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 fire victims without permanent housing as landlord and city negotiate
Residents of the Concord Hills Apartments in Hartford say they are still living in temporary housing nearly three months after a fire displace 50 households. “I don’t have nowhere to go,” Olga Amandon said. “Thinking what I’m going to do next, because you’re living in one place for 20 years and lost everything.” Amandon’s apartment is where the fire...
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What you need to know as cases of walking pneumonia are on the rise for children
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2024 has seen an increase of mycoplasma pneumonia, or walking pneumonia cases – especially in children. “We have seen over the past month and a half or two months a significant increase countrywide,” said Connecticut Children’s Physician-in-Chief and infectious disease specialist Dr. Juan Salazar. “This is a disease that is…
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Thriller-themed Halloween performance back in Plainville for the tenth year
For the tenth year, residents of Metacomet Road in Plainville will host a live performance as trick-or-treaters stop by the neighborhood on Halloween. “There’s so many lights, so many lasers and there’s so much fog,” said Dan Bucci, who set up the decorations with his wife Jennifer. Six houses on the street are participating in the “Mega Metacomet Halloween...
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CT tech company works to prevent foodborne bacteria and avoid outbreaks
At least 48 million people in the United States get sick from foodborne diseases each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC also says more than 100,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die from these diseases. “That’s unacceptable,” said congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. “This is all preventable.” Recent food recalls ranging from salmonella, listeria and e-coli…
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New AI facility at CCSU gives students a chance to gain hands-on experience
Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) marked the official opening of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Corridor on Monday. “It’s something, that is a technology that is here to stay,” CCSU President Dr. Zulma Toro said. “It’s something that we need to expose our students to.” The 5,000 square-foot facility is located inside of the Vance Academic Center and holds 110 AI-capable…
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After 21 years, West Hartford political Halloween house puts up final display
For 21 years, West Hartford resident Matt Warshauer has put up a political Halloween decoration outside of his house. “This year is an election year and so I always want to do something election related,” the political historian said. “Political effigies are something that go back to the founding of our country, so that’s what I’m doing.” He has...
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Hartford dedicates $16.5 million for businesses, youth and housing
On Thursday, the city of Hartford announced the creation of a $16.5 million fund dedicated to revitalizing neighborhoods in Hartford. The fund will be created using the surplus money from the fiscal year 2024. “I think it’s huge. I’m born and raised in this community, so it’s very personal for me,” Hartford Community Training Centers Coordinator Brian Sullivan said....
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Granby woman living the American Dream after escaping Vietnam
Devanney Do was only a teenager when she made her first attempt to escape Vietnam. Her parents, who were farmers, saved up money to send her and her sister on a boat headed for a better life. “I was terrified,” Do said. “We got caught by the communist and they put us in jail for a month.” She is one…
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Middle schooler leads $11.5 million project to build air filters for schools
Eniola Shokunbi said she wants to be president of the United States, but first she’s making an impact on her local community. “Eniola is fabulous,” State Senator Matt Lesser said. “She wows every room she’s in front of. She’s a real rock star.” In fifth grade, she led the efforts to create an air filter system that’s able to...
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Being blind won't stop a Manchester woman from running in Hartford Marathon
Over nine thousand runners will cross the finish line at Bushnell Park on Saturday for the Eversource Hartford Marathon. Participants will compete in a marathon, half marathon, a team relay or a charity 5k run. “We get to celebrate each individual,” said Hartford Marathon Foundation President Josh Miller. “They all have gotten to the finish line with a story, a…
