Good morning, Syracuse.

Jessica Watson has been promoted to senior vice president of CABVI's Syracuse division; she will lead production, warehousing and workforce development while aligning operations between Syracuse and Utica.

Watson brings more than 20 years of leadership and customer service experience, having served CABVI for 16 years.

FustCharles hired three new associates (Emilia Armani, Colleen Godleski and Andrea Ilioska) to expand its service offerings in manufacturing, healthcare, nonprofit and family-owned businesses in Syracuse today.

This week in Syracuse, dozens of local events including RetroGameCon 2026, Syracuse International Film Festival, Big East Powersports Show and haunted hayrides are planned from Tuesday through Sunday — residents can enjoy film screenings, live music, boat tours and seasonal cultural workshops.

Hunters must apply for deer management permits by Oct.

1 in most wildlife management units, while those in unlimited ones can apply anytime during the season; permits may also be transferred and bonus tags given with antlerless deer reports.

Syracuse Common Council voted unanimously to revoke Westcott Theater's permit because rising safety concerns halted live music performances.

Councilors will meet with event promoters today to plan future safety measures.

New York will shut its unemployment benefits system for up to 12 days starting 5 p.m. Nov.

2 as the state upgrades to a new cloud-based platform. People should certify for their weekly payment before the cutoff to avoid delays (mobile filing will replace faxes).

A manufacturing property at 6194 Thompson Road (DeWitt) was sold by Bretna LLC to POMFL Properties LLC for $1,325,000, while records show 28 other business and land sales across Onondaga County from Sept.

10 to 16 covering residential, commercial, and rural properties.

Local photos show high school fall sports across Central New York this week, with boys volleyball on Sept.

21, soccer in Camillus on Sept. 22, and a Port Byron field hockey match on Sept. 24 that raised funds for St. Jude (community donations helped support the event).

Syracuse’s football team faces Connecticut at noon Saturday on CBS Sports Network & a win is vital to break a 10-game losing streak and secure a better outlook for coach Steve Angeli.

The result will set the tone for their challenging schedule ahead.

The Los Angeles Lakers signed former Syracuse players Cole Swider and William Kyle III ahead of training camp.

Swider, returning after a season overseas, and Kyle, praised for his rim protection, inked Exhibit 10 deals + boosting the Lakers' roster with local talent.

The Bills overcame five turnovers against the Chargers on Sunday, Sept.

27 at Highmark Stadium as C.J. Gardner-Johnson + intercepted a key pass in the fourth quarter to secure a 24-16 win.

Section III boys and girls volleyball newcomers did very well this season as coaches said players in new roles made strong plays on both offense and defense to help lead teams to early wins.