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I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be a Newsroom Intern at
@CBSNewYork
this summer!
I’m so excited to work with the talented team of reporters and anchors who inspired me to pursue journalism as a career. I start in June!
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I am so excited to announce that l’ll be joining the
@WLWT
team as a reporter next month.
I’m looking forward to sharing the stories of this community and working with the talented reporters, anchors, and producers at the station.
I can’t wait to call the Queen City home!
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I’m thrilled to announce I’ve joined the
@TODAYshow
team as a Broadcast Intern for the academic year!
If you know me, then you know my love for morning news; especially TODAY. It’s created the precedent for good and unbiased journalism.
Here’s to an incredible senior year! 🧡
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I’m overwhelmed with gratitude to be named the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award winner for
@CitrusTV
!
Citrus has given me my best friends & helped me grow into the person and journalist I am today.
The people in this station have made a sincere impact on my life. Thank you. 🧡
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I am so excited to announce that I’ll be joining the
@News12LI
team as their news intern for this summer!
I’ll work closely with the assignment desk, anchors, producers, digital team, & reporters in creating compelling stories on all platforms.
I can’t wait to get started!
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It's hard to believe that I only have one more year left at
@NewhouseSU
! I've challenged myself this past year with the stories I've done for
@CitrusTVNews
.
Below is just a short example of my work. Any feedback is appreciated!
Watch my updated reel:
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There is so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving: my health, family, friends, and especially my love for journalism.
Such a blast working the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for the
@TODAYshow
this morning. 🧡✨🦃🦚
P.S. — can somebody pinch me?
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Starting December 1st, I’ll be taking on the role of Associate General Manager at
@CitrusTV
!
A huge thank you to
@NWsimmons
for passing off the torch to me. I can’t wait to get started!
I’m ready for CitrusTV to reach its full potential with the rest of the 2022 Exec. Staff🍊
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Feeling very grateful this morning to be 🍊. I placed 2nd in the Hearst National TV Championship in San Francisco! This is the best experience I’ve had in college. To the other TV finalists, I’m so glad our paths crossed. I now have lifelong friends🧡
#TeamNewhouse
@HearstAwardsSF
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JOB SEARCH: I’m looking for an MMJ/Reporter job ahead of my graduation from
@NewhouseSU
in May!
Here’s a snippet of my updated reel from my time at
@CitrusTVNews
and local news internships.
Watch my updated reel here:
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I am so excited to announce that I’ve qualified for the National Hearst Broadcast News Championship in San Francisco! I wouldn’t be here without the help of
@LesRoseSyracuse
@DeanMarkLodato
. Thank you for pushing me to be the best journalist I can be!
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I am so humbled to be recognized as a 2024 Syracuse University Scholar. I am so blessed to be a part of this community that has given me so much. Thank you to all of my mentors, professors, and friends who have believed in my potential here at SU - especially
@LesRoseSyracuse
! 🍊
CONGRATULATIONS to the 12 seniors named 2024 Syracuse University Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor
@SyracuseU
bestows. Learn more about these decorated and accomplished students!
➡️
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Happy First Day of Classes to all who celebrate! I still can’t believe I’m a senior…
@SyracuseU
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My 2nd year at
@CitrusTV
starts tomorrow, and I’m excited to announce that I’ll be a senior producer alongside
@RickyReports
on Mon. for our 30-min newscast, ‘News Live @ 6’, Wed. CitrusTV NOW Anchor, Fri. Day Reporter, and host for Juice and Java, the
@CitrusTVNews
morning show!
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RARE: me when sources reply to my emails in 5 minutes with times that can actually work before deadline 🤣
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So honored to have received First Place in the Radio/Podcast Feature Story at the
@syrpressclub
awards this year.
This wouldn’t be possible without the amazing
@arwenner
and all of my mentors
@NewhouseBDJ
Take a listen to the piece!
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A year ago today, my first package aired for
@CitrusTVNews
. To see how much I've grown as a journalist warms my heart. That's all in thanks to the wonderful people I've worked with at the station!
I am so grateful for the opportunities I've had at
@CitrusTV
. Thank you.
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Always the best when
@arwenner
stops by for our final Tuesday newscast of the semester.
So proud of what this team has accomplished!!!
@nardeensaleep
@NWsimmons
@ronnieparrillo
@BrendleDillon
@spcongel
@joshmeyers123
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Just wrapped up my first week as a News Intern
@News12LI
! I’ve learned so much from the reporters, assignment editors, and producers already.
