Good morning, Syracuse.

Construction is underway on a new cricket field at Meltzer Park in Clay, where local cricket enthusiasts will have a safe home to play later this fall.

The town spent $9,000 from its park budget to level the site for local matches.

Coach Outlet is offering a 52% discount on the compact Ashton Mini Shoulder Bag for $109, compared to $225 before, featuring a detachable handle and crossbody strap, with free shipping on orders over $75.

Deathtrap by Ira Levin is live at Atonement Lutheran Church (116 W.

Glen Ave.) as part of CNY Playhouse's community-theater offering. The family-friendly comedy-thriller opened on Aug. 21 and runs through Aug. 29 with a 2-hr 30-min performance including a 15-min intermission.

Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, performed at Jammer’s Sports Bar on Aug.

21 as part of SU’s Blackout Banger series after a last-minute relocation from Westcott Theater due to overwhelming demand + about 200 college students watched his performance that featured his signature looksmaxxing and interactive style.

The Onondaga County Public Library and Aurora of CNY have partnered to launch the Bedtime Book Series for ASL story time across five local libraries — the program debuted at Lafayette Library in early August and will hold four more sessions in coming months to promote inclusivity and literacy.

Gardener Carol shared practical mum care tips in a gardening update published yesterday—she advises on simple routines to keep mums vibrant during late-season care.

Local gardeners can use her advice to brighten their outdoor spaces.

Syracuse faces a housing production bottleneck as local leaders say zoning, permitting, and financing delays limit construction amid growing demand.

The city has over 1,000 units under construction (below the needed rate), prompting calls to streamline processes for more affordable housing.

MJ Melendez hit a walk-off double in the bottom of the ninth to give the Mets a 4-3 win over the Worcester Red Sox Friday night at NBT Bank Stadium — the series continues Saturday at 6:35 p.m.