Good morning, Syracuse.

Sapphire Recruitment, rebranded in 2025 by CEO Susan Crossett, now works from a light-filled office at the Iron Pier (720 Van Rensselaer St.) in Syracuse and was honored as Business of the Year for Community Involvement after supporting over 25 nonprofits in 2025.

The Central New York Community Foundation has named Kristi Eck as chief innovation and growth officer for its Workforce Initiative starting July 13, to align job training for Micron’s planned chipmaking campus in Clay + manage $65 million in federal funding.

It will link local training providers with project needs.

During the 2024-25 school year, Superintendent Anthony Davis earned $255,000 as the highest-paid worker in Syracuse schools according to state and district records, and five other district employees earned over $200,000 including former deputy superintendent Pamela Odom.

Manlius Pebble Hill School will hold a graduation ceremony for 20 seniors on Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m. at 5300 Jamesville Ave, and the event will feature interviews with top students.

Baldwinsville Christian Academy will hold its graduation ceremony for seven seniors tomorrow at 7 p.m. at 7312 Van Buren Road (Baldwinsville) as Q&As with top students reveal insights into their future plans.

Maine-based High Tide Capital will convert the six-story Monroe Building on West Onondaga St. into 46 studio and one-bedroom apartments to meet local housing demand.

Construction will begin in fall and a ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for mid-June as 26 units are already leased.

Section III high school baseball playoff pitching leaders were updated as Cortland and New Hartford clashed at Onondaga Community College on Monday, June 1.

Coaches are using the stats to compare performances as teams advance in the sectional final.

CBA rallied on Tuesday night with a 9-7 win over Elmira that earned an at-large state playoff bid — they will face Niagara Falls at 10 a.m. Saturday at Frontier High School.

Beaver River beat Trumansburg 14-1 while Bishop Ludden-Grimes lost 14-4 to Oneonta applying the 10-run rule.

West Genesee beat Cicero North Syracuse 11-10 in the Section III Class A final when senior Sophia Lawrence scored with 45 seconds left, avenging last season's loss; the team will play Ithaca in the state subregional at Chenango Valley High today.

Bill Aris is at the center of a controversy after being removed as head coach for Fayetteville-Manlius track and field a month ago — he said he did not leave voluntarily, and the district is investigating coaching complaints with lawyer Randy Ray.

The review delays his return amid the championship season.

Final high school baseball rankings are out in Syracuse and surprise champions earned top spots across classes.

In Class B, lower-seeded Utica Notre Dame rallied to win the championship and will advance to state playoffs.

Oriskany Baseball won a sectional final Tuesday night with an 8 to 4 victory after a late rally, staying perfect at 20-0 (their fourth consecutive title).

They will face Section X champion Heuvelton in the regional final at St. Lawrence University.

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez made his first rehab appearance Tuesday night at NBT Bank Stadium, hitting two doubles and driving in two runs in a 6-5 loss to the RailRiders — the series continues with a doubleheader on Wednesday.

Jamesville-DeWitt girls lacrosse won their second consecutive Class C crown with a 10-7 win over South Jefferson Tuesday at SUNY Cortland.

The team will face Johnson City in the subregional round as they aim for a strong run at states.

Steel Hearts: The John Henry Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters — Tickets required — Witness an unforgettable musical journey through the heart of an iconic American tale.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Landmark Theatre — Ticket required — Experience the uplifting true story of Neil Diamond's rise to rock stardom through his iconic music.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Landmark Theatre, Syracuse, NY — Tickets required — Experience the uplifting story of Neil Diamond's rise to fame through his legendary songs.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Landmark Theatre, Syracuse, NY — Ticket required — Experience the uplifting true story of Neil Diamond's rise to fame through his timeless classics.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Landmark Theatre — Ticket required — Experience the uplifting true story of Neil Diamond through his iconic hits in a vibrant musical performance.

Lucy Darling's Magical Comedy Show

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Crouse Hinds Concert Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter and magic with the award-winning magician and comedian, Lucy Darling.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

1-4 p.m. — Landmark Theatre — Ticket required — Experience the uplifting true story of Neil Diamond's rise to fame, filled with his classic hits.

Syracuse Career Fair

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Marriott Syracuse Downtown — Free entry — Meet face to face with recruiters and explore various career opportunities from local and Fortune 500 companies.

Planet K-Pop Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Crouse Hinds Concert Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling beats of K-Pop hits live on stage.

Syracuse Speed Dating for Singles Ages 44-59

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Vicinos Brick and Brew — Ticket required — Connect with up to 12 singles in a fun and fast-paced environment.