Business Insider · Phoenix, NY
Vanessa Santos was set to fly from Phoenix to Las Vegas for a business conference. She got caught up in the nationwide ground stop and thought she'd miss the event. Santos got off the plane and was lucky enough to hop a ride, driving six hours to her destination. This story is based on an interview with Vanessa Santos, 43, a business consultant for female founders from Phoenix. It has been edited for length and clarity. I got a message on the app that my 1:45 p.m. Southwest Airlines flight from Phoenix was slightly delayed, giving me a chance to dash to Starbucks. The delay was longer than expected. Then, as we finally boarded the plane, I overheard the gate agent telling another employee something about a ground stop. We were told to deplane A man sitting across from me looked alarmed. "This hasn't happened since 9/11," he said. We sat at the gate for 45 minutes, then were told to deplane. The announcer said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had grounded all US flights.
New York Amsterdam News · Memphis, NY
Nearby: Memphis, NYThe Brooklyn Nets have not started the 2026-2027 season as they had hoped. Head coach Jordi Fernández’s squad was 2-8 heading into last night’s (Wednesday) matchup versus the New Orleans Pelicans. It was the third game of a four-game road trip, which will conclude on Saturday in Memphis against the Grizzlies. Despite their lack of wins, some Nets have shown individual growth. Point guard Nolan Traoré and power forward Danny Wolf, both part of the Nets’ 2025 NBA Draft class, are currently starters who have shown growth and promise. Meanwhile, Brooklyn’s starting center Day’Ron Sharpe is in his sixth season in the NBA, but has still not reached his ceiling. He is among the core of the team’s construction plans. A young veteran at 25 years old, Sharpe has the opportunity to cement himself as a foundational piece. He was averaging a career-high 23.7 minutes per game before facing the Pelicans after playing 18.7 minutes per contest last season.
Spectrum News · Salina, NY
Nearby: Salina, NYFollowing Election Day’s big wins for Democrats, the conversation surrounding the results has been on the height of the “blue wave,” but what about the depth of it? How far did it travel down ballots in some places in New York state? “They voted,” said Zettie Young. “They said ‘Yes, we want you in office.’ I want to return that and say, 'Hey, this is what I can do for you.” Young is the incoming Democratic Town Councilor representing the 4th ward in the town of Salina in Onondaga County, New York. A political freshman, Young was elected as the first African American woman to sit on the town’s council. She says she isn’t new to working in her community and seeing firsthand what she calls a “significant gap in access to essential resources.” “The national level, they set the policies which trickle down to us,” said Young. “People definitely have reiterated, they have an issue with buying groceries. They have an issue with putting gas in their vehicles.
Syracuse University News · Syracuse, NY
Nearby: Syracuse, NYCampus & Community (Photo by Amelia Beamish) Campus & Community Kenneth A. Pontarelli ’92 Elected Board Chairman-Elect of Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees Pontarelli, who chairs the board’s Investment and Endowment Committee, will succeed Jeffrey M. Scruggs in May 2027. Nov. 9, 2026 Estimated Reading Time: Share × Video Player Syracuse University today announced that Kenneth A. Pontarelli ’92, a dedicated alumnus and a respected leader in global investing and finance who joined the board in 2021, has been selected to lead the University’s Board of Trustees, succeeding current Board Chair Jeffrey M. Scruggs, whose term concludes in May 2027. The members of the Board of Trustees selected Pontarelli as Board Chairman-Elect at their Nov. 6, 2026, meeting. Pontarelli has a deep connection to Syracuse University as an alumnus, donor and parent of two Syracuse graduates. He earned dual bachelor’s degrees in 1992, in finance from the Martin J.
The NewsHouse · Syracuse, NY
Nearby: Syracuse, NYskip to main content Go to homepage" Main Website Logo This is the Hamburger/Menu icon Theater Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen tour makes first Syracuse stop Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ tour makes first Syracuse stop For producer and SU mom Mandy Hackett, the Broadway musical connects her work and her family. Story by Genae Horst Published: November 6, 2026 Courtesy of Broadway in Syracuse Maya Drake as “Ali” and the company of the North American tour of Alicia Keys’ “Hell’s Kitchen.” For Mandy Hackett, the Syracuse debut of Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen is about more than just another stop on national tour. The founding producer of the Tony-winning Broadway musical’s daughter, Miranda, is a first-year student at Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts. “It’s just such an amazing way that our worlds are intersecting — truly, really special,” Hackett said.
