Sean Martinelli, NewsChannel 9

Sean Martinelli

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  • News 8 - WROC-TV

Past articles by Sean:

Construction underway soon on Weitsman's new Skaneateles restaurant

The Elephant and The Dove will serve traditional Mexican fare when it opens later this year. → Read More

'It's almost deafening': Cicadas invade Onondaga Hill farm

You can hear the noise grow louder as you drive to Saul Kleinberg's Onondaga Hill farm: the sound of Cicadas. → Read More

Minoa man returns from cross-country hitchhiking trip

It took Ed Griffin-Nolan less than three weeks to travel from his Minoa home to San Francisco by hitchhiking. → Read More

"Just the right thing to do": Upstate Shredding offering jobs to former Feher workers

When Adam Weitsman of Upstate Shredding found out Feher Rubbish Removal unexpectedly shut down on Friday, he knew he had to do something for the hundreds of people who would soon be out of work. → Read More

Should tipped workers get minimum wage? Opinions differ in Syracuse

Hundreds gathered in Syracuse on Monday to state their thoughts for or against the idea. → Read More

Find out how you can prepare for flight just like pilots did 80 years ago

Every flight you've ever taken, and every pilot who has helped lead you through it, can probably be traced back to a wooden flight simulator housed at the MOST in Downtown Syracuse. → Read More

Year-round 'ice cream stand' opening soon in downtown Syracuse

It might not be ice cream weather yet, but a new shop opening soon in downtown Syracuse will serve cold treats all season long. → Read More

Should your child's teacher be armed with a gun?

After President Trump suggested Wednesday that certain teachers should be armed with a gun to help combat a "horrible plague" of violence, the president of Syracuse teacher's union says the idea is not feasible. → Read More

A "daunting" situation for public schools as state lawmakers meet with education leaders

State lawmakers met with Central New York superintendents and school board members Sunday morning to discuss the impact of what critics have called a potentially "daunting" budget outlook in future years. → Read More

After church merger, St. Brigid's food pantry faces uncertain future: Your Stories

St. Brigid's parish merged with St. Patrick's in October. The church's buildings, including its food pantry, will soon be up for sale. → Read More

Fayetteville venue cancels on couple months before wedding: Your Stories

Cassie Leduc and her fiance planned to celebrate their wedding at Fayetteville's Craftsman Inn, but the hotel has now canceled on them twice. → Read More

Iconic downtown Cortland shop to close after nearly 105 years in business

Mullen Office Outfitters has been in the city for nearly 105 years. Its owner, Fritz Mullen, has been running it for 70. → Read More

Bills fans watch heartbreaking playoff loss from Syracuse

Thousands of Central New York Buffalo Bills' fans cheered their team on from home as the team competed in their first playoff appearance since 1999. → Read More

Hundreds gather inside for inauguration of Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh

Bitter temperatures Saturday kept a crowd inside the Landmark Theatre for the inauguration of Ben Walsh as mayor of Syracuse. → Read More

Some homes in Elbridge community have been without water since Christmas: Your Stories

Owners say they are frustrated with the response from property management, who say the issue has to do with a water main break. → Read More

"Stressful" week for tax collectors ends with rare Saturday hours in Lysander

In Nancy Mott's time as tax collector for the town of Lysander, her office has never been open on a Saturday to accept payments. That changed in 2017. → Read More

Retired Preble lawyer's unlikely gift

Ever since Frank Sarat retired, you'll likely find him in his basement workshop where he goes to find a sense of peace in the world. → Read More

Ukuleles one of the most popular holiday gifts for downtown Syracuse guitar shop

At Ish guitars in downtown Syracuse, Ukulele's have become the go-to holiday gift. → Read More

Family of fallen trooper Joel Davis gets holiday shopping spree thanks to law enforcement

The family of fallen Trooper Joel Davis received a Target shopping spree on Sunday nearly five months after Davis died in the line of duty near Watertown. → Read More

"I've always thought Georgetown was dirty": Hoya rivalry still strong for SU fans

Syracuse and Georgetown may no longer be Big East foes, but the rivalry is still strong among fans. NewsChannel 9's Sean Martinelli went to Tully's on Erie Blvd. in Syracuse as fans cheered on the Orange. → Read More