Feels like a dream working in the station I grew up watching.
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SPOTTED: Long Island girl drives to the beach to see the sunset in freezing weather.
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That one intern in the blue dress looks familiar… Happy National Intern day! Thank you to
@JohnElliottTV
and the entire
@CBSNewYork
team for putting us interns on the noon show today.
One month left as an intern at this amazing station. I’m loving every second! 💙
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If
@RickyReports
is photogging, you know what to do. Tune into
@CitrusTVNews
Live at 6 for our team coverage with
@CoraMayerCosta
of the annual Duke campout at the Dome!🍊
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So honored to announce that I’ve received ‘outstanding election coverage’ and to have anchored the newscast that won ‘outstanding evening newscast’ for the March 1st, 2022 Live at 6 for the NYS Broadcasters Association.
Thank you to
@arwenner
,
@CitrusTVNews
, and
@NewhouseBDJ
!
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HATEFUL FLYERS SCATTERED: Many neighbors waking up to flyers with hate speech Monday in Mount Auburn.
Some had anti-LGBTQ and anti-immigration rhetoric. Others had references to the KKK.
Neighbors tell
@WLWT
that similar flyers were distributed around this time last year.
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Can check this one off the bucket list!
I went live from a tree today talking about the spotty foliage we’ve been seeing here in Central New York!
@CitrusTVNews
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First time senior producing a ‘News Live @ 6:00’ show tonight with
@RickyReports
! And I’m doubling as a photog☺️
I’m with my wonderful reporter
@Teagannbrownn
where she’s discussing the new grant that the Syracuse Fire Department received today.
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All smiles this weekend celebrating my colleagues' work over the past year at the
@CitrusTV
banquet!
Humbled to say I won Best Mentor and Best Package/Story for the
@CitrusTVNews
department.
Watch the story that won below!
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Syracuse University is to open the Carrier Dome as a testing site tomorrow from 10am - 3pm.
The site will be open to the public for the next 2 weeks.
@CitrusTVNews
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Had the chance to speak to some AMAZING 2020 Alumni today for my
@CitrusTVNews
story tomorrow.
Find out what they have to say about returning to campus for the first time in over a year and half. Their commencement ceremony is on Sunday at 10am.
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COMING UP:
@CAdeleTV
and I caught up with Clay neighbors about the Micron Chip Plant being built where their homes are now.
Maris Rozenbergs has been living in his home on Burnet Road for over half a century. His story -- coming up on
@CitrusTVNews
'Live at 6!'
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What a way to close out our tenure together on ‘Live at 6.’
I’ve been so blessed to work with my best friend over the past four years.
I’ll see you one more time on
@CitrusTVNews
Saturday morning. 🥹
WATCH: My
@CitrusTVNews
chapter is closed.
The goal was always to inform -- to tell the stories of our campus, and our region. I hope we lived up to that.
Keep supporting this team. They do wonderful work -- and that won't stop.
@nicoleapontetv
@LukeWelchTV
@The_SamCorcoran
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I’m up bright and early where polls open in less than 20 minutes. Follow along for updates as the first voters start rolling in for the day.
#NHDIA
#election2021
@DemocracyAction
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WATCH: Community members reacting to yet another accident on Onondaga Lake Parkway.
It's the second time this week a commercial vehicle has hit the low clearance bridge.
@CitrusTVNews
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For the
@Hearst
National Championship in San Francisco, the TV finalists had to find a story about how artificial intelligence was impacting everyday life.
Watch my story about how AI has given the blind and visually impaired community a brand-new way of navigating life.
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NEW YEAR, NEW REEL!
I finished my reporter reel just a week ago, and looking back on this past semester, I am more than grateful for the opportunities I've had at
@CitrusTVNews
.
I can't wait to see what next semester brings!
Watch my full reel here:
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Hey SU students! Want to know why I’m holding an Earth-shaped beach ball in an empty classroom?
My story for
@CitrusTVNews
shows how one particular professor is taking advantage of having a fully in-person semester.
All that and more coming to you tomorrow night!
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Even President Lincoln is bundled up on this cold afternoon! I wonder how he’ll look tomorrow.
It’s gonna be 2 degrees at noon tomorrow.☃️
@CitrusTVNews
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My source just got back to me and I started to happy dance in my room because my story's due at noon tomorrow. All is good in the world.
