Toyota suspends production in two U.S. plants

Toyota is planning to temporarily shut down production at two U.S. plants, one in Kentucky and another in Texas, according to CNN. After a series of recalls Toyota's sales have been decreasing, and Toyota has decided to adjust production levels of some of its popular models. The Kentucky plant will not produce cars Feb. 26, while the Texas plant will suspend production the week of March 15 and in mid April.

Toyota's worldwide recall number is over 8.1 million. The company had to recall its vehicles with problems including sudden acceleration and defected break pedals. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said there have been a total 34 complaints of deaths since 2000.

To address this recall series, Toyota's president Akio Toyoda and other company executives will hold a press conference Wed. in Tokyo.

SU basketball fans get tickets for ESPN College GameDay

Around 200 fans lined up outside the Carrier Dome Box Office in Syracuse Tuesday morning, 9WSYR reports. A limited number of tickets were available for ESPN's College GameDay show that will air Saturday, Feb. 27 leading up to the sold-out SU/Villanova Big East basketball game at 9 p.m.

Syracuse University students had the chance to get the free tickets Mon. at Schine Student Center and the Carrier Dome Box Office. 

College GameDay is a live broadcast, and shows what the college campus is like the day of a big game. The show starts at 11 a.m., getting fans ready for the 9 p.m. Villanova/Syracuse matchup.

NY Jets in negotiations for summer training camp return in SUNY Cortland

The NY Jets spent their training camp at SUNY Cortland for the first time last summer. The NFL team attracted 34,000 fans, and Cortland's economy benefited around $4.26 million, according to the Post Standard. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer spoke with Jets owner Richard "Woody" Johnson recently about the team's plans for next season's training camp. Schumer said the Jets want about $200,000 from state economic development agencies to offset the cost of bringing the team back to Cortland. Schumer also said he will urge the state Economic Development Corp. to give the necessary aid.

Besides stating they enjoyed their time in Cortland, Jets spokesman Bruce Speight said the discussion have not gone beyond that. SUNY Cortland spokesman Peter Koryzno said something could be in place next month.