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Syracuse startup Vigilare AI introduced TitanOps + a new AI security system that flags suspicious behavior without facial recognition.

The system connects with existing cameras at CenterState CEO's INSPYRE Innovation Hub and will drive growth after early funding and accelerator support.

Toys ‘R’ Us has opened a seasonal store at Destiny USA today — in the former Via Roma menswear shop on the mall’s second floor — offering toys, books, puzzles and games for all ages while operated by Austin-based About Go!

Retail Group.

AAA reports gas prices remain at record highs for autumn, with a national average of $4.35 a gallon and Syracuse prices at $4.36—a one-cent drop from last Monday.

Diesel prices are down nationally and unchanged locally.

Federal CDC data shows that heart disease caused over 40,000 deaths in New York in 2024 — the leading cause — while cancer claimed more than 32,000 lives as the state’s second-biggest killer.

Several real estate deals were completed in Onondaga County from Sept.

25 to 30, with sales ranging from $15K to $1.34M. A $630K apartment sale at 822-24 Kirkpatrick St. in Syracuse was among the transactions, which also covered commercial and land properties.

Syracuse basketball released its 2026-27 TV schedule today with game times set on ESPN, Fox, FS1, ACC Network and The CW; the season begins with a home opener against New Haven on Nov.

2 at 7 p.m. on ACC Network (Gerry McNamara debuts as head coach).

Anthony Dattellas, a former All-CNY lacrosse standout who got his first stick from Hall of Famer Mike Messere, is the new head coach for the CBA varsity boys lacrosse team.

He replaces Jeremy Boltus and will begin preparing as fall ball starts this month.

Central New York high school fall sports photos for Week 6 capture action in events held from Oct.

5-10 featuring girls soccer, boys golf sectionals, unified flag football and football matchups at local venues.

Syracuse football returns to the JMA Wireless Dome next Saturday to face Louisville after narrow losses to Cal and Virginia — injuries have forced the team to rely on a fourth-string quarterback as it aims to break its pattern of falling short.

Syracuse football lost 28-25 to Virginia as coaching mistakes and sideline disorganization led to lost timeouts late in the game (with mismanaged plays in the final minutes), leaving critics questioning Fran Brown's game management and calling for improvements in future contests.