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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Hartford community celebrates Kwanzaa
On the second day of Kwanzaa, the community in Hartford gathered to celebrate the cultural holiday. “It’s not a religious holiday,” said Kamora Le’Ella Herrington, who organized the event. “It’s a communal, collective holiday for Black Americans to come together and remember who we are.” Kwanzaa was first observed in 1966 and celebrates African-American and Pan-African culture, history and...
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Thousands of free toys given to DCF families ahead of the holidays
Days away from Christmas and Hanukkah, approximately 500 families got a chance to shop for some last-minute gifts at the Olive Branch in Glastonbury. The event was hosted by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and was limited to families they work closely with. “I can come here and shop, you know, and not have to worry about finances,”…
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Cub Scout building ransacked in Coventry causing thousands in damages
Cub Scout Pack 65 in Coventry is looking to recover after their storage building was broken into, leaving the scouts surprised and upset. “They wouldn’t expected someone to come in and steal from them. You know, they’re young kids,” troop leader Brad Manning said. “We always try and teach them a scout is trustworthy and you know this kind...
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Many local shops still an option for late gift buyers
As the holidays approach, many people are still looking for last-minute gift options. But with the online shopping arrival window closing, some gifts might not come until after the holidays. There are still many local options to pick from including Emmy Lou’s in Glastonbury, which has been open for almost 40 years. “People come back every year,” owner Emmy Lou…
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Health equity clinic set to open in Hartford next month
A health equity clinic will open at Hartford Hospital in January 2025. This comes thanks to a partnership with the UConn School of Law. “What we really want is to build a community where there are no inequities in care,” said Hartford Hospital Chair of Medicine, Dr. Suparna Dutta. “We all live in the same area, same place, same country….
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New Haven food pantry helps hundreds before the holidays
Four-hundred people in New Haven received free boxes of food and hygiene necessities on Wednesday. “One in eight people in New Haven are food insecure,” said Loaves and Fishes Executive Director Lorrice Grant. “Food insecurity is so prevalent in our city. Every week we’re feeding hundreds and hundreds of people.” The event was hosted by Loaves and Fishes in...
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Pet fostering and adoptions available through the holiday season
For the holiday season, many are considering gifting an animal a home. The Connecticut Humane Society offers animal foster and adoptions with the goal of keeping pets in homes. It operates in Newington, Waterford, and Westport. “Think about an animal shelter first before you go to the pet store or puppy mill operation,” said Executive Director James Bias. “If...
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Paige Bueckers becomes first NIL athlete with Nike Player Edition basketball sneaker
UConn star Paige Bueckers is making history as the first NIL athlete to design and launch a Nike Player Edition basketball sneaker.
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Avon Pet Pantry celebrates one year and welcomes rescue dog back after surgery
On Tuesday, the Avon Pet Pantry celebrated its one-year anniversary. The pantry provides support to the local community by providing free pet food, toys, blankets and more for dog and cat owners. “Since 2022, there’s literally been a 170% increase in abandonment and animal cruelty,” Avon Animal Control Officer Angela Grano said. “Which is kind of an astonishing statistics for…
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Hartford fire victims receive extension on temporary housing
In August, a fire at the Concord Hills Apartments in Hartford displaced 50 households, forcing them into temporary housing. The property is owned by the GreyHill Group, which is based in New York City. “What is clear to us is that they’ve continue to drag their feet,” said Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam. The city is currently funding the housing for…
