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Delivery drivers adjusting to high gas prices

Delivery drivers adjusting to high gas prices

WKTV-TV (Utica,NY) — UTICA, N.Y. -- Gas prices have hit record highs locally and nationally over the past week -- and some industries are really feeling the hit. Prices in the Utica/Rome area were $4.39 a gallon on average on Monday, and some food delivery drivers say it may not be worth it to continue that line of work.

Downhill skier looks to take top medal in Syracuse-hosted NY Special Olympics

Downhill skier looks to take top medal in Syracuse-hosted NY Special Olympics

WAER Public Radio — Since 5-years-old, Ryan Goldacker has competed in the snow - from ice hockey and skating to now downhill skiing. He's been invited to world competitions and has so many medals from his wins over the years, he's lost count. Now at 36, Goldacker is aiming to add to his collection at this weekend's New York Special Olympics held in Syracuse.

Syracuse basketball's upset bid falls short against Duke in ACC Tournament

Syracuse basketball's upset bid falls short against Duke in ACC Tournament

The NewsHouse — Syracuse basketball's season may be over after losing 88-79 to No. 1 seed Duke in Thursday afternoon's ACC Tournament quarterfinals at the Barclays Center. Duke scored 10 unanswered points to close the game, finishing off the No. 9 seed Orange (16-17) which played without top-scorer Buddy Boeheim.

Buddy Boeheim suspended vs. Duke following Syracuse ACC Tournament win

Buddy Boeheim suspended vs. Duke following Syracuse ACC Tournament win

The NewsHouse — Syracuse knocked off Florida State 96-57 in their first game of the ACC tournament on Wednesday afternoon. The Orange played their most complete game of the season at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Cole Swider stood out against the Seminoles and scored 28 points on four 3-pointers.

Syracuse women's basketball drops final regular season game to Boston College

Syracuse women's basketball drops final regular season game to Boston College

The NewsHouse — Syracuse tore out of the locker room and outscored the Eagles 21-15 in the third quarter, and 51-33 in the second half. "Once we kind of slowed them down a little bit, got some momentum, it shifted the energy of the game," Teisha Hyman said. As Syracuse began to roll, so did its backcourt.

Duke blows out Syracuse men's basketball in Coach K's last game at the Carrier Dome

Duke blows out Syracuse men's basketball in Coach K's last game at the Carrier Dome

The NewsHouse — Saturday's Syracuse men's basketball game against Duke, a 97-72 loss, started ugly for the Orange. The Blue Devils jumped out to an early 14-0 lead before SU finally got on the board. Buddy Boeheim carried the Orange in the first half with 17 of the team's 34 points.

Syracuse snaps six-game losing streak, downs Pittsburgh 80-72

Syracuse snaps six-game losing streak, downs Pittsburgh 80-72

The NewsHouse — The Syracuse women's basketball team picked up their first win of 2022, defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers 80-72. The Orange had balanced scoring attack with all five starters in double figures. The last time that happened coincided with the Orange's last win all the way back on December 18th versus UMBC.

Syracuse basketball dips back below .500 in 76-71 loss to Florida State

Syracuse basketball dips back below .500 in 76-71 loss to Florida State

The NewsHouse — Syracuse men's basketball lost another close one. On Saturday afternoon at the Dome, the Orange fell at the hands of Florida State 76-71. It's their fourth loss of conference play by five points or fewer and fifth of the season. Syracuse had an opportunity to take the lead with under 30 seconds to go.

Syracuse loses another halftime lead, falls 79-75 at Georgetown

Syracuse loses another halftime lead, falls 79-75 at Georgetown

The NewsHouse — "We didn't find [Kaiden] Rice at the end, you're in a close game, you're going to get that opportunity, you've got to make someone else shoot it there," Head Coach Jim Boeheim said. "When we get stops it leads to fast-break points, which is pretty good for us," said Girard, who scored two points in the second half.

Sean Tucker scores five times, makes history in Week 3 win over Albany

Sean Tucker scores five times, makes history in Week 3 win over Albany

The NewsHouse — Albany knocked in a field goal on their second drive and failed to reach the endzone until 3:50 left in the game. The defense was led once again by sophomore linebacker Mikel Jones with seven tackles and one tackle for loss. Senior defensive lineman Cody Roscoe also had two and a half sacks and three total tackles.

Previewing Orange football Week 3 against Albany

Previewing Orange football Week 3 against Albany

The NewsHouse — After a disappointing home-opening loss to Rutgers last weekend, Dino Babers' Syracuse football team is looking to get their first win in the Dome this season. This Saturday, the Orange will play the Albany Great Danes at noon. Just as it did last year, the offense struggled most of the game in Week 2.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Mega Build Day provides over 200 beds to kids

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Mega Build Day provides over 200 beds to kids

WKTV-TV (Utica,NY) — NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. - Sleep in Heavenly Peace held a mega build day at the Sangertown Square Mall today building at 276 twin size beds. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a national non profit organization with over 300 chapters across the united states that started in 2012.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Mega Build Day provides over 200 beds to kids

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Mega Build Day provides over 200 beds to kids

WKTV-TV (Utica,NY) — NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. - Sleep in Heavenly Peace held a mega build day at the Sangertown Square Mall today building at 276 twin size beds. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a national non profit organization with over 300 chapters across the united states that started in 2012.