Ku’ulei Kahale
kuuleikahale.bsky.social
Ku’ulei Kahale
@kuuleikahale.bsky.social
NCC NEWS - Graduate student at Syracuse University- Sports Broadcast & Digital Journalism
Spent the weekend at Sunnycrest Ice Rink learning what sled hockey really looks like in Central New York. CNY Adaptive Sports isn’t just a program — it’s a community built on belonging, competition, and family. Here’s the story.

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More Than a Game: Sled Hockey in Central New York
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December 9, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Inside look here at Sunny Crest ice rink while this hockey team gets their reps in for practice.

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December 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
For Seth Thibault, sports matter because they teach the things you don’t get from a classroom. And watching Wes learn those lessons through hockey means everything to him.

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December 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Definition of community. Two types of equipment, one shared goal — making sure everyone gets to play.

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December 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Seth Thibault gearing up his sled and getting ready to hit the ice — nothing better than sharing the fun with his son by his side.

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December 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Out at Sunnycrest capturing a team that does more than play… they grow together. From the sled hockey athletes to the young players learning the game, this is what building confidence on the ice looks like.

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December 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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I visited the Nottingham High School polls to hear why showing up still matters in this community. Setting the tone for the next generation — many told me sitting out isn’t an option.
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Election Day at Nottingham High School -- Voices at the Polls
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November 5, 2025 at 1:28 AM
At Nottingham High School, Maria Hosmer-Brigg told me voting is a "family value." She brought her kids and now her grandkids to the polls over the years, showing them what it means to show up.. Generations learning by example.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Deputy Mayor and mayoral candidate Sharon Owens stopped by Nottingham High School as part of Election Day activities.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
@spencerbuley.bsky.social and I are here practicing safe and ethical coverage!
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November 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We are at Nottingham High school, a polling place for voters in Dewitt/East Syracuse.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Her videos began as everyday moments — now they’re boosting Syracuse’s small businesses. Meet Tatyiana Gordon, the TikTok creator redefining what “local” means.

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Syracuse Through Her Lens
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October 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Just a week after Tatyiana’s review, Pausa Coffee started feeling the impact. Owner Laura Caparelli says it’s refreshing to see her videos reaching beyond younger crowds — even bringing in new faces from different generations.
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October 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Tatyiana Gordon spends her days working as an engineer — but last June, she felt the pull to try something new. What started as a creative experiment quickly became a passion project that lets her show another side of herself.

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October 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The second location with Syracuse TikTok creator Tatyiana Gordon — Pausa Coffee, where her videos have helped drive new faces through the door.
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October 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Getting ready to sit down with Syracuse TikTok influencer Tatyiana Gordon.

The Society in downtown Syracuse is one of the many local businesses that Gordon has featured on her page for its homemade syrups and unique coffee beans.

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October 25, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosted the annual Out of the Darkness Walk (October 11, 2025), at Onondaga Lake Park — bringing the community together for hope and awareness.
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Out of the Darkness: Syracuse Families Walk for Suicide Awareness
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October 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
One of the many teams walking today, Kim’s Crusaders, honoring a loved one and raising awareness for suicide prevention.
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October 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Jasmine Taddeo on what this walk is really about.
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October 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Crowds gathered early at Onondaga Lake Park for the annual Out of the Darkness Walk — a sign of how much this cause means to Central New York.
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October 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Safety comes first! Onondaga police shut down the road to protect those that walked.

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October 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Coffee with a Cop | Syracuse, NY
On National Coffee with a Cop Day (October 1, 2025), Syracuse police officers met with residents at Cafe Blue for casual conversations over a cup of coffee.

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Coffee with a cop Kahale
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October 4, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Wrapped up shooting on this sunny Wednesday morning outside Café Blue for National Coffee with a Cop Day. Smiles, good conversations, and great energy all around.

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October 4, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Cop cars and coffee cups — the 4 C’s of the morning. Community connection at its best.

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October 4, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Raw and real, a look behind the badge.

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October 4, 2025 at 7:03 AM