Marie Achkar

RIGHT NOW: @SyracusePolice said Destiny USA is temporarily closed today due to a security concern. Officials are investigating a “potential threat.” The mall shut down right before 10:30 a.m. All customers had to evacuate. No other details have been released. @CitrusTVNews

RIGHT NOW: @onedirection just posted a statement on Instagram regarding the death of their former band member Liam Payne. The post said quote, “We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing…the memories we shared with him will be treasured forever.” @CitrusTVNews https://t.co/bUSABXV8PW

BREAKING NEWS: Former member of One Direction Liam Payne has died. According to police, he fell from the third floor of of a hotel in Buenos Aires yesterday evening. Witnesses say Payne had been acting erratic in the hotel lobby. Officials are still investigating. @CitrusTVNews

RT @alexremoll: Don’t miss the @NCCNewsOnline digital show at 3:40, we’ve got info about Syracuse’s legendary “Candyman” courtesy of @Marie…

TUNE IN TO NCC NEWS AT 4:00 @NCCNewsOnline https://t.co/TTPemKhhVi

TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT THE “CANDY MAN” This afternoon, I’ll be sitting down with @alexremoll to discuss my interview with Troy Boyer, who’s also known as the “Candy Man.” Tune in to NCC News at 3:40 to learn more about why Boyer takes his car out every week. #NCCNews https://t.co/S457aKnUHl

HEAR FROM THE “CANDY MAN” TONIGHT… I spoke with the Syracuse “Candy Man” about his experience being an Uber driver. But he makes his rides a little “sweeter” by decorating his car with candy. And why he does this… @NCCNewsOnline will have more this afternoon at 4:45. https://t.co/ZrlXBjufwF

UPDATE: SYRACUSE VOTES TO EXTEND VEO CONTRACT Lawmakers say Veo needs to address safety concerns with its vehicles. A spokesperson told @NCCNewsOnline, “Veo is committed to improving safety, parking compliance, and advancing equity in Syracuse’s shared micromobility program.” https://t.co/R4MnZMCrqf

CITY OF SYRACUSE VOTES TO EXTEND VEO CONTRACT Central New York residents will still get the chance to use electronic bikes and scooters for three more months. It comes after the Syracuse Common Council voted on whether to extend its contract with Veo yesterday. @NCCNewsOnline https://t.co/lLv076wwjx

RIGHT NOW: A heavy police presence near East Genesee St. It’s happening behind the U Point apartment complex. It appears DPS and SPD are both searching the premises. Still no word on what exactly is going on. https://t.co/LFTaJvpPHK

TONIGHT: President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office. Biden said he ended his re-election campaign because he wanted to put personal ambition aside “in the defense of democracy.” Biden also endorsed VP Kamala Harris for POTUS. @CitrusTVNews

Joe Biden @JoeBiden

My fellow Americans: It’s been the honor of my life to serve as your President. I draw strength and find joy in working for the people. But this sacred task of perfecting our Union is not about me. It’s about you. Your families. Your futures. It’s about “We the People.”

BREAKING NEWS: President Joe Biden announces he’s dropping out of the presidential race. He will remain the President until the end of his term. In his statement, Biden says he’ll speak more about the decision later this week. @CitrusTVNews

Joe Biden @JoeBiden

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RIGHT NOW: Microsoft outages are affecting airlines, banks and other businesses worldwide. The outage was caused by a flawed security update by CrowdStrike. The DHS says they’re working with CrowdStrike and other partners to address and assess the issue. @CitrusTVNews

Homeland Security @DHSgov

The Department, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (@CISAgov) are working with CrowdStrike, Microsoft and our federal, state, local and critical infrastructure partners to fully assess and address system outages.