Good morning, Syracuse.

Blueprint 15 hosted a block party yesterday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Libba Cotten Grove (1338 South State Street) to celebrate neighborhood development amid ongoing construction and street detours.

Music, food, and games let residents learn about plans for local improvements.

Residents met Monday night at a Northside Community Watch meeting to discuss neighborhood concerns — including vacant homes, drugs, and homelessness — and spoke with sheriff candidate Robert Lenhart about ways to improve local law enforcement.

The group meets monthly to keep the area informed.

The Main Street Program is investing $2 million to upgrade 19 storefronts on the North Side, including Francesca's on N.

Salina, with county funds and business matches as property owners contribute 25% and contractors begin scheduling work across several neighborhoods.

Chobani released renderings for its $1.2 billion yogurt plant in Rome at Griffiss Business and Technology Park.

The design features a circular public courtyard similar to Apple Park, with construction scheduled to start in spring 2027 and take 15 months (details forthcoming).

Scholars and Champs moved its vintage SU clothing store from downtown to 742 S.

Crouse Ave near campus, showing strong foot traffic three days after opening (in the former Bayberry Uniforms location). The shop is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Disney On Ice’s 'Find Your Hero' will glide into Syracuse from Thursday, Dec.

17 through Sunday, Dec. 20 at Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial (tickets go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 25).

In 2025, Clay taxpayers sent over $59 million to the Liverpool Central School District, the highest town payment in Central NY, while Syracuse taxpayers paid over $68 million to their district; records from the NYS Comptroller show that district levies vary based on community coverage.

Section III marching bands are finalizing themed shows ahead of the season starting Sept.

12 at East Syracuse Minoa and Jordan-Elbridge (their programs include tunes like 'Crazy Train' and Lady Gaga selections) as Liverpool, Oswego and Jordan-Elbridge prepare to defend their state champion titles.

Former Syracuse star Matthew Bergeron signed a four-year, $96-million extension with the Falcons earlier this month, becoming the highest-paid Canadian NFL guard.

He often returns to his hometown to support local flag football leagues.

Syracuse.com held its 2026 fall sports media day Wednesday, Aug.

19 at Cicero-North Syracuse (presented by SOS and Crouse Health) where cross country, field hockey and volleyball athletes were interviewed and photographed; upcoming features will be posted soon.

The Syracuse Mets beat the Worcester Red Sox 5-1 on Tuesday night at NBT Bank Stadium as Ronny Mauricio’s three-hit performance, including a two-run home run (his 15th this season), helped build their lead.

The Mets will face Worcester again Wednesday at 6:35 p.m.

Former Syracuse star Donte Greene competes in the Big3 with the Detroit Amps (after four NBA years and nine overseas seasons) to balance basketball with family time and appreciates Ice Cube’s hands-on approach as he stays a dedicated dad.