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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Thousands to attend sporting events on Thanksgiving Day despite expected rain
Thanksgiving Day is expected to be wet and rainy, but many sporting events are still planned for the day. “We will definitely be running the Manchester Road Race,” said Dani Kennedy, a member of the executive board. “We have over 12,000 people registered as of today.” It’s the 88th edition of the race and Kennedy said they’ve seen weather...
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The story behind the mosaic mural coming to Hartford – and the artist designing it
A new mosaic mural is coming to downtown Hartford. It will be located on the side of a LAZ Parking garage on Pearl Street. Ellis Echevarria, a Hartford native, was selected by the Greater Hartford Art Council to design the mural. “From the moment we looked at different artist in our region, Ellis came to the top,” said Greater Hartford…
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EKG event honors high schooler who passed from sudden cardiac arrest
One year ago, 15-year-old Elijah-Jay Mariano Rivera tragically passed away after going into sudden cardiac arrest at football practice. “When I found out this is what happened with Eli, I was confused,” father Jay Rivera said. “He was healthy. You look at him and you go, there’s no way you can see that there was something wrong with him.”...
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8-year-old fighting leukemia inspires UConn bone marrow registry drives
The University of Connecticut’s athletic department will host four separate bone marrow registry drives throughout November. The drives were organized in honor of 8-year-old Ben Rabinowitz, who was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in September of 2023. “He spent pretty much six months straight in the hospital,” said his father Sean Rabinowitz, who is a UConn graduate alongside his wife…
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Drought impacts local fire department as fire risk remains high
A total of 3.6 million people in Connecticut are being impacted by a statewide drought, according to Connecticut’s Department of Agriculture. In rural communities such as Somers, the fire department said its dry hydrants and water sources are experiencing low levels of water. In a statement to NBC Connecticut, the Fire Chief David Lenart said the low water levels are…
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ASL interpreters now available at Hartford HealthCare systems
On Thursday, the American School for the Deaf (ASD) in West Hartford and Hartford HealthCare signed a partnership to help support the Deaf in medical settings. “In a medical setting, when you are meeting with your physician, it is critical that you understand exactly what the doctor wants to tell you,” ASD Executive Director Jeffrey Bravin said. “If you’re...
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Mashantucket Pequot Tribe shares the importance of learning indigenous culture
November is Native American Heritage Month and Connecticut is home to several indigenous tribes, including the Mashantucket’s Pequot Tribal Nation. The tribe operates the Mashantucket Pequot Museum, which explores Native American history. “Native people first and foremost are still here,” said the museum’s executive director, Joshua Carter. “A lot of times we get stuck in the history section or...
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Norwich high school teacher surprised with $25K award
Jessica Chapman, 34, has been an educator since 2013 and after years of service, she was recognized with the Milken Educator Award. “I had no idea, absolutely none,” the Norwich Free Academy high school teacher said. “A little overwhelmed, very surprised, shocked, all of the things.” The Milken Educator Award was created in 1987 with the goal of celebrating educators…
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Stonington Lobster Trap Tree dedicated to late volunteer for its fourth year
The Lobster Trap Tree is back in Stonington for a fourth year. “It’s a way to create a joyous holiday exhibition to bring people to our community,” Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce’s Lisa Konicki said. “Also pay homage to the state of Connecticut’s last commercial fishing village.” The tree will light up in front of thousands of people on...
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Alexis Holmes honored at Cheshire Academy after Olympic gold medal season
Olympic Gold Medalist Alexis Holmes was honored at her alma mater Cheshire Academy on Friday. “I’m really excited,” Holmes said. “I think this is my first time back on campus here since I graduated.” The 2018 graduate served as the honorary captain during the coin toss and was honored alongside her family at halftime. The school proclaimed Friday as “Alexis…
