Good morning, Syracuse.

Neighbors gathered on Wednesday at Brattle Road to say goodbye to longtime mail carrier Dave Hamilton (41 years of service) as he retired from his daily rounds.

He was celebrated for his personal touches and will now enjoy more time with his grandson.

On Tuesday, Sept. 29, a community ceremony was held at 534 Butternut Street when a street sign reading "Lombardi's Way" was dedicated to Lombardi's Imports, a store that has served neighbors for over 50 years.

The Central New York Community Foundation hired Madeline Thibault as its new philanthropic advisor.

She will work with donors and nonprofit partners (drawing on her legal and civic experience) to plan charitable giving across the region.

The 23rd Syracuse International Film Festival kicks off today at Catherine Cummings Theatre in Cazenovia and runs through Sunday at the Palace Theater in Eastwood — featuring award-winning films, diverse genres and new programming options.

Syracuse schools are boosting support with afterschool programs such as Building Men — which teaches respect and friendship — and additional wraparound services to meet basic needs, efforts that have reduced chronic absenteeism and lowered CPS calls.

More than 150 residents signed up for free OSHA-10 construction training hosted by Syracuse Housing Authority and McCormack Baron Salazar to expand the local workforce.

Twenty people attended classes at Hueber Breuer's office at 148 Berwyn Ave over the weekend, and future sessions will offer free transportation and gift cards.

The Syracuse Housing Authority named new senior housing building Simmons at East Adams during Tuesday’s groundbreaking to honor former director Bill Simmons, who left earlier this summer.

The project includes 125 affordable apartments and community facilities and will finish construction by Q2 Oct. 2028 at the East Adams site.

Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty led her team to a historic upset of top-seeded Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday, Sept.

29 at MSG—she, a Cicero-North Syracuse grad, scored 55 combined points in two games to advance the playoff series and head to a semifinal matchup.

Section III high school sports results from Sept.

29 showed Westhill girls volleyball handed Phoenix its first loss in an OHSL match and close contests unfolded in CCL, FL, and SCAC leagues+ highlighting competitive play among local teams.

CNS girls soccer edged past West Genesee in a 3-1 win on Tuesday as their defense held the Wildcats to a single goal in the final seconds; the team improved its perfect 8-0 record and remains focused on a state title.

The New York State Sportswriters Association released updated girls soccer state rankings on Tuesday, listing 17 Section III teams without dropouts and placing three teams at No.1 in their classes.

Cicero-North Syracuse leads in Class AAA and local teams like Baldwinsville and West Genesee are among the ranked schools (others are included).

Vernon Verona Sherrill became the top team in Class B after beating New Hartford 30 to 28; the undefeated team will play No.3 Chittenango next.

Rankings are released on Wednesdays during the season.

Syracuse.com released updated girls soccer rankings based on records through Sept.

29, showing Cicero-North Syracuse on top in Class AAA plus New Hartford leading in Class A. Exciting matchups in the Section III playoffs point to more competitive high school soccer this season.

A Syracuse judge grilled NCAA representatives during Wednesday’s court hearing on wide receiver Ross-Simmons’ request for a preliminary injunction to let him continue playing while challenging new eligibility rules.

A ruling is expected within the coming weeks at Onondaga County Supreme Court.