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WATCH: Ryan and Nicole make snow angels! Before we signed off from
@CitrusTVNews
's Live at 6 last night,
@TheRyanLBaker
and I had to embrace the winter storm that hit Syracuse. The best way to head into the weekend!
BTW - I'm still cold from jumping in the snow.
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LESS THAN 10 MINUTES: Join
@CAdeleTV
and I for a
@CitrusTVNews
special report.
President Biden is in Syracuse today to announce a $6.1B funding agreement with Micron under the CHIPS and Science Act.
Tune in!
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WATCH: Today marks one year since the war started in Ukraine.
@CitrusTVNews
attended the Syracuse Ukrainian Club events throughout the day. The attendees tell us they wanted to remember the lives lost in the war over the past year.
Our coverage below:
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So humbled to receive this award at the Journalists Association of NY. Thank you to the amazing
@arwenner
and
@NewhouseBDJ
for pushing me out of my comfort zone and making me a better journalist everyday🍊
Congrats to BDJ junior Nicole Aponte for receiving second place in the student Best Radio Story category in this year's Journalists Association of NY awards competition
#nccnews
@nicoleapontetv
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As of June 1, SU will require a COVID-19 vaccination for all students, faculty and staff who access campus over the summer months and will require everyone returning to campus in Fall of 2021 to be vaccinated. Medical and religious exemptions will be accommodated.
@CitrusTVNews
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WATCH: Syracuse University is to host the 37th annual International Thanksgiving Celebration this Friday, November 18th.
Over 600 undergraduate and graduate international students are expected to attend. Why this event is so important here on campus.
@CitrusTVNews
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BREAKING: The Syracuse University Athletic Department announced this morning that the Carrier Dome will return to full capacity this Fall. For those who are unvaccinated, a negative COVID-19 is still required upon entry.
@CitrusTVNews
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COMMUNITY LEADERS SPEAKING OUT: After the string of shootings over the past few days — advocates are talking about safety ahead of the 4th of July.
They’re asking for the city to do more — with better youth resources.
@WLWT
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Me: I’ll never drink coffee again
Also me: when I know Starbucks has the red cups for the holidays
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Having a camera piled on top of us in an Uber seems like the only correct way to spend a Sunday morning.
On the way to cover Juice Jam 2021 for
@CitrusTVNews
with
@alyciacypress
and
@CAdeleTV
. Could not be more than excited!
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Anchoring for
@CitrusTVNews
is easily one of my greatest joys. So please enjoy some very wholesome content this Thursday night🧡
#thursnews
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I can’t wait to join you at the anchor desk,
@CAdeleTV
!
We have a pretty awesome EP too,
@alyciacypress
. I’m confident our Tuesday news team will continue to serve as Your Campus News Leader.
Huge thank you to
@LindseySFine
&
@joshmeyers123
for both of your continued support!
Excited to announce that
@nicoleapontetv
and I will anchor the Tuesday edition of
@CitrusTVNews
Live at 6 this upcoming semester.
Looking forward to working with our wonderful team to bring the SU community the most informative broadcast possible.
We hope you tune in!
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COMING UP: The possibility of mass vaccination clinics in Onondaga County for those ages 5-11 if the FDA were to approve the low dosage Pfizer vaccine for this age group.
@CitrusTVNews
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Today I went to the Lafayette Apple Festival for
@CitrusTVNews
. It’s a tradition here in CNY, and it was cancelled last year because of the pandemic.
Look for my full story tomorrow on Live at 6:00!
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WATCH: The annual Rose-Laying Ceremony happened today at 2:03pm, the exact time Pan Am Flight 103 was bombed over Lockerbie, Scotland on December 21, 1988.
How each rose represents a life lost 33 years later.
@CitrusTVNews
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ICYMI: SU will take on USF in the Boca Raton Bowl later this month!
It was the tight win over Wake Forest that qualified the Orange back on November 23rd.
I got to witness one of the greatest traditions on Marshall Street after every home game win!🎶🎷🍊
@CitrusTVNews
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Things I’m missing right now: Raiding
@LesRoseSyracuse
’s office for peanut butter cups with
@RathLouise
.
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The 2 day campout was definitely worth it for front row seats! 🍊
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WATCH: (1/2) SU Food Services Employee - Nicole Morrissette-Ugoji - shared her story with
@CitrusTVNews
these past couple of weeks. She’s worked at SU for 30 years, and this year marks her 12th as a checker in Ernie Davis Dining Hall.
