Good morning, Syracuse.

Mark Cass, longtime executive director of Northside Learning Center who mentored hundreds of New Americans, died Monday; his Janaza will be held today at 3 p.m. at Masjid Isa Maryam + burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, with a celebration of life planned for Sunday.

Owner Jeff Taylor expanded The Haven in Chittenango with eight Big Cat Bungalows and eight African Luxury Tents — offering views of lions, tigers, and giraffes.

Guests can book these new rooms now with more cottages, a pool, and a dining area planned to open later this year.

Central New York businesses interested in working on Micron Technology's Clay project can register for the free networking event 'Chips & Bricks: Building Regional Opportunities' on Aug.

25 at Drumlins Country Club near Syracuse. Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Aug. 19.

Einstein Bros. Bagels will open in the Life Sciences Complex next to the Center for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing in the week of Aug.

17, replacing the Life Sciences Café and Otto’s Juice Box as Campus Dining brings in national brands.

Marriott Syracuse Downtown marked its 10th anniversary (since its 2016 reopening) as city leaders noted major downtown changes amid a hotel room shortage.

A proposed hotel project on Warren Street (expected to boost local business) will add needed capacity for visitors.

Syracuse University brings real-world knowledge into classrooms by having practitioners share lessons from their current work.

Professors share hands-on insights from labs and community projects (such as a new fall course using AI tools) to help students see how theory works in practice.

Upstate University Hospital plans to shut East Adams Street as part of its $450 million ER expansion (aiming to improve trauma care at its new facility).

City officials and Crouse Hospital have raised concerns over patient access, leaving the decision with Syracuse Common Council.

Sally’s Sandwiches inside Pizza Cutters in Lyncourt now serves the viral footlong sub called the Gambino (priced at $13.99), made with crispy chicken, spicy vodka sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni and hot honey that customers order by the hundreds each day.

Home sale prices in four Onondaga County towns (Marcellus, Pompey, Skaneateles and Van Buren) have increased by over $50,000 on average compared with last year, with Skaneateles now averaging more than $1.16 million.

Data from the Greater Syracuse Association of Realtors shows most towns are experiencing rising trends through Aug. 11.

Nine Section III flag football players and three coaches will play an all-star scrimmage at halftime of the Bills’ preseason game today at Highmark Stadium + players from Syracuse East, Fayetteville-Manlius, and Oneida will face teams from Rochester and Buffalo in a 10-minute game while coaches are recognized.

Former Super Bowl champion coach Tom Coughlin attended SU football practices on Wednesday and Friday, offering advice during drills.

A former Orange player and assistant coach, he shared insights from his storied career that inspired players on the field.

Former Syracuse star Casey Powell has taken over as Le Moyne's head men's lacrosse coach to build a competitive Division I program.

He visited his former mentor & plans to use his championship experience to help the Dolphins earn an NEC bid ahead of upcoming matchups.

Rain halted Thursday's game between the Mets and the Jumbo Shrimp at VyStar Ballpark in the top of the fifth when Syracuse led 3-2; play resumed Friday at 5:05 p.m. with Zack Short on third and Vidal Bruján at bat.