Good morning, Syracuse.

A Binghamton-based construction engineering firm opened an office in Salina in May to support its work on Micron projects.

The new branch on Buckley Road (with five employees) will handle stormwater inspections at the chipmaker's site and help prepare for a construction boom.

Harborview Aquarium in Syracuse is set to open next month after nearly five years of construction on its 80,000 sqft facility.

Animals will arrive in coming weeks as officials complete exhibits featuring native freshwater and exotic saltwater species (including sharks and sea turtles) for family visits.

Haudenosaunee nations gathered (in their finest regalia) at Lake Front Park in Liverpool for the annual Wooden Stick Festival to perform Smoke Dances that celebrate native heritage and centuries-old traditions.

A $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been awarded to Syracuse University's Maxwell School to train doctoral students in examining how policies and local conditions affect the health of midlife and older adults.

The program will include workshops, mentoring, and research labs on campus.

Hayati Grill (opened in May) at 2810 Lemoyne Ave now offers a family platter for four diners at $65, featuring grilled meats, rice and traditional sides for a hearty meal in Mattydale.

The restaurant accepts dine-in, takeout and delivery orders and serves until 11 p.m.

Syracuse University football will face Pitt tonight in Pittsburgh—head coach Fran Brown aims to break a long losing streak and boost the team’s play after a tough loss to Cal.

On Wednesday night, the Mets beat Lehigh Valley 5 to 4 at NBT Bank Stadium when Ryan Clifford hit a decisive home run in the sixth inning, keeping the team within 1.5 games of first in the International League standings.

State Supreme Court Justice Westlake questioned the NCAA lawyer during an eligibility hearing in Syracuse on Sept.

17 as Amarri Monroe sought a fifth year. Monroe, who secured a temporary restraining order (allowing him to practice with the team), awaits a written decision that could let him play this season.

The SU men's lacrosse team announced Jaxon Crouse, a left-handed 4-star midfielder and the 98th ranked prospect for the 2028 class, as its newest recruit.

The recruit from Salamanca, NY — who attends Western Reserve Academy and plays club for Sweetlax in Rochester — committed via social media Wednesday night.

Thursday's high school football games were covered live by Syracuse.com, which provided recaps and scores from matchups like Auburn hosting East Syracuse Minoa (6 p.m.) and other contests across the region.

Section III high school football players shined in Week 2, with standout efforts from Whitesboro's Giovanni Lang and Rome Free Academy's Mark Barone fueling excitement for Week 3 matchups across local high school teams.

Senior Ryan Sanderson scored a hat trick to lead Canastota to a 3-2 road win over Sherburne-Earlville on Wednesday.

The team, now at 3-1-1, will face Herkimer Friday at 4:30 p.m. as coach Gordy Gurson applauded the players’ teamwork and grit.

Fayetteville-Manlius swimmers Riley Fitzgerald, Audrey Fetterman, Callahan Frazee, Cayleigh Van Valkenburg and Keegan Nicolette led Section III girls swimming and diving as of Sept.

16. The standings were noted during Fall Sports Media Days at Cicero-North Syracuse High School.

Syracuse head coach Fran Brown hired veteran offensive line coach Juan Castillo after last season’s 3-9 finish.

Castillo, known for his NFL background, worked with players daily as the team prepared for Thursday’s game at Pittsburgh.