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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Southbury library closed indefinitely due to storm water flooding damage
According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, the United States has seen 20 weather or climate-related disasters, accounting for over $53 billion in damages. “We’ve seen over the last few years, flooding is an emerging risk throughout the state,” said Randy Collins, the associate director of public policy at the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, which released a study on…
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Hartford elementary students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept. 15 marked the start of Hispanic Heritage Month which celebrates Hispanic culture, history and achievements. On Monday, students at the Naylor School in Hartford came together to celebrate with an Olympic-themed pep rally. “This is just to get everyone excited and remind them why they need to come to school everyday,” principal Alesia Ettson said. “And celebrate our very…
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New Britain Beehive Bridge Festival back for fifth year
New Britain hosted its fifth Beehive Bridge Festival on Friday. The Beehive Bridge was completed in 2019 and since then it has been synonymous with New Britain. “It represents the very essence of who we are as New Britain,” said the city’s mayor Erin Stewart. “You see it driving on the highway all the time and it’s very special...
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Hartford launches city-wide discount program for college students
In partnership with local businesses, the Hartford Chamber of Commerce launched its College Kickbacks program on Wednesday. The program offers a city-wide discount to college students in Connecticut. Over 30 businesses in Hartford are participating to offer students discounts in entertainment, retail, beauty, dining, fitness and more. Rory Gale is the owner of Hartford Prints, a gift shop on Pratt…
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Hundreds of free fire alarms installed for Hartford families
On Wednesday, the American Red Cross, Hartford Fire Department and city officials installed free smoke alarms for families in the city. The initiative commemorated the Sept. 11th attacks and was a part of the “Sound the Alarm” event. “Our goal is to hit 300 smoke alarms today,” Red Cross Connecticut and Rhode Island CEO Richard Branigan said. “We don’t know…
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Second Connecticut Raising Cane's location opens in Simsbury
On Tuesday, Raising Cane’s in Simsbury opened its door to eager customers at 546 Bushy Hill Road. College student Shawn Coon was the first in line arriving at 2:55 a.m. “I saw on TikTok this place gets pretty packed,” he said. “I was just trying to beat the line. I was trying to be number one.” This is the second…
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North Hartford flood advocates call for federal funds amidst floods in western CT
After a storm caused devastating flooding last month in western Connecticut, residents in Hartford fear they could be next. “It’s a cautionary tale,” community activist Bridgitte Prince said. Steven Harris is a native of Hartford’s North End and like many others in his neighborhood, he has dealt with flooding. “Folks need to have their problems with flood and their...
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State archaeologists urge people not to take artifacts revealed by flooding
The Connecticut State Preservation Office and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) are working together to clean up the state’s archaeological preserves after last month’s big storm. “The flooding honestly was more devastating, I think, than anyone could have anticipated,” Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Catherine Labadia said. Connecticut is home to 39 archaeological sites and collection...
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New Haven Pride returns for the 28th time
On Saturday, New Haven Pride will take over Orange and Crown Streets to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. “New Haven is a very welcoming city,” said New Haven Pride Center executive director Juancarlos Soto. “We are sort of a beacon to the world on what it means to be accepting, what it means to be championing and celebrating your community.” The…
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Glastonbury pig makes Hollywood debut in ‘Only Murders in the Building' series
A Glastonbury pig made its Hollywood debut this week. The one-year-old pig named Sprinkle stars in four episodes of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building TV series. “The first day I was like, ‘this is not my life,’” Sprinkle’s owner Michelle Burns said. “What am I doing here with my pig? But it’s fun!” Sprinkle appears alongside Hollywood stars...
