Good morning, Syracuse.

The Village of Liverpool was voted the nicest place in America for 2026—Reader’s Digest said it shines for its vibrant main strip, charming landmarks like Heid’s and Onondaga Lake Park, and its close-knit community feel.

The quaint, one-square-mile village offers a unique local charm.

All Saints Church in Syracuse opposes the diocese’s plan to revive a local Courage International chapter, which task force members say promotes conversion therapy (a banned practice in New York).

The church has formally urged Bishop Lucia to reconsider the move.

On Wednesday, Sept. 23, a school bus in Martville briefly dragged 4-year-old Riley Ordway about 15 feet when its door caught her backpack; she was unharmed and school officials are reviewing safety procedures to prevent a similar incident.

Federal data shows that in the first quarter, average weekly pay in Onondaga County increased by 3.5% to $1,459, approaching an all-time high reached in the previous quarter.

Workers here earned more than those in Erie and Monroe, with only Albany posting a higher average.

The River Road bridge in Elbridge, carrying traffic over the Seneca River and Erie Canal, is closed due to safety deficiencies noted during a recent DOT inspection — the agency advises drivers to use alternate routes via State Route 31 and connecting roads.

More than 100 participants joined a walk to raise funds for alopecia areata at the Jamesville-DeWitt track on Saturday — the largest fundraiser of its kind has raised $3 million and provided vital resources.

Two large apartment complexes in Syracuse are nearly ready to reopen after three years of renovations and legal delays.

The Summit (formerly Vincent) in Outer Comstock is leasing over 100 units, and the Metropolitan on James St has its first three floors nearly finished with the remaining upgrades set for completion over the next six months.

VVS snapped a six-game losing streak by beating New Hartford 30-28 on Friday at their opponent’s field (their first win since 2018) with special teams making key plays.

Central New York golfers recorded holes-in-one from Sept 8 to Sept 23 at courses including Foxfire (Dan VanCott made a 128-yard shot), Millstone, Radisson Greens, Green Lakes and Beaver Meadows, with each achievement witnessed by fellow players.

Josephine Pinnock — a 4-star NYC guard from Christ the King High School — committed to play for Syracuse women's basketball on Friday night.

She chose the program after an unofficial visit and beat offers from Seton Hall, Hofstra and Stony Brook, becoming the first commitment in the Class of 2027.

Liverpool girls tennis beat Baldwinsville 4-3 on Friday during Senior Night, handing the Bees their first loss of the season and snapping a 20-match win streak.

The Legends will face F-M White on Saturday + Baldwinsville will host Henninger on Monday.