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 Public Schools to receive $5 million from the state to save jobs
At the Capitol today, House Speaker Matt Ritter and Senator Doug McCrory joined the Mayor of Hartford Arunan Arulampalam to announce $10.5 million in funding to prevent layoffs at Hartford Public Schools. “This is the beginning,” said Arulampalam. “It certainly doesn’t solve everything in Hartford Public Schools, but this is a commitment to working together to build strong schools for…
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Hartford welcomes new Archbishop to serve Catholic community
On Wednesday in Rome, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Archbishop Lenard P. Blair, who reached the retirement age of 75 years old. He is succeeded by Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne. “The city is a very vibrant city,” Archbishop Coyne said. “It’s filled with many different cultures and communities and that’s reflected in our churches.” Archbishop Coyne has been...
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New Britain announces the completion of its Stanley Loop Trail
The city of New Britain cut the ribbon this morning for the unveiling of Phase 2 of the Stanley Loop Trail. “Having access to high quality, safe, esthetically pleasing outdoor space goes a long way of enhancing the lives of those who live, work, and visit in New Britain,” said New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart. After years of planning, the…
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Sidewalk expansion could pause outdoor dining for some in West Hartford Center
Changes coming to West Hartford Center next year could impact businesses utilizing the town’s on-street parking space. The area is known for its outside dining and construction could temporarily pause this option for many restaurants. “In West Hartford it’s essential,” said Whitney Gostyla, a waitress at Luna Pizza. “It’s essential to see that your place is busy and there...
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Lake Compounce and Quassy Amusement Park are ready for opening day
The countdown for opening day at Lake Compounce and Quassy Amusement Park is on. Both of the parks will open their doors to visitors on Saturday. “We’re really excited about opening day,” Quassy co-owner George Frantzis said. “We’re ready for people to splash, enjoy the park, enjoy the land rides.” “We have something for every age group,” Lake Compounce’s...
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Mystic Aquarium welcomes new rescue seal
On Earth Day, crews and first responders from Mystic Aquarium rescued a gray seal on Block Island. The seal, which was found alone on the beach, was entangled in a fish net. Mystic Aquarium received the call on Sunday and was able to rescue the baby seal the next day. “Since 2018, we’ve actually seen the seal population in our…
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76-year-old Hartford man wants his diploma decades after expulsion from school
A 76-year-old man from Hartford said he wants his high school diploma 56 years after he was set to graduate. Gerald W. Fothergill, or Mike as many know him, attended Hartford Public High School in the 1960s. In his senior year, he said he was expelled by the school board for walking out of school the day after the assassination…
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Thousands of visitors head to Preston to pick tulips
It’s opening day at Wicked Tulips Flower Farm in Preston. Thousands of tulips are blooming at the farm this spring after the bulbs were brought over from the Netherlands and planted in the fall. “We do this every year and we’ve been here in Connecticut for four years,” co-owner Keriann Koeman said. “People love it. They didn’t know about...
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East Hartford plants dozens of cherry blossom trees for Earth Day
Monday marks the 54th celebration of Earth Day. It was first held on April 22, 1970 to celebrate the planet. In Hartford, Mayor Arunan Arulampalam kicked off celebrations at City Hall. “It is so important that we stop on this Earth Day and think about our own impacts on the climate around us,” he said. Meanwhile in East Hartford, the…
