Good morning, Syracuse.

At the Great New York State Fair in Geddes, fairgoers win stuffed animal prizes through games today — some keep them as souvenirs while others pass them on as gifts to family or friends.

The Horticulture Building now features a commercial landscaping display plus limited gladiolus, fruit, and cut flower shows at the State Fair, marking a change from past robust floral exhibits.

Volunteers hope fair leadership will adjust rules and parking to revive traditional horticulture displays next year.

On Friday, Sept. 4, Syracuse hosted the Shrek Rave at the New York State Fair where techno music, green lasers, and screens showing Shrek films and memes captivated fans and celebrated the franchise’s quirky legacy.

USDA approved SUNY ESF's genetically modified American chestnut tree today as a key step in restoring the iconic species (after six years of review).

Further EPA reviews will allow biotech research to drive wider restoration efforts.

Syracuse football dominated New Hampshire 66 to 3 at the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday as coach Fran Brown’s third season took off with Steve Angeli returning from injury and energizing local fans — the Orange will host California next Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at the Dome.

Section III field hockey has begun for Classes A and B, with teams like Rome Free Academy and Baldwinsville preparing for matchups (VVS at Camden on Sept.

11 and RFA at Baldwinsville on Sept. 18). Coaches praise returning talent and fresh strategies to build on last year’s performance.

Morrisville-Eaton football secured a 50-30 win over Frankfort-Schuyler at Frankfort-Schuyler Central School on Friday.

In his head coaching debut, Colbey Bixby celebrated the victory as the Mavericks prepare to host Dryden next Friday at 7 p.m.

Liverpool quarterback Nico Leone threw three touchdown passes + earned Game of the Week MVP honors in his QB debut when his team beat Elmira 56 to 13 at the local high school field.

On Friday night, Hayden Senger hit a walk-off homer that gave the Mets a 7-4 win to split their doubleheader at NBT Bank Stadium against Rochester.

The team dropped the opener 5-0 before rallying in the nightcap.

Section III field hockey has started for Classes C and D as Syracuse teams prepare for games including Mount Markham at Little Falls on Sept.

14 (a key matchup) and Morrisville-Eaton at Little Falls on Sept. 18.