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Katrina Tulloch
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2x emmy-winning video journalist & features editor at syracuse.com • editor of thisiscny.com • host of "Firecracker" on Apple podcasts • Newhouse alum

contact: ktulloch@syracuse.com
"For four quarters, you can be an art collector.”

🍊 Syracuse University just landed its own viral Ana Inciardi vending machine, where collectible art prints cost just $1.

Full story: www.syracuse.com/entertainmen...
New Syracuse art vending machine dispenses viral collectible Inciardi prints for just $1
Inciardi Prints are a viral phenomenon among young art collectors who travel all over the country to stand in line for the mini prints.
www.syracuse.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Syracuse wants more nightlife. Stop making it so hard to put on a show.

Guest opinion by Julie Leone: www.syracuse.com/opinion/2026...
Syracuse wants more nightlife. Stop making it so hard to put on a show (Guest Opinion by Julie Leone)
A "night mayor" won't change the onerous permit process and reams of paperwork that consume time and money, writes co-owner of Syracuse live music venue.
www.syracuse.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:33 PM
The ICE raid in Cato, NY left two boys with no mom and a brutal choice: Do we stay or go?

Story by Marnie Eisenstadt: www.syracuse.com/news/2026/02...
An immigration raid in NY left two boys with no mom and a brutal choice: Do we stay or go?
When Hilda Yanez-Zavala was taken during an ICE raid in Cato last year, she and her sons had an open asylum case. It didn't matter.
www.syracuse.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:43 PM
🎨 Syracuse illustrator Melquea Smith pivoted her entire career when she realized Black and brown kids weren't seeing themselves in picture books.

Now she's filling that gap one illustration at a time.

Meet our next #Syracuse Trailblazer: www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/...
Syracuse Trailblazers: Illustrator Melquea Smith champions diversity in children’s books
Melquea Smith pivoted her entire career when she realized Black and brown kids weren't seeing themselves in picture books. Now she's filling that gap one illustration at a time.
www.thisiscny.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Great news for bread lovers and Syracuse's West Side.

The Cider Mill owners just opened The Clerk's House, a new bakery and cafe specializing in fresh sourdough: www.syracuse.com/food/2026/01...
First look: The Cider Mill owners open a bread-forward cafe on Syracuse’s West Side
The Clerk’s House, a new bakery and cafe, might quietly change how the West Side eats.
www.syracuse.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:58 PM
❄️ Yes it's cold. And sure, you could stay home and mope about slush and shoveling. Sounds boring to me.

Or! You could go out and enjoy all there is to do across CNY, even in the dead of winter. We’ve gathered up 22 of the biggest events during January and February: www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/...
Syracuse winter calendar 2026: 22 January/February events in CNY to ditch your cabin fever
We’ve gathered up 22 of the biggest, most well-attended events during January and February in Central New York.
www.thisiscny.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Sad news about a downtown Syracuse bakery closing its doors — I loved their macarons! www.syracuse.com/food/2026/01...
Sugar Grove Cafe closes in downtown Syracuse after brief run, keeps wholesale business
The popular bakery had moved from Cazenovia just over a year ago.
www.syracuse.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:47 PM
John Lemondes drops bid to unseat John Mannion in Central New York race for Congress: www.syracuse.com/politics/cny...
John Lemondes drops bid to unseat John Mannion in Central New York race for Congress
Lemondes will seek reelection to a fourth term in the 126th Assembly District.
www.syracuse.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:28 PM
💡 Creativity comes in many forms, but it always brings people together.

At a time when so many forces want to destroy and divide, I have so much respect for the people who want to create and unite.

Here are 11 creative news makers we’ll be watching in 2026:
www.thisiscny.com/living/2026/...
Syracuse innovators: 11 creative news makers we’ll be watching in 2026
Cheers to the innovators. Their outside-the-box thinking has made Syracuse a more exciting and interesting place to live.
www.thisiscny.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Syracuse Trailblazers: Caprice Hibbler became the mentor she always wanted. www.syracuse.com/living/2025/...
Caprice Hibbler became the mentor she always wanted (Syracuse Trailblazers and Trendsetters)
Caprice Hibbler mentors local youth through art while balancing her career and education.
www.syracuse.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Our theater critics for syracuse.com and The Post-Standard reviewed 34 performances across Central New York in 2025.

We asked our critics to reflect on the most memorable moments on CNY’s stages this year, and what they’re looking forward to in 2026: www.syracuse.com/entertainmen...
December 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Big news that shouldn't get swept under the holiday shuffle:

The #Syracuse school board says it has ‘probable cause’ to remove commissioner Twiggy Billue.

