Good morning, Syracuse.

The Crouse Health Harborview Aquarium hosted county officials in its event space for a soft opening preview while planning additional soft openings in October as officials work toward a grand opening.

The project cost has increased from $85 million to about $103.9 million and Founders Memberships are now available.

National Grid employees volunteered at Schiller Park on Tuesday as part of its Global Grid for Good Day of Service, clearing overgrowth and repairing playground equipment (over 50 volunteers helped) to support the city’s Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs.

Syracuse preservationist Glenn Hinchey is restoring the historic grocery at 401 Hawley Ave to its original look + he plans to finish exterior work this year amid efforts to revive the neighborhood.

Albany-based Pamal Broadcasting will buy Galaxy Media, owner of 10 radio stations in Syracuse + Utica, pending FCC approval.

Pamal will assume day-to-day operations tomorrow under a marketing agreement as Galaxy founder Ed Levine plans his retirement later this year.

The Preservation Association of Central New York hosted its second annual Preservation in Bloom fundraiser last Sunday at Sycamore Hill Gardens in Marcellus.

The event raised awareness for historic preservation and featured a live demonstration on chemical-free lead paint removal from salvaged door plinths.

The Westcott Street Cultural Fair drew thousands on Sunday, Sept.

27 despite rainy weather. The event showcased 15 local musicians on three stages, food from neighborhood restaurants, a children's race, and more than 140 booths offering handmade items and local services.

Filipino food truck owner Azella Alvarez now drives her rebranded Oompa Loompyas truck in Mattydale; the vehicle, decorated with purple, cherry blossoms and the Filipino sun, honors her late son’s culinary dreams and serves West Coast lumpia recipes to local fans including veterans + first-timers.

Transportation crews are shifting traffic on I-690 westbound to build a new off-ramp to Crouse Avenue and are working on a roundabout at Almond & Van Buren Streets near local landmarks; Van Buren Street will reopen later this fall as work on I-81 north continues until year's end.

Tuesday, the $100.5 million second phase of the East Adams project broke ground for a 125-unit affordable senior housing building at Burt Street & State Street in the 15th Ward.

The project, led by McCormack Baron Salazar, started vertical construction after environmental cleanup and will be completed in 2027.

Local Section III coaches spotlight 32 newcomers in boys golf, girls tennis and swimming who have shown strong results this season.

The coaches praised standout scores and leadership — especially from players at Jordan-Elbridge and East Syracuse-Minoa — as they begin varsity roles.

SU’s Archbold Stadium opened in 1907 as a 30,000-seat concrete arena (called the greatest athletic arena in America) that saw the Orange beat Colgate 28-0 and marked the university’s rise as a leader in college sports.