George Owens
@georgehowens.bsky.social
Journalist/Social Media Producer/Writer with @syracuse.com and Advance Media NY. I post about Syracuse/CNY sports and news, boxing, the Yankees, the Bills, media news, poker, other stuff.
A former Syracuse football player is a champion in the WWE's NXT brand
#wwe #WWENXT
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#wwe #WWENXT
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Former Syracuse football player turned pro wrestler wins title in WWE’s NXT brand
"Osiris Griffin" is a former Orange football player.
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August 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
A former Syracuse football player is a champion in the WWE's NXT brand
#wwe #WWENXT
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#wwe #WWENXT
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After losing sister in Buffalo Tops shooting, Syracuse woman finds purpose repairing Power Wheels cars
After losing sister in Buffalo Tops shooting, Syracuse woman finds purpose repairing Power Wheels cars
In her effort to give children a sense of belonging, Amanda Drury has taken inspiration from her late sister Roberta "Robbie" Drury's generous spirit.
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May 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
After losing sister in Buffalo Tops shooting, Syracuse woman finds purpose repairing Power Wheels cars
Sydney Sweeney will be in Central NY this summer, at the Boxing Hall of Fame. Yes, she has a connection to boxing and a recent hall of famer
Sydney Sweeney coming to Central NY for Boxing Hall of Fame parade
The Emmy-nominated actress stars in an upcoming boxing film.
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April 9, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Sydney Sweeney will be in Central NY this summer, at the Boxing Hall of Fame. Yes, she has a connection to boxing and a recent hall of famer
This is just crazy.
Basketball coach fired after pulling player’s hair after loss to Section III foe in state final: ‘No room for that’
Basketball coach fired after pulling player’s hair after loss to Section III foe in state final: ‘No room for that’
The incident occurred after LaFargeville beat Section II's Northville in the Class D title game.
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March 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This is just crazy.
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Syracuse University not planning mass layoffs, hiring freeze amid federal spending cuts
Syracuse University not planning mass layoffs amid federal spending cuts, Syverud says
Chancellor Kent Syverud says SU won't follow the herd of schools making deep budget cuts, hiring freezes.
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March 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Syracuse University not planning mass layoffs, hiring freeze amid federal spending cuts
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Trump signs executive order to dismantle Department of Education; NY officials vow to fight
Trump signs executive order to dismantle Department of Education; NY officials vow to fight
New York's two U.S. senators immediately criticized Trump's order.
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March 21, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Trump signs executive order to dismantle Department of Education; NY officials vow to fight
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Central New York’s largest food truck festival is returning in May for its fifth year, and aims to be the biggest yet.
This year’s festival will feature 55+ food trucks from across the region, competing for Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice awards.
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This year’s festival will feature 55+ food trucks from across the region, competing for Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice awards.
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Food Truck Battle 2025: Syracuse’s culinary annual showdown aims to be biggest yet
What started as a daylong event has turned into a weekend festival.
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March 21, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Central New York’s largest food truck festival is returning in May for its fifth year, and aims to be the biggest yet.
This year’s festival will feature 55+ food trucks from across the region, competing for Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice awards.
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
This year’s festival will feature 55+ food trucks from across the region, competing for Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice awards.
www.thisiscny.com/living/2025/...
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Fish Fry-Days: Here’s our guide to community fish fries in Central NY
Fish Fry-Days: Here’s our guide to community fish fries in Central NY
Today, Ash Wednesday, is the start of Lent. Friday traditionally is the beginning of fish fry season.
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March 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Fish Fry-Days: Here’s our guide to community fish fries in Central NY
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Best Central NY ski season in years may last well into April
Best Central NY ski season in years may last well into April
Winter came roaring back in 2025 and so did the skiers.
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February 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Best Central NY ski season in years may last well into April
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Oswego County wire plant roof collapses, church roof partially collapses under snow
Oswego County wire plant roof collapses, church roof partially collapses under snow
The employees inside could hear the roof cracking and were told to leave the building before the collapse.
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February 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Oswego County wire plant roof collapses, church roof partially collapses under snow
February 17, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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This is a sweet story. We love when people choose to come back home! 🥰
Former Central NY HS football star living his NFL dream chooses old stomping grounds to lay roots
The player's new deal with the New York Giants facilitates the opportunity to buy a house near his old neighborhood.
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January 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
This is a sweet story. We love when people choose to come back home! 🥰
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See the massive, 24-foot snowman stopping traffic in Upstate NY
See the massive, 24-foot snowman stopping traffic in Upstate NY
Drivers can't help but pull over to snap a photo with the very un-abominable snowman in Potsdam, New York.
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January 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
See the massive, 24-foot snowman stopping traffic in Upstate NY
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#Bills adding practice squad quarterback to help defense prepare for Lamar Jackson. Here's more.
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Bills make surprise mid-week roster addition to help prepare for Ravens’ Lamar Jackson
The Bills need a specific look in practice to prepare for Jackson's unique skillset.