Emalyn Muzzy and Vince Gasparini report: www.syracuse.com/education/20...
Syracuse school board says it has ‘probable cause’ to remove commissioner Twiggy Billue
Billue's son, who works for the district, was recently sued by a co-worker for sexual harassment
www.syracuse.com
December 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Syracuse Prize: A new $10K award will go to one resident who has enriched the city — is it you? www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
The Syracuse Prize: $10K award will go to one resident who has enriched the city — is it you?
The 2026 inaugural prize will award $10,000 to a resident of the city of Syracuse who contributes to its cultural enrichment.
www.thisiscny.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Honored to be “Little Miss Curious” to promote United Way of CNY’s Children’s Book Drive! 📚😂

The book drive distributes 5,000+ new books to Syracuse families in need. Reading makes kids curious & smart! You can support the drive here: www.unitedwedomore.org/bookdrive

Photo by Jessica Montgomery!
December 13, 2025 at 9:54 PM
One Onondaga County school district fights chronic absenteeism by giving students gift cards and treats for coming to class, Liz Doran reports: www.syracuse.com/schools/2025...
An Onondaga County district got students to school by offering something really they want: Gift cards
The effort slashed absentee rates, though at least one incentive caused a few headaches.
www.syracuse.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
"It is shocking to Afghans that America would break a promise to people who risked their lives to side with the U.S. in a fight against their own countrymen."

These Syracuse men helped the U.S. military in Afghanistan. Now they fear they’ll be sent back:
www.syracuse.com/news/2025/12...
These Syracuse men helped the U.S. military in Afghanistan. Now they fear they’ll be sent back
More than 400 Afghan families have moved to Syracuse in the last five years – many under a special visa offered to Afghans who helped the U.S. military during the war.
www.syracuse.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
‘Wicked’ onstage outshines film with soaring performances at Syracuse's Landmark Theatre (review) — www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
‘Wicked’ onstage outshines film with soaring performances at Syracuse Landmark (review)
The faster-paced live musical rises above the film with female leads who transcend Cynthia and Ariana.
www.thisiscny.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Ditch the big box stores this holiday season and find great gifts from Syracuse artisans and makers at pop-up markets across CNY. 🎄

Here's my roundup of 13 local vendor fairs offering better gifts than anything on Amazon: www.thisiscny.com/business/202...
13 Syracuse pop-up holiday markets: Where to buy local gifts this season in CNY
Find great gifts from Syracuse artisans and makers at pop-up markets across Central New York.
www.thisiscny.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Charlotte ‘Chuckie’ Holstein, trailblazing civic leader who shaped #Syracuse for generations, has died. She was 100.

The last time I spoke to Chuckie, she sent me home with cookies. She was as kind as she was brilliant, and made CNY better than it was. 🤍 www.syracuse.com/news/2025/12...
Charlotte ‘Chuckie’ Holstein, trailblazing civic leader who shaped Syracuse for generations, dies at 100
She devoted her life to civic engagement, women’s leadership and community improvement. She co-founded Leadership Greater Syracuse and FOCUS Greater Syracuse.
www.syracuse.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:35 AM
After 2 years of waiting for a kidney, Watertown man’s transplant makes medical history at Upstate: www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
After 2 years of waiting for a kidney, Watertown man’s transplant makes medical history at Upstate
A Watertown couple’s years of sacrifice and patience reveal the profound impact one act of kindness can set in motion.
www.thisiscny.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Onondaga County reaches agreement with 91-year-old widow for her to leave home on Micron site: www.syracuse.com/micron/2025/...
McMahon: County, 91-year-old widow reach agreement for her to leave home on Micron site
The county executive would not give details of the agreement with Azalia King.
www.syracuse.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Reposted by Katrina Tulloch
Breaking: Bridge Sides With 91yo Widow
November 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Over 150 people pack Clay hearing to fight eviction of 91-year-old widow for Micron project, Glenn Coin reports: www.syracuse.com/micron/2025/...
Over 150 people pack Clay hearing to fight eviction of 91-year-old widow for Micron project
The county promised Azalia King 20 years ago she should live out her life in the house.
www.syracuse.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Syracuse Inner Harbor is no place for a concrete plant (Editorial Board Opinion) www.syracuse.com/opinion/2025...
Syracuse Inner Harbor is no place for a concrete plant (Editorial Board Opinion)
24/7 industrial operation is not compatible with $100 million aquarium under construction and potential for more development on Syracuse's only sliver of waterfront.
www.syracuse.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Reposted by Katrina Tulloch
Reading this makes me just want to go punch things, repeatedly. it's great the community came through to help but I'm seething mad that this was necessary. The guy is not a criminal, he FUCKING SOLD SOAP
Trump's aggressive ICE raids met pushback this week from Syracuse’s underground railroad.

Activists, politicians and strangers collaborated to keep one Syracuse husband from the clutches of ICE.

Incredible story from Michelle Breidenbach & Vince Gasparini: www.syracuse.com/news/2025/11...
When ICE came for Jeremy, Syracuse’s underground railroad helped him escape the country
Friends and family helped a well-known Syracuse man elude detention and flee to France
www.syracuse.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM