Sydney Boyo is a reporter and Multimedia Journalist Associate at NBC Connecticut. Sydney's previous experiences at CNBC's San Francisco bureau and ESPN have honed her skills in digital tech documentaries and video content production.
Sydney earned a B.S. in Communications from the University of Miami, specializing in Broadcast Journalism and International Studies; she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role.
A proud member of the NABJ and hailing from Atlanta, Sydney is passionate about storytelling and connecting with her audience. When not chasing stories, she enjoys reading, playing tennis, watching sports, and exploring new destinations. Sydney is excited about covering diverse narratives across Connecticut and following along with Connecticut’s many basketball teams.
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Local food pantries impacted by federal funding cuts
Connecticut Foodshare says the wave of federal funding cuts will impact vulnerable communities it provides food to and that it has lost a total of 1.4 million pounds of food in the most recent cuts to the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). “It’s going to be a difficult couple of months,” Jason Jakubowski, Connecticut Foodshare president and CEO, said. “Especially…
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Over 1,000 runners participate in 15th annual Johnny's Jog for Charity
For the 15th year, runners in the Johnny’s Jog for Charity 5K race crossed the finish line in West Hartford. “Every year it gets bigger and bigger, and it celebrates the life of my son Johnny,” said Laura Moran. The race is in dedication to her son Johnny Moran, who died at just 9 years old from a rare genetic…
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Over a million Girl Scout cookies being distributed across the state
Girl Scouts across the state are picking up their cookie orders this weekend. “Through the State of Connecticut, there’s over one million packages of cookies being delivered,” said Girl Scouts of Connecticut’s Director of Development Patrick Connelly. Hundreds of troops are expected to pick up cookies this weekend to deliver to customers that have already ordered. Connelly says the...
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Statewide gas average dips under $3 for the first time since 2021
The price of gas is down to its lowest number in years statewide. According to AAA, the average cost of gas per gallon is $2.99 in Connecticut. “Last year in Connecticut, we were looking at a statewide average of $3.38 per gallon. So that’s a big swing,” a AAA spokesperson said. The spokesperson also confirmed that the last time the…
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Meriden introduces its first female fire chief
In April, Meriden will swear in its 21st fire chief. Cristina Schoeck has been named as the replacement for current fire chief Ken Morgan, who has been with the department since 2013. “About a year ago she became a clear individual that I think would be perfect for taking over this department,” said Morgan. “She’s a smart, dedicated individual....
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Senior meals face funding crisis as COVID-19 relief funding ends
Connecticut is home to 472,000 food insecure people, according to Connecticut Foodshare President and CEO Jason Jakubowski. “The numbers we’re seeing and the lines that we’re seeing at our distribution sites and our pantries across the state are as long now as they were at the peak of the pandemic,” Jakubowski said. Many of those vulnerable people include senior...
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Thousands of runners in Hartford cap off St. Patrick's Day weekend
Nearly 1,500 racers took off at Trinity Health Stadium on Sunday morning. The O’Hartford Race has been around since 2005 and is hosted by the Hartford Marathon Foundation. “Our goal is to produce events, bring people together, bring community together to be healthy, and be fit and do good activities,” said Hartford Marathon Foundation President Josh Miller. Runners coming from…
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CT cheesemaker wins prestigious award for the second time
Connecticut cheesemaker Arethusa Farm Dairy has received two consecutive awards for the best cheese in the country. Earlier this month at the United States Championship Cheese Contest in Wisconsin, Arethusa Farm Dairy took home the “Best in Show” award for its Europa cheese. “This is our version of a Dutch Gouda-styled cheese,” production manager Chris Casiello said. The cheese is…
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State legislators consider a bill that would transform the tow truck industry
The General Assembly’s Transportation Committee on Monday heard from drivers, tow truck company representatives, and landlords about a bill that could transform the way the tow truck industry in Connecticut operates. “What we know is that a lot of, most of, the towing companies are working ethically and that their practices are fair,” said Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett. “There...
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Food trucks in Hartford back in full swing as warmer weather arrives
Greater and downtown Hartford are home to dozens of food trucks, but business in the winter isn’t always great. “In the winter, it’s just kind of the die hard who want to get out,” Souvlaki City Food Truck Executive Chef John Manoussoff said. Manoussoff has been operating his food truck on Elm Street for three months but has been in...
