Good morning, Syracuse.

Residents along Caughdenoy Road face ongoing noise and dust from Micron Technology construction in Clay (heavy truck traffic and frequent blasting disrupt daily life) as delays to planned rail spur and noise barriers prolong the impact.

Erin’s Angels of CNY will name Rebecca Shiroff of Bridgeport as its new executive director on Aug.

30 — she brings over 20 years’ nonprofit and business experience to expand food programs for children and grow regional partnerships.

Maria Calabrese Murray’s Navy WAVES uniform and hand-drawn map of Iwo Jima are on display at the National Veterans Resource Center at the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Building, donated by her daughter Susan Cooper.

Visitors can view the exhibit during regular operating hours as it honors Murray’s service and art education legacy.

Syracuse University is introducing an 18-credit journalism minor this fall for students outside the Newhouse School to learn research, writing, and ethics through courses in digital and broadcast news (contact department chairs Anthony Adornato and Greg Munno for details).

Baldwinsville Central School District is proposing to shift start times for seventh through twelfth graders to 8:45 a.m. based on research that shows later times help teens sleep better — discussions began in October 2025.

Nine students from Syracuse City School District completed a six-week summer program at Onondaga Community College that taught math, teamwork, and money management for advanced manufacturing careers.

They received certificates, laptops, and $1,000 stipends for full attendance.

Aurelius is key to the proposed 550-mile Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway as approving West Gennesee Street will close a 10-mile gap in the route.

A Town Board subcommittee will meet with byway reps Friday morning (tourism-based local businesses support the plan).

Between July 26 and Aug.

1, the Onondaga County Health Department inspected local eateries and found 49 passed with no violations while Columbus Bakery and Original Italian Pizza in Syracuse corrected earlier issues.

Under new management since May, Nob Hill Apartments have reduced code violations from 114 to 49 and started weekly pest treatments, improved cleaning, and fixed a water leak, though tenants still report pests and overflowing trash — prompting the company to add new security cameras to boost safety.

Syracuse basketball is scheduled to play St. John's on Sunday, Nov.

15 at Madison Square Garden as part of its 2026-27 non-conference schedule — the game marks a long-anticipated return to the historic venue.

The Syracuse Mets rallied in the top of the ninth with consecutive homers to win 10-9 over Jacksonville at VyStar Ballpark on Wednesday night & Zach Franklin earned his sixth save.

They will face Jacksonville again on Thursday at 7:05 p.m. & Jonathan Santucci is set to start.

At Syracuse training camp today, players earned different jersey colors to indicate performance levels.

Top offensive performers, including wide receiver Darius Johnson, wear orange while key defensive players sport black & coach Fran Brown said the method rewards effort as players contend for starting roles.

Syracuse.com hosted day one of its 2026 fall sports media day yesterday at Cicero-North Syracuse, where football, gymnastics, cheerleading and marching band athletes joined media for photos and interviews presented by sponsors Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists and Crouse Health.

Two more media days will follow on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Billy Idol Concert

7:30 PM — Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of classic rock with Billy Idol in a vibrant outdoor setting.