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This is a news briefing covering Central New York, primarily Syracuse. It includes a winter storm watch with potential for significant snowfall, concerns among the Afghan immigrant community due to recent immigration enforcement, a lawsuit against the Syracuse school district for alleged sexual harassment, details on a kidnapping and torture case, new businesses moving into a vacant retail space, the world premiere of a Phil Collins tribute show in Syracuse, recognition for a Syracuse football player, a football coaching change, a hit-and-run fatality, local crime reports, and information on new email alerts from the news source.

News Article:

Central New York Braces for Snow, Afghan Community Fears Crackdown

Syracuse, NY – Central New York is bracing for a potential winter storm this week, with a winter storm watch in effect for parts of the region. Areas like Oswego, northern Oneida County, and Jefferson and Lewis counties could see upwards of 7 inches of snow. Residents are advised to monitor weather forecasts and prepare for potential travel disruptions.

Meanwhile, the Afghan immigrant community in Syracuse is reportedly living in fear following a recent shooting in Washington D.C. involving an Afghan national. This incident has led to increased immigration enforcement nationwide, with ICE agents already making arrests in Syracuse and Albany. Some members of the Afghan community are now avoiding public spaces out of concern.

In other news, a female security guard is suing the Syracuse City School District alleging she was sexually harassed by a coworker at Huntington PreK-8 School. The lawsuit claims the harassment included unwanted advances and the alleged display of an inappropriate photograph.

A disturbing kidnapping and torture case was detailed in court last week. Prosecutors revealed that a man was held against his will and had his front teeth forcibly removed with pliers. The victim eventually escaped, using one of his extracted teeth.

On a brighter note, the COR Center in Clay is set to welcome four new stores to the former Price Chopper location near Great Northern Mall. Construction is underway to redevelop the 67,000-square-foot space.

Entertainment enthusiasts can mark their calendars for February 3rd, as Syracuse’s Landmark Theatre will host the world premiere of “The Phil Collins Story,” a “docu-concert” celebrating the life and music of the iconic artist.

Syracuse University football is also making headlines. Linebacker Antoine Deslauriers has earned a spot on the On3 Freshman All-America team, while defensive ends coach Nick Williams is reportedly leaving to join the Florida State coaching staff.

Additionally, police have identified the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Baldwinsville. Several other crime stories are emerging as well, including an assault with an unopened soda can, a man sentenced for sexually abusing a 3 year old, and an 18-year-old charged in the stabbing of a woman.

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