Good morning, Syracuse.

The school board approved a $715,000 (15-month) contract with XanEdu Publishing to launch the Elevate 3-1-5 initiative for 13 struggling schools on Wed, Feb.

11. Teachers objected to the decision over a lack of input on the plan and reliance on outside help.

Eleven SUNY community colleges will expand child care services by adding new slots for infants and toddlers + extending evening and weekend hours for student-parents in SUNY Reconnect programs focused on healthcare, cyber security, and advanced manufacturing.

The Fayetteville-Manlius school board secretly hired a PR consultant for $20,000 to guide messaging for new superintendent Magda Parvey as she started her role on March 2.

Board President Sarah Fitzgerald said the move aims to ensure teachers+parents+students get clear, positive information about her leadership.

The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority is hosting food drives (during the government shutdown) to support TSA employees at Syracuse Hancock International Airport.

The events will soon provide meals for federal security workers.

Onondaga County began a $13.7 million renovation at Onondaga Lake Park Marina in Liverpool, upgrading the failing retaining wall, adding boat and watercraft slips (26 for boats, 16 for watercraft), installing a fueling station, and dredging sediment, with work set to complete this year.

PB&J's Lunch Box in Liverpool serves an upgraded grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwich with candied pecans and tomato bisque that blends childhood memories with grown-up flavor.

Owner Pat Orr started with a food truck (launched on St. Patrick’s Day) and now welcomes diners at 663 Old Liverpool Road.

The city will demolish a 550-car downtown parking garage a block south of City Hall after three support columns failed and will seek bids in spring; demolition will last four months while a temporary lot (70 parking spaces) awaits redevelopment for retail, housing, and a new garage.

Rowers from local high schools shared quirky pre‑race rituals and picked their top erg sprinter during a media day poll on March 4, 2026 at Cicero‑North Syracuse High School — traditions ranged from beetroot banana snacks to team chants.

Syracuse women’s lacrosse upset Northwestern 9-6 on Thursday at Kyle Fieldhouse after Molly Guzik scored six goals and the defense forced 14 turnovers.

The team, now 5-3, will host Yale on Tuesday at the JMA Wireless Dome.

On March 3 and 4, high school rowing coaches at Cicero-North Syracuse High School discussed standout rowers who showed early energy and kept calm in rough conditions.

Coaches from various teams (Baldwinsville, Fayetteville-Manlius, Liverpool, and Syracuse City) noted these qualities will boost competitive seasons ahead.

Adrian Autry is out and Syracuse sports leaders are weighing his replacement as the next men's basketball coach, with local candidates Bryan Hodgson and Gerry McNamara in high consideration and a decision expected soon.

Brett Jefferson, a Syracuse national champion lacrosse player and Hurricanes season ticket-holder, joined the team's ownership group Thursday alongside Marc Grandisson and Bobby Farnham.

His investment brings local insight — supporting the growth of the franchise under owner Tom Dundon.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Crouse Hinds Concert Theater — Tickets available — Experience the legacy of Simon & Garfunkel through music and multimedia in a captivating live performance.

Free Show by The Mere Mortals

8-11 p.m. — Middle Ages Brewing Company — Free entry — Experience a thrilling night of danceable hits from local supergroup The Mere Mortals.

Syracuse Men's Lacrosse vs. Georgetown

11:30 p.m. — JMA Wireless Dome — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting college lacrosse matchup between Syracuse and Georgetown.

Royal Bunny Brunch

10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Marriott Syracuse Downtown — Ticket required — Enjoy a magical Easter brunch with beloved characters and delicious family-style breakfast.

Dial Up the 90's

8-11 p.m. — Middle Ages Brewing Company — Free entry — Relive the glory of the 90's with a live band playing your favorite hits from grunge to pop.

Providence Bruins vs. Syracuse Crunch

7-8 p.m. — Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting AHL matchup between the Providence Bruins and Syracuse Crunch.

Dave East Concert

7-10 p.m. — Westcott Theater — Tickets from $93 — Experience an unforgettable performance by the renowned rapper Dave East.

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble

4-7 p.m. — Crouse hinds concert theater — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with the stars of Whose Line is it Anyway? in a hilarious live performance.