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NCC News Brief: June 8, 2021 NCC News Brief: June 8, 2021

By Talha Rao

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Good Afternoon, it’s June 8, I’m Talha Rao and this is your NCC News brief. A rare bird called the piping clover is causing a controversy. AT LEAST 3000 FEET IS SUPPOSED TO BE DREDGED AT SANDY POND, BUT IT COULD HARM THE BIRDS.

“Nobody wants to impact the, you know, the natural beauty that is happening there. Nobody wants to impact the piping plover.”

THE FARMERS MARKET DOWNTOWN OPENS SHOP TODAY FOR THE FIRST TME THIS SEASON. CUSTOMERS HAVE UNTIL 3 PM TO SHOP FOR FRESH, SEASONAL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. THIS YEAR WILL BE A BIT DIFFERENT AS VENDORS WILL HAVE TO FOLLOW CDC GUIDELINES AND REMAIN AT LEAST SIX FEET APART.

IN SPORTS, THE SYRACUSE MEN’S LACROSSE TEAM WILL BE LED BY NEWLY HIRED HEAD COACH GARY GAIT, THE FORMER WOMEN’S COACH TAKES OVER THE MEN’S PROGRAM FOLLOWING JOHN DESKO’S UNEXPECTED RETIREMENT AFTER A HISTORIC 22 YEARS.

“I had lots of people reach out to me. Literally thousands, that was emotional.”

You can find full news stories on our website and follow us on social media at NCC news online. Until next time, this is your NCC news brief.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC NEWS) — Get the latest on what’s happening in Syracuse today.

Wild life is in harms way as a rare bird called the piping clover is causing controversy. At least 3,000 feet is supposed to be dredged at sandy pond, but it could harm the birds.

The Syracuse downtown farmers’ market opens today for the first time this season. The market will be open to customers every Tuesday providing fresh vegetables and fruits.

Long time Syracuse men’s lacrosse coach John Desko has called it quits after a legendary career with the Orange. The man replacing him? The Syracuse women’s lacrosse coach and one of the most prominent figures in lacrosse history, Gary Gait.

 

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