Good morning, Syracuse.

Syracuse.com tracked grocery prices and found that staples like bread, chicken, butter and eggs were cheaper than last year, but ground beef cost rose over 13% to $6.99 in August (Bureau of Labor Statistics figures).

Pressed Caffè and Roastery opened last weekend at 1625 Milton Ave in Solvay.

The new shop offers espresso drinks, Italian-style breakfast and lunch items, and local baked goods (open 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday) to bring neighbors together.

Wegmans announced that its full-service Italian restaurant Amore inside the East Avenue store will serve its last customers on Oct.

31 after 13 years due to low customer turnout. The company will work with employees to help them find new roles within its stores.

Destiny USA is hosting its third Get Hired Job Fair on Thursday, Oct.

15 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Canyon on the mall's first floor, where over 20 employers will meet job seekers; applicants must bring a resume.

Syracuse University researchers discovered a fire amoeba that survives in temperatures up to 158°F (thrusting aside a decades-old scientific limit) and shared their findings after gathering water samples at Lassen Volcanic National Park in 2023.

Their breakthrough challenges past assumptions about the thermal bounds for complex life.

North Syracuse Central School District will show a $140.3M capital project proposal to voters on Dec.

17 that includes a $50M STEM hub & school renovations across the district. Construction is slated to begin in 2027 and finish by the 2032-33 school year while grade changes continue regardless.

The Department of Health’s Reality Check program is teaching students today about vape risks and deceptive tactics used by the tobacco industry during school visits in Onondaga, Oswego, and Cayuga counties.

The initiative seeks to empower youth and curb early nicotine addiction with hands-on media literacy lessons.

Second Chance Diner in Camillus released its fall-themed menu yesterday (Oct.

13) at 4002 W. Genesee St., offering comfort foods and unique recipes for the season.

Faith Heritage formed its first girls soccer team since 2021 and is already enjoying a winning season; coach Mike Peplinski said the team (which won 2-1 on Oct.

3) has brought new local spirit and success.

Syracuse coach Felisha Legette-Jack said Orange got better from playing UConn in an exhibition game at Mohegan Sun Arena on Monday (the game ended 88-60).

She praised the matchup for showing progress ahead of the season.