The NewsHouse · Syracuse, NY
Nearby: Syracuse, NYskip to main content Go to homepage" Main Website Logo This is the Hamburger/Menu icon Politics GOP candidate Buller concedes in the NY-22 race GOP candidate Buller concedes in the NY-22 race First-time candidate claims winner Rep. John Mannion “hung up on her” when she called to concede. Story by Duncan Green / Photos by Logan DeBolt Published: November 3, 2026 Photo by Logan DeBolt Candidate for Congress in NY-22 Kailee Buller speaking to the press Tuesday during the Onondaga County GOP watch party at Embassy Suites at Destiny USA. Incumbent U.S. Rep. John Mannion, the heavy favorite in the NY-22 congressional race, defeated Republican challenger Kailee Buller. The results were called at 9:55 p.m. by the Associated Press. With more than 95% of votes in, Mannion won with 153,511 votes and Buller with 111,261. After the defeat, Buller addressed the attendees of the Onondaga County Republican watch party at the Embassy Suites near Destiny USA in Syracuse, New York.
NYT > World News · Mexico, NY
Nearby: Mexico, NYPresident Claudia Sheinbaum drew a firm line barring U.S. forces from operating on Mexican soil. But in a northern border state, one local partner quietly helped the agency build a foothold.
NYT > World News · Mexico, NY
Nearby: Mexico, NYThe prosecutor, who faces arrest in Mexico after allowing C.I.A. officers into Chihuahua state, is under the protection of the U.S. government, according to U.S. and Mexican officials.
The Berkshire Edge · Mexico, NY
Nearby: Mexico, NYThomas V. Czarnowski was an award-winning architect who was equally at home overseeing complex projects in Shanghai as he was pruning fruit trees and building shelves in his beloved farmhouse in Sheffield. The son of Polish wartime refugees, Tom (as he was known) was born in 1943 in Vermont and grew up in Mexico, Argentina, Egypt, and Iran, acquiring, along the way, a seemingly effortless facility for—and deep love of—languages. He returned to the U.S. to finish high school and went on to attend Princeton for both his undergraduate and graduate studies (which included one year at Cambridge University) at the university’s School of Architecture.
Spectrum News · Onondaga, NY
Nearby: Onondaga, NYSYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) — Volunteer firefighter numbers across New York state have declined, according to state fire officials. In March, Onondaga County officials said the number of volunteer firefighters in the county had fallen to a 40-year low. Now, the Onondaga Hill Fire Department is seeing an upward trend in membership. Fire Chief Dante Garofalo said that after a period of low membership, the department has begun seeing more active involvement from community members. "So for a long time, we were in dwindling numbers. At our lowest, we were down to about 10 active members," Garofalo said. Thanks to the department's bunk-in program, local college students can volunteer in exchange for housing at the firehouse. "Over the course of time, we've averaged three to four of those (students), which has certainly helped. But now we're starting to regain more active membership within our own community," Garofalo added.
The Oswegonian · Oswego, NY
Nearby: Oswego, NYAddie Kotsol November 10, 2026 4 min read The Oswego State women’s ice hockey team split a two-game series against the Utica Pioneers, dropping 3-2 at home Friday before responding with a 2-1 overtime victory on the road Saturday. The Lakers started the weekend with their home opener and Military Appreciation Night on Nov. 6 before traveling to Utica for the rematch on Nov. 7. View this post on Instagram Despite Friday’s setback, Oswego bounced back the following afternoon, earning their third win of the season behind a strong performance from goaltender Mia Devivo and an overtime game-winner from Julia Power. Oswego came into Friday’s matchup looking to protect its undefeated start, but Utica struck first when Autumn Frear found the back of the net at 15:21 in the first period. Assisted by Dylan DiGrazia, Frear gave the Pioneers a 1-0 lead heading into the first intermission.
The Citizen · Auburn, NY
Nearby: Auburn, NYSeymour Library in Auburn will be closed Saturday, Nov. 14, due to heating issues during the cold temperatures.