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Democratic socialists helped fuel Onondaga County’s blue wave: ‘We’ve been asking for a seat at the table’
By Leila Ahmed
‘She’s like our spark’: Célaine Ricco steals the show in Syracuse women’s opener
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 2:46 AM · 1 min read
Syracuse, N.Y. – Célaine Ricco checked into her Syracuse debut with 6 minutes to play in the first quarter. Just over a minute later, with SU ahead by two points, she swiped her right hand and poked the ball from Nalyce Dudley for her first steal in an Orange uniform.
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