Good morning, Syracuse.

Cyclist Ian Mackay, who is paralyzed, rides his power wheelchair along the Erie Canalway Trail at about 8 mph to highlight the need for accessible outdoor design in the Syracuse area.

His 360-mile journey from Albany to Buffalo continues as he updates his blog each day.

Walter 'Wally' Gaworecki Jr. is closing the Western Ranch Motor Inn’s restaurant and bar at 1255 State Fair Blvd. on Tuesday, Oct.

27 after 45 years, as he sells it to Lou Santaro who will convert the 42-room motel into an extended‐stay operation.

Construction is underway at the former Tops supermarket in Valley Plaza, where the new Super Imperial Market will open in spring 2027 after delays.

Local advocate Aunt Rhonda led a campaign for the store, which will be built in a 22,000 sqft space and supported by a state grant & plaza improvements.

The new Harborview Aquarium built by Crouse Health is nearing completion after three years of construction.

It will open later this fall in the Syracuse Inner Harbor and feature 29 exhibits with hundreds of freshwater and saltwater species — advance ticket sales are now available.

Syracuse University chancellor Mike Haynie urged faculty during his senate meeting on Friday, Sept.

18 (his first as chancellor) to refocus on academic excellence and student success rather than internal issues like parking to address enrollment challenges.

Children staying at Upstate Golisano now have a new playground designed for safety and therapy.

The 9,600 sqft space, developed from an unused basketball court, features adaptive swings, colorful slides and a car-themed seesaw (funded partly by Skaneateles Cares Car Club) for patients aged 5 to 17.

A state inspection found that residents at Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on James Street did not receive proper care, with some suffering severe pressure ulcers and unsafe kitchen conditions.

The report placed the nursing home back on the nation’s Special Focus Facility list (a sign of ongoing challenges) for over 300 residents.

Section III high school football coaches provided cumulative stat leaders as of Sept.

23 on syracuse.com with weekly updates scheduled every Thursday. Coaches are encouraged to submit missing data to ensure complete rankings.

On Sept. 23, Syracuse.com released its 2026 field hockey rankings, showing Liverpool held No. 3 for a second week while Baldwinsville entered the top 10 with a 3-1 record; weekly rankings will update Thursday with more local matchups.

West Genesee boys golf avenged its lone loss by edging Fayetteville-Manlius in a tight match Wednesday at Pine Grove Health and Country Club; senior Lincoln Christopher sealed the win with a one-under-par 34, giving West Genesee its fifth straight victory while Fayetteville-Manlius fell to an 8-2 season record.

Pat Spadafore released the Section III high school sports scoreboard for Sept.

23, detailing scores and stat leaders from games including soccer, tennis, volleyball, field hockey + golf at various local schools. The report shows team matchups and final scores across the region.

Molly Dickinson of Watertown qualified for the state meet in the 50 freestyle with a time of 24.68 while Olivia McManus of Baldwinsville and Vivian Pilon of Skaneateles/Marcellus qualified in the 100 freestyle — 58.95 and 59.36 respectively — during the Sept.

23 Section III girls swimming and diving meet.

Syracuse head coach Fran Brown is reassessing the quarterback role after Steve Angeli's play showed high interception numbers and heavy defensive pressure in recent games.

He may start Amari Odom if Angeli does not rebound after rest while offensive line issues persist.