Good morning, Syracuse.

Filming for 'The Guide,' a psychological thriller by Inon and Natalie Shampanier has begun today in Syracuse.

The movie stars James Badge Dale, Abigail Cowen, and Edouard Philipponnat and will follow a young woman at a psilocybin retreat as her past merges with her present (exact locations remain undisclosed).

In April, National Grid shut power for 7,245 Upstate residential customers amid high winter bills and growing unpaid balances, while nonresidential shutoffs rose by 62%.

Payment plan use increased by 39% as customers struggled with higher heating costs + rising supply rates, and state relief measures are expected to help next.

Columnist Sean Kirst delivered his TEDx talk, 'The Imperative of True Stories', on April 16 at Tan Auditorium at Syracuse University.

He drew on his 50+ year career as a journalist (sharing examples from history and modern media) to highlight the need for genuine storytelling.

Local group Local Economies Forward NY has launched a $154,740 ad blitz to support Bill Magnarelli in his primary campaign against Mo Brown.

The ads began arriving in Syracuse mailboxes this week ahead of the June 23 election in the 129th Assembly District (where more than 31,000 registered voters reside).

Judges ruled Friday that Syracuse University’s Schine Student Center remains tax-exempt after the city could not prove it should be taxed — a future ruling may decide if SU receives a tax refund.

Onondaga County Traffic Safety Advisory Board warned parents to talk with teens about safe ride plans as Onondaga County's Senior Skip Day is on June 12 (the advisory comes amid warnings of higher teen driving risks during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer).

Tick season is off to an early start in Central New York as experts say a snowy winter boosted tick survival, raising the risk of Lyme disease.

Residents spending time outdoors should use EPA-approved repellents and perform full-body checks to catch any ticks quickly.

At Taste of Syracuse 2026 downtown, attendees build a 10-course tasting menu from $2 samples (totaling $20) that offers global flavors from Korean to Jamaican.

The food festival gives locals a unique way to explore diverse tastes from community vendors.

Section III girls track athletes qualified on Thursday, June 4 at Cicero-North Syracuse High School and will compete at the state championship meet at Webster Schroeder High School on June 13-14.

Matt Rudick hit a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Mets to a 3-2 win over the RailRiders at NBT Bank Stadium on Thursday night, marking their fourth walk-off win this season.

Syracuse basketball is finalizing plans for the ACC/SEC Challenge for the 2026 season (early December) as officials decide if the game will be played on the road or at home.

Likely opponents include teams like LSU, though the final matchup remains unannounced.

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.

Serani Live Performance

10:00 – 11:30 PM — Westcott Theater — Tickets from $148 — Experience an unforgettable evening with the captivating sounds of Serani.