Good morning, Syracuse.

Entrepreneur Brian Holmes, owner of dry cleaners and local recreational venues, shared his journey from working on cars in the Near West Side to leading thriving businesses in Syracuse.

He urged new leaders to keep learning (never become complacent) and to prioritize ethical service and community pride.

Micron Technology is building the nation’s largest chipmaking complex in Clay with top U.S. construction firms like Bechtel, Kiewit, Jacobs plus Gilbane preparing a fab site and wastewater plant.

The project, backed by state and federal subsidies, is expected to create jobs and drive local development.

VIP Development Associates will lead the redevelopment of the 97-year-old Sears store at 1300 S.

Salina St. into New York’s flagship semiconductor workforce training hub under the $200 million ON-RAMP program + planning involves a community advisory committee, with the training center set to open by the end of 2028.

ESF President Joanne 'Joanie' Mahoney announced her retirement on Oct.

6. She will step down after the 2026 to 2027 academic year when the SUNY Board of Trustees names her successor.

Three ECS professors will be honored on Monday, Nov.

2 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Drumlins Country Club in Syracuse during TACNY’s 26th Celebration of Technology Awards (Shi earns Young Technologist of the Year, Trimmer wins College Educator of the Year, Driscoll receives Lifetime Achievement).

Beginning in spring, 2027, Maxwell will offer a new academic track called the Sophomore Experience in Washington D.C.—open to undergraduates from local colleges looking to build connections without an internship requirement.

Three Syracuse University students spent 10 weeks this summer in the SURF Program at SUNY Upstate Medical University researching genetic mutations, behavioral therapy with a video game simulation, and cannabinoid compound effects.

The program, connected with SU’s SOURCE program, helped them decide on their career paths.

A study by Environment America Research & Policy Center found that 27.3 percent of public schools in Onondaga County have drinking water outlets with lead levels above 5 parts per billion.

Officials and advocates recommend that schools install filters and replace old fixtures to protect children’s health.

Eight Section III football teams show a turnaround as coaches credit team chemistry & diligent practice for their improved starts ahead of Week 5 games.

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Marcellus girls tennis team advanced to the Class C semifinal with a 4-3 win over Jamesville-DeWitt.

The Section III scoreboard also recorded boys golf, soccer, and volleyball results across CSC, OHSL, SCAC, and TVL — marking a busy day for high school sports.

The NYSSWA released its third girls soccer state rankings on Tuesday, with nine Section III teams in the top 10—undefeated New Hartford sits at number one while Cicero-North Syracuse fell to sixth after a loss to Shenendehowa.

Christian Brothers Academy's football team ended its historic 41-game win streak by losing three contests to private schools but secured a 41-0 home win over Baldwinsville that locked its No.-1 sectional seed; the team will face University Prep tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. in Syracuse.

Fulton Speedway officials announced Tuesday that Mat Williamson was disqualified from winning Saturday’s Outlaw 200 after his car was found with an unapproved engine part — leaving second-place finisher Felix Roy as the official winner with a $20,157 prize.

Section III high school football rankings saw shifts this week as Chittenango entered Class B at No. 28 and Vernon Verona Sherrill moved into the top 10.

Liverpool in Class AA improved to No. 8 while teams across divisions adjust their spots ahead of upcoming games.