Cafe Sankofa Cooperative to hold in-person festivities commemorating Juneteenth
Cafe Sankofa to celebrate Juneteenth with gardening, yoga, art and dance. Read more »
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Urban Market Space boosts marketing opportunities for Black-owned businesses
Local business owner creates a market space at Sankofa Park in Southside neighborhood for Black-owned businesses. Read more »
Strong Hearts On The Hill staff, customers say goodbye to university location
The 100% vegan cafe is closing its Marshall Square Mall location after 7 ½ years in the university area. Read more »
Here are a few outdoor concerts returning to central New York this summer
In-person concerts are returning to CNY region this summer. Check out where a few are taking place. Read more »
Syracuse eateries to try this summer as weather gets nicer
Not sure where to eat out this summer? The D.O. has you covered with dining recommendations. Read more »
SU junior envisions audio app that takes pressure away from looking perfect
The new app, currently in beta testing, aims to prevent self-image issues by sharing audio-only content. Read more »
Syracuse film company is ‘staking their claim’ in the film industry
Production company American High works with the Visit Syracuse Film Office to promote and develop the Syracuse film industry Read more »
After last year’s cancellation, vendors react to return of NYS Fair
The New York State Fair will return on Aug. 20 and vendors are excited to be back. Read more »
There's nothing traditional about this environmental advocacy group
Community organization focussed on impacting the environment through non-traditional methods. Read more »
Rise N Shine owner opens new '90s themed restaurant Loded
Loded owner designed the interior of her new restaurant with a ‘90s theme in mind, and the menu is equally creative and dynamic. Read more »
New York businesses can open at full capacity starting May 19
Businesses may open at full capacity beginning May 19 if they can accommodate 6 feet of distance between patrons. Read more »
Syracuse marketing company looks to promote restaurants around New York
Marketing company based in Syracuse looks to promote restaurants around the state. Read more »
SU alumna Mallory Rubin explains how she leads The Ringer
SU alumna returned virtually to talk about her career since graduating in 2008 to currently working as the editor in chief at The Ringer. Read more »
2 friends sell custom apparel, jewelry with new downtown boutique The Spot
A new boutique opened in downtown Syracuse on April 10. The owners Stacy Altenor and Clarice Crosby aim to have affordable and tailored collections. Read more »
SU launches search committee for new chief of campus safety
The chief of campus security and emergency management services will oversee SU’s Department of Public Safety, as well as its Emergency Management and Global Safety and Support departments. Read more »
SU juniors create 'You Can Too Syracuse' to mentor young students of color
2 SU students created the Syracuse branch of You Can Too to offer Black, Brown and Latinx students educational help through tutoring resources, resume reviews and creating a LinkedIn profile. Read more »
Panelists discuss success as female executives at Whitman event
The panel featured Talbots CEO Lizanne Kindler, Oriana Fuentes, a 2012 SU graduate and the founder and chief operating officer of startup company Emptor, and Ashley Keyes, a 2014 SU graduate and a lab manager at Columbia University. Read more »
'It absolutely destroyed us': How Charlee's Pizzeria persisted through pandemic
This Syracuse pizzeria’s co-owners think they are “mad scientists” in the kitchen. Since March 8, they have been serving pies and slices from Armory Square. Read more »
2-day pop-up market features local Black-owned businesses
Black Artist Collective, the Creators Lounge and The McCarthy Mercantile collaborated to hold the Black Creatives and Culture Market, an in-person shopping weekend for Black-owned businesses. Read more »
How the NYS Fairgrounds became 1 of NY's largest vaccination sites
The Exposition Center at the New York State Fairgrounds is being used as Onondaga County’s main COVID vaccination site. Read more »
Armory Square restaurant brings Southern twist to vegan cuisine
Our Vegan Corner in Armory Square serves vegan soul food and mexican food, including mac & cheese, ribs, fried chicken and nachos. Read more »
Cuomo expands eviction protections for small businesses
Small businesses in Syracuse said coronavirus-related relief from state and local governments has made a considerable difference in their operations. Read more »
iSchool alum's 'Itemize' app takes pain out of reporting stolen belongings
SU alum, graduate student and junior launched the beta version of their website for their company Itemize, which helps users store their technology’s serial numbers. Read more »
Hitting the slopes has become COVID-safe escape for college students
Ski and Snowboard mountains near Syracuse offer students discounted tickets, encouraging students to safely hit the slopes during the pandemic. Read more »