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January 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
#Bills adding practice squad quarterback to help defense prepare for Lamar Jackson. Here's more.
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New York is already one of the most expensive states in the nation for car insurance and rates are going even higher in 2025.
Car insurance rates going up everywhere: NY one of worst in US
New Yorkers will pay more for car insurance in 2025.
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January 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM
New York is already one of the most expensive states in the nation for car insurance and rates are going even higher in 2025.
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Syracuse to fine residents for putting out trash wrong (Good Morning CNY for Jan. 6)
Syracuse to fine residents for putting out trash wrong (Good Morning CNY for Jan. 6)
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January 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Syracuse to fine residents for putting out trash wrong (Good Morning CNY for Jan. 6)
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A wholesome story to start your week 🥰 🛷
This DeWitt mailman loves snow so much, he’s turned his yard into sledding trails for the kids
The kids named the trails: Tunnel of Doom. Swirla. And Lila's Run.
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January 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A wholesome story to start your week 🥰 🛷
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Syracuse has plenty of issues this CBB season.
It’s biggest problem is it’s inability to guard teams.
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It’s biggest problem is it’s inability to guard teams.
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Syracuse’s men’s basketball defense has nearly hit rock bottom
The Orange allowed FSU to score 54 second-half points and shoot 57% in the second half on Saturday in Tallahassee.
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January 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Syracuse has plenty of issues this CBB season.
It’s biggest problem is it’s inability to guard teams.
www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
It’s biggest problem is it’s inability to guard teams.
www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
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Coming to town for Bills-Broncos? WNYer looking for a Saturday night party?
Come out to Wingnutz on Saturday night for “SHOUT” live. We’re there @ 6pm mingling & eating wings! Show at 7 and then we’re hanging out to watch Ravens-Steelers!
Come out to Wingnutz on Saturday night for “SHOUT” live. We’re there @ 6pm mingling & eating wings! Show at 7 and then we’re hanging out to watch Ravens-Steelers!
January 6, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Coming to town for Bills-Broncos? WNYer looking for a Saturday night party?
Come out to Wingnutz on Saturday night for “SHOUT” live. We’re there @ 6pm mingling & eating wings! Show at 7 and then we’re hanging out to watch Ravens-Steelers!
Come out to Wingnutz on Saturday night for “SHOUT” live. We’re there @ 6pm mingling & eating wings! Show at 7 and then we’re hanging out to watch Ravens-Steelers!
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Syracuse lost 23 people in homicides in 2024: Meet the victims
Syracuse lost 23 people in homicides in 2024: Meet the victims
Syracuse recorded 23 homicides in 2024, a bit more than average for the city. The victims ranged in age from 5 to 62.
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January 3, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Syracuse lost 23 people in homicides in 2024: Meet the victims
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What they’re saying about the #Bills after win over #Patriots (Power Rankings)
#BillsMafia
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#BillsMafia
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What they’re saying about the Buffalo Bills after win over Patriots (Power Rankings)
The Bills defeated the Patriots 24-21 in Week 16.
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December 24, 2024 at 3:07 PM
What they’re saying about the #Bills after win over #Patriots (Power Rankings)
#BillsMafia
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#BillsMafia
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In seventh grade, Morrisville-Eaton’s Patrick Younglove began a battle with cancer.
Fast forward two years and he’s the varsity basketball team’s second-leading scorer as a freshman.
Fast forward two years and he’s the varsity basketball team’s second-leading scorer as a freshman.
Central NY athlete’s powerful message after beating lymphoma: ‘If I can get over that, I can get over anything’
Freshman Patrick Younglove is one of the top players on his high school basketball team.
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December 24, 2024 at 2:37 PM
In seventh grade, Morrisville-Eaton’s Patrick Younglove began a battle with cancer.
Fast forward two years and he’s the varsity basketball team’s second-leading scorer as a freshman.
Fast forward two years and he’s the varsity basketball team’s second-leading scorer as a freshman.
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Where is Santa Claus? Use NORAD Santa Tracker to follow his sleigh on Christmas Eve
Where is Santa Claus? Use NORAD Santa Tracker to follow his sleigh on Christmas Eve
See where in the world Santa is delivering presents
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December 24, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Where is Santa Claus? Use NORAD Santa Tracker to follow his sleigh on Christmas Eve
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What happens if the Bills get to the playoffs and Matt Milano isn't playing at the level they need him to be?
What if Dorian Williams is a better option?
I asked Sean McDermott about that tough potential decision. Here's his entire answer.
What if Dorian Williams is a better option?
I asked Sean McDermott about that tough potential decision. Here's his entire answer.
December 23, 2024 at 10:29 PM
What happens if the Bills get to the playoffs and Matt Milano isn't playing at the level they need him to be?
What if Dorian Williams is a better option?
I asked Sean McDermott about that tough potential decision. Here's his entire answer.
What if Dorian Williams is a better option?
I asked Sean McDermott about that tough potential decision. Here's his entire answer.