Onondaga County Supervisors and Mayors associations want I-81 to maintain current route
Representatives from over a dozen suburban towns and villages advocated for either a hybrid tunnel or a new viaduct. Read more »
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Winter Fun
Arts, food, entertainment and outdoor activities to keep you busy during winter break in upstate New York. Read more »
Food Bank of Central New York partners with local grocery stores to fight hunger
This is how the Food Bank of Central New York helps feed 11 counties, 365 days a year. Read more »
J.I.D. brings fresh lyricism to sophomore album ‘DiCaprio 2’
With boastful beats and creative wordplay, J.I.D.’s “Dicaprio 2” solidifies his place as a much-watch rising star in the rap industry. Read more »
‘Polar Express’ Pajama Party brings community together with holiday cheer
Across New York state, families can enjoy "The Polar Express"-themed train rides and movie screenings throughout the holiday season. Read more »
Christmas comedy ‘Elf the Musical’ is playing at Syracuse Stage
“Elf The Musical,” a Syracuse Stage production performed in partnership with the Syracuse University Department of Drama, brings plenty of holiday cheer during its winter run. Read more »
Shallow Alcove, student trio, returns to folk roots in upcoming music
Student band Shallow Alcove doesn’t need a professional recording studio —just a hockey stick and some blankets. Read more »
Funk ’n Waffles celebrates four years of tears and joy, from Marshall Street to downtown
As Funk ‘n Waffles prepared for the evening rush one Friday night, owner Adam Gold rang up customers at the front register while employees who… Read more »
Manlius Art Cinema to celebrate 100th birthday with 10-cent screenings
The oldest theater in Onondaga County, the Manlius Art Cinema, will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a birthday celebration this weekend. Read more »
SU Abroad urges students to submit early applications as interest rises
The Syracuse University Abroad Office has seen an increase in applications, receiving more than 1,300 this semester alone. Some students have been deferred to other programs as a result. Read more »
Local rock climbing gym celebrates 1-year anniversary, offers space for students to find work-life balance
At Central Rock Gym, Syracuse University students and other climbers find community. Read more »
‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ to bring holiday cheer at newly renovated Redhouse Arts Center
The Redhouse’s production of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” plans to deliver plenty of laughs, smiles and holiday cheer this Christmas season. Read more »
Syracuse Improv Collective to perform at CNY Jazz Arts Center, showcasing program success
The Syracuse Improv Collective, a local troupe specializing in improv comedy, will host their next show at the CNY Jazz Central on Saturday, Dec. 8. Read more »
Hanukkah started Sunday night. Here’s how the SU community is celebrating this week
Sunday night marked the start of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah, known as the festival of lights. Read more »
CoreLife Eatery opens new DeWitt location after national expansion
Syracuse-born CoreLife Eatery just opened another location that’s closer to Syracuse University. The restaurant offers fresh bowls, salads and customizable plates. Read more »
The Women’s Network focuses on uplifting each other in the workplace
Junior Jamie Vinick established The Women’s Network at Syracuse University last year as an outlet for women to support, empower and uplift one another in their academic and professional lives. Read more »
Artist, advocate Robert Shetterly to speak for University Lecture Series
Acclaimed artist Robert Shetterly will speak in Crouse College on Thursday evening as part of Syracuse University’s fall 2018 University Lecture Series. Shetterly’s series of portraits, “Americans Who Tell the Truth” will be on display at SU. Read more »
5 ZIP codes in Syracuse are among most economically distressed in US
According to a national report, five ZIP codes in Syracuse ranked 90 or above in levels of economic distress on a 0-100 scale over a five-year period. Read more »
How a women’s empowerment program in Syracuse helps refugees find strength within themselves
The Women’s Empowerment Initiative was founded by Refugee and Immigrant Self-Empowerment in 2013 to promote self-efficacy for members of refugee and immigrant communities in Onondaga County. Read more »
Peaks Coffee to open after owner’s struggles with mental health
Cazenovia-based Peaks Coffee will return to its hometown roots, with a Syracuse cafe opening up this winter. Read more »
Downtown shops prepare for busy holiday season
In its small businesses, Armory Square is bringing warmth to winter this holiday season. Read more »
STATE OF MIND: Syracuse has one of the highest rates of poor mental health in New York state
Onondaga County residents had an average of 3.8 poor mental health days per month in 2018, just below the central New York average of 3.9.… Read more »
'WOMP WOMP': A small crowd turned out for UU's annual Bandersnatch concert series
As the lights dimmed in Goldstein Auditorium, Syracuse University’s Black Reign Step Team took the stage. They were opening for Wednesday night’s performers at the… Read more »
SahBabbii, Melii and Valee prove Bandersnatch is a great scene for emerging artists, college crowd
Although the crowd was small, Bandersnatch artists delivered memorable, high-energy performances. Read more »