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WATCH: As storms rolled through Cincinnati Thursday, you'd think that would stop people from celebrating their Fourth of July outside.
One of the events the rain *didn't* stop is the annual "Red, White, and Blue Ash" celebration.
@WLWT
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Huge thank you to
@SeanCarrollNews
and
@JanaBarnello
for showing us around
@CNYCentral
today and offering up great advice about the business!
An even bigger thank you to
@arwenner
for all you’ve done for this group. What a perfect way to end such a great class!
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COMING UP! The Red Hot Chili Peppers are ready to ROCK the Dome tonight!
I’ll have how excited the fans are ahead of tonight’s big concert.
@CitrusTVNews
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WATCH: Syracuse is in a Winter Weather Alert until 3pm today. Centro Bus Systems and Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh are doing what they can to keep residents safe.
@CitrusTVNews
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HAPPENING NOW: OttoTHON is in Goldstein Auditorium until 10pm tonight! This is the largest student-run philanthropy event that SU puts on annually.
All this dancing is for such a good cause - all funds today go to Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital!
@CitrusTVNews
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That’s a classic Nicole face if I ever saw one…
One more show at 11:44pm!!! TUNE IN🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊
When
@TheOttoOrange
crashes the set and
@Kay_Breezy22
and
@nicoleapontetv
aren’t quite sure what to do with themselves! 😂
#CuseGivingDay
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WATCH: Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy hosted a bar crawl last night after Syracuse was named "Best Bar Town" in a social media competition last month.
@CitrusTVNews
caught up with Portnoy and fans at the kickoff event at Coleman's Pub.
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WATCH: In case you missed it, some loyal SU student fans set up an X-Box in their tent to keep themselves warm and cure that boredom!
What better way to spend 2 nights in the freezing cold and Winter Weather Alert?
@CitrusTVNews
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SO GRATEFUL TO BE ANCHORING WITH YOU AGAIN, CHILE!
Fun fact: We both started our evening anchoring the same semester 2 years ago.
Had to go into the archives for this one. How is this our last semester?
The news isn't about the people reporting it, of course -- and it will never be.
It's about the stories we tell, and the people we help and inform.
I will say though -- it's exciting to run it back with
@nicoleapontetv
one more time on
@CitrusTVNews
!
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The newly renovated Shine Student Center on SU’s campus is the hub of student life on the first day of classes today, February 8th. The indoor seating area is socially distanced, but seems to be at full capacity.
@CitrusTVNews
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NEWS (1/2): College Republicans hosted Sara Stockton - a former gender affirmation therapist - for a discussion at Drumlins Country Club Wednesday night.
Protestors gathered outside, saying she’s against gender affirmation care for children.
Our report below.
@CitrusTVNews
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COMING UP:
@CAdeleTV
and I are in studio to break down stories across the University and city of Syracuse.
Tune in!
@CitrusTVNews
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COMING UP: I’m in-studio discussing the first Flu Shot clinic opening at the Barnes Center at the Arch today.
I spoke to Dr. Karen Nardella, who’s the chief medical officer at SU.
All that and more coming up on
@CitrusTVNews
Live at 6:00.
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WATCH:
@jhrubin
's class is an inspiration to all during this COVID-19 pandemic. His classroom, in the
@CarrierDome44
, has become the largest classroom in the nation. My latest story for
@CitrusTVNews
highlights the work that Professor Rubin has done thus far.
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So amazing to see new faces at
@CitrusTV
today!
Friday Day Reporters REPRESENT.
Big thank you to all the new members who helped out at FSL today! Also huge shoutout to the best co-anchor in the 315
@nicoleapontetv
!
@CitrusTVNews
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RUMOR HAS IT! The city is going to tear down the oldest public housing unit in New York State.
We speak to a resident + the Syracuse Housing Authority about the validity of the rumors surrounding Pioneer Homes.
Tonight at 6!
@CitrusTVNews
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COMING UP: On Juice and Java this morning, Walker and I attempt to learn some ballet and University Union had a student concert last night. All that and more starts in 5 minutes!
@NWsimmons
@CitrusTVNews
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“Learn to be comfortable in being uncomfortable.” Don’t cut off your interviewees thoughts: Silence can be powerful in stories when dealing with grief, hardship, and victims.
@jimosman
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Why am I standing in an empty parking lot for my live shot? Tune in to
@CitrusTVNews
Live at 6:00 for a Juice Jam 2021 preview!
