
1401 Burnet Ave., Syracuse
This hyper-local joint hosts many of Syracuse's hardest-working troubadours on its small, corner stage. Get to Shifty's for a true taste of local music.
What to know: Some of the best chicken wings in town
Who's playing: Medicine Wheel (Thursday); Mike Estep Band (Friday); Pale Green Stars (Saturday); Tim Herron (Sunday)
Learn more
Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill
9090 Destiny USA Dr., Syracuse (3rd floor)
Country fans, this is your place. The massive chain restaurant at Destiny USA is a frequent stop for touring country musicians and local honky tonk groups.
What to know: There's a mechanical bull and no shortage of flannel
Who's playing: Country Swagg (Friday), Custom Taylor (Saturday)
Learn more
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Syracuse Sprucing Up Before NCAA Games (wrvo.org; Abbott)
The city of Syracuse will be on display as tens of thousands of basketball fans flood to the Carrier Dome for the NCAA East Regional Basketball games this weekend. The city is working on putting its best foot forward.
Syracuse Department of Public Works Commissioner Pete O’Connor admits the end of March isn’t the best time to show off Syracuse.
“Because we are between seasons. A cold winter, a lot of dirty snow out there, a lot of potholes, and unfortunately when the snow does melt, it uncovers all the dirt that’s been accumulating all winter” he said.
So to deal with that, the city has started its usual spring cleaning a few weeks early.
O’Connor says the DPW crews that are usually handling snow and ice right now, will focus on patching potholes and picking up litter. He says another downtown crew which usually doesn’t start working until later on in the season is already in action.
“They’re, you know, picking up the trash as normal -- emptying all the trash cans, in the downtown area as well as the Crouse-Marshall, University area.”
...
NCAA News
NCAA Releases Embarrassing Emails in Documents Related to USC Investigation (PS; Carlson)
A handful of embarrassing and insulting emails from members of the NCAA Committee on Infractions about Southern California were among the hundreds of documents revealed by the NCAA on Tuesday.
The emails, which related to the investigation of Southern California in 2010, contained the type of statements that have contributed to the organization's reputation for allowing personal vendettas, bias and a lack of professionalism to impact its investigations.
The Los Angeles Times and CBS Sports both culled through many of the 500 pages that the NCAA filed in the defamation case of former USC running backs coach Todd McNair. The NCAA had fought to keep the documents sealed.
The release becomes the latest of many black eyes for the NCAA's investigative unit, which badly botched its recent high-profile investigations into Miami and Penn State.
Naturally, it should provide skepticism about whether NCAA investigators handled the Syracuse case appropriately. Syracuse has complained frequently about the eight-year time-frame of its recent case and Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim has accused enforcement staff of turning down a meeting in which he hoped to provide additional information about his compliance efforts. Boeheim's compliance efforts, or lack thereof, likely played into charges of failing to monitor the basketball program or promote an atmosphere of compliance.
...
Lost Horizon 2011
Music and Nightlife in Syracuse: Where to Go During the NCAA Tournament (PS; Baker)
With the arrival of the East Regionals, Syracuse will be flooded with out-of-town guests for the NCAA Tournament. And like any good host, we're here to help.
While the Carrier Dome bustles with basketball, life (nightlife in particular) goes on in the rest of the city. Here's a guide to Syracuse's music and club scene for any out-of-town music fans looking for entertainment between games.
Funk 'n Waffles Downtown
317 S. Clinton St., Syracuse
The only real music club in the heart of downtown, the funk and waffles joint is a spinoff of the popular university joint. With live music every night and piping hot waffles, it's your best bet for music downtown.
What to know: The waffles are good, but the funk is better
Who's playing: Hoffman Family Band (Thursday); Lespecial w/Cosmal & Ali Laz (Friday); Subsoil w/Baked Potatoes & Genome (Saturday); Kali Stoddard-Imari w/Alison & Zoe (Sunday)
Learn more
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
246 W. Willow St., Syracuse
Yes, this place is known nationwide for its ribs and pulled pork. But locally, music fans know Dinosaur for its tight stage and revolving door of bands from Syracuse and beyond.
What to know: It's loud and rowdy and people there love to dance
Who's playing: Nikki & The Dappers (Thursday); Brother Num (Friday); Grit N Grace (Saturday)
Learn more
Shifty's
1401 Burnet Ave., Syracuse
This hyper-local joint hosts many of Syracuse's hardest-working troubadours on its small, corner stage. Get to Shifty's for a true taste of local music.
What to know: Some of the best chicken wings in town
Who's playing: Medicine Wheel (Thursday); Mike Estep Band (Friday); Pale Green Stars (Saturday); Tim Herron (Sunday)
Learn more
Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill
9090 Destiny USA Dr., Syracuse (3rd floor)
Country fans, this is your place. The massive chain restaurant at Destiny USA is a frequent stop for touring country musicians and local honky tonk groups.
What to know: There's a mechanical bull and no shortage of flannel
Who's playing: Country Swagg (Friday), Custom Taylor (Saturday)
Learn more
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