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SRC Inc. in Cicero has been awarded a Pentagon contract of up to $500 million to supply counter-drone radar systems over the next three years.

It received a $10.2 million order for three Gryphon radars today and plans to hire 28 new workers in the Syracuse area.

National Grid is building underground 345kV power lines to serve Micron's chip factory in Clay.

The project, its largest customer effort, began in March and will add backup lines for each of the four planned fabrication facilities.

SUNY ESF President Joanie Mahoney announced her retirement after six years in the role and she will remain at the college as a tenured faculty member until a successor is named (she was the school’s first female president).

Jowonio School has named Will Stanton as Interim Director of Operations to manage tasks while it searches for a new Executive Director amid safety concerns and a state license review.

The school hosted a community event at Harvey’s Garden on Oct. 6 and plans weekly parenting workshops to rebuild trust.

I-690 east will close for two years starting late 2027 for a $2.1 billion project to remove elevated I-81 and rebuild lanes between West Street and North Crouse Avenue — drivers will see orange cones this fall as utility work starts and detours are set up for 33,000 daily cars.

Syracuse water commissioner Robert Brandt said nearly 30,000 lead pipes may require up to $700 million in replacements; the city plans to meet a federal mandate with a $25 million bond for 1,500 replacements, prioritizing homes with high risk (such as those with lead-poisoned children) amid delays from absentee landlords.

The American Heart Association will host the Go Red for Women Luncheon at the Oncenter in Syracuse on Oct.

29 + event chair Cary Mullin urged women to monitor heart health and adopt healthy habits, including regular checkups and exercise.

Developer Landmark Properties opened The Standard at Syracuse with 635 beds in a seven-story student housing project near Syracuse University in August.

The project repurposed the historic Temple Concord sanctuary as a 4,750 sqft amenity space for socializing and studying.

UConn receiver Javon Brown is doing well following a serious hit during a Syracuse game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium on Saturday, Oct.

3. He was taken off the field on a stretcher, left the hospital after good tests, and has rejoined his team.

Le Moyne College Dolphins are eligible for the NCAA Tournament this season—coach Nate Champion built a deep roster with transfers and new players, though point guard Ametri Moss remains sidelined amid an ongoing ACL appeal.

After Saturday’s UConn win, head coach Fran Brown said the team will make more changes so every player must earn his spot — no one is safe.

He expects sophomore Matthew Hawn to see playing time on the offensive line as Syracuse works to boost its performance.

Local high schools have posted their Week 4 football stats (Section III) and identified top leaders in passing, rushing and receiving.

The report gives community fans insight into standout athletes as the season continues.