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Look at this stellar MONNEWS crew! Honored to work with all of these talented people this semester☺️☺️
@peytonspellacy
@Brookesiegel10
@CoraMayerCosta
@LaurenHoldmeyer
@TheSeanDempsey
@BrendleDillon
and so many more!
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(1/2): I’ve recently placed 3rd in the Hearst Television Features competition! Hopefully this story can give you some joy this Christmas. 😊
I spent time with a Special Olympics equestrian team in Ithaca this fall. One athlete is beating the odds and taking reins of her life.
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WATCH (1/2): People’s Place is celebrating 50 years. What it means for students today, the history behind the café, and how it truly is a place for the people.
@CitrusTVNews
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WATCH: Green buildings on campus? Yes, you heard that one right! Operation Green Light is in full effect until November 13th, where Onondaga County will be illuminating city and campus buildings to show support to our Veterans.
@CitrusTVNews
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CONSTRUCTION CONFUSION: Today was supposed to mark the start of a major project — the first phase of construction for the Licking River Bridge. It’s in dire need of repair.
@WLWT
saw no construction crews on site. We’re told construction will now start on July 1st.
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COMING UP: Family Weekend begins tomorrow October 8th and continues through October 10th.
I’m live from the Quad tonight discussing what students and families can expect.
Tune in at 6:00!
@CitrusTVNews
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Today, my interviewees for my stories this week are only free immediately after my class times. So if you see me in class with a camera and tripod case next to me, don't ask any questions.
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HAPPENING NOW: Dave Portnoy heading into Orange Crate for the Syracuse Bar Crawl! I’ll have the latest for
@CitrusTVNews
at 6!
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BREAKING: The Syracuse City School District is cancelling classes for tomorrow, February 4th, due to inclement weather.
@CitrusTVNews
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Tune in to Juice and Java at 11:30am for a Grammy’s preview and a look back a year after the COVID-19 pandemic started! 🍊☕️
@AlexMalanoskiTV
@CitrusTVNews
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NEW:
@CitrusTVNews
checked the agenda for the Baldwinsville Board of Education meeting for tomorrow night.
What we found — a resolution agreement that would result in the accepted resignation of BCSD Supt. Jason Thomson if adopted.
Read the document below ⬇️
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4TH OF JULY FUN! Ahead of those storms - crews were hard at work in both Mason & Blue Ash setting up for their celebrations.
@WLWT
spoke to people prepping for “Red, Rhythm, & Boom” - Mason’s annual event held on July 3rd.
“Red White & Blue Ash”- still planned for tomorrow.
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The fact that I have one more Tuesday Weather Selfie this semester for
@CitrusTVNews
Live @ 6 makes me so sad. Comment where I should take my last selfie on campus for our photo of the day! ⬇️⬇️
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ICYMI: 250 rising sophomores were left with no housing assignments for next year when they logged onto the housing portal.
@CitrusTVNews
spoke with two sophomores who were left in the dark by the housing department.
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COVID-19 has presented a nutty year for the Peanutters Teams as they travel across the country! Tune in to
@CitrusTVNews
for some nutrageous peanut puns, and how this PR team on wheels has made the best of this unprecedented situation!🥜
@NUTmobile_Tour
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WATCH: It's
#Twosday
, and the
@CitrusTVNews
Tuesday crew couldn't resist but celebrate the palindrome.
How did you celebrate 2/22/22 today? Comment down below⬇️⬇️
@CAdeleTV
@JesseCookTV
@jckattato
@alyciacypress
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PART 1/2: Following a night of protests against alleged sexual assault stemming from the Psi Upsilon fraternity, I spoke to some students about their initial reaction to what happened last night.
@CitrusTVNews
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COMING UP: Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin has officially resigned and 16 people are injured after a gunman opened fire on a NYC subway this morning.
Join
@CAdeleTV
and I at 6.
@CitrusTVNews
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WATCH: The last time
@LindseySFine
will be behind the EP chair before she takes over as News Director on December 1st!
So proud of the work that our Wednesday NOW crew has done so far - 2 shows left of the semester!
Today's top stories at Syracuse University.
@CitrusTVNews
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WATCH: A man accused of murder - after being deported eight times - entered his plea.
A grand jury indicted him on six counts, including multiple counts of murder.
@WLWT
was in the courtroom Thursday.
Our story below:
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