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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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…
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Citywide cleanup of Hartford's green spaces underway for Love Hartford Week
On Saturday, Love Hartford Week kicked off at Colt Park. This is the fourth year the weeklong initiative to clean up and beautify the city has happened. “There are so many people in this community who care about their city,” said KNOX executive director Patrick Doyle. “Who care about their neighborhoods, who care about their parks and public spaces, who…
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Sen. Blumenthal returns from Middle East, supports sending military assets to Israel
On Friday, Senator Richard Blumenthal returned from his visit to the Middle East. He made stops in Jordan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and Israel. He says the trip was a part of a bipartisan effort to discuss diplomacy between Israel and its neighbors. “As dire and dangerous as the situation seems to be right now, there is…
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Preventing package theft as Prime Day items and holiday gifts start to arrive
Many people in Connecticut put in their orders for discounted items during Amazon’s Prime Day sales on Tuesday and Wednesday. As these items and many other online holiday purchases are delivered ‘porch pirates’ also known as packages thieves could be a problem for anyone not home when their orders arrive. New Haven Police Public Information Officer Christian Bruckhart says...
