Good morning, Syracuse.

The largest gun show returns to the NYS Fairgrounds at the Micron Center of Progress building in Syracuse this weekend on Saturday, Oct.

17 from 9-5 and Sunday, Oct. 18 from 9-3. Over 800 exhibits will feature firearms, memorabilia and military items, with rules for unloaded and secured weapons.

On Oct. 4, 1864, about 150 delegates led by Reverend Henry Highland Garnet gathered at Wesleyan Methodist Church in Syracuse (amid the civil war) for the National Colored Men Convention, where Frederick Douglass was elected president and urged unity as delegates set a path for equal rights.

National Grid has forecast that typical residential customers will see electric bills increase from 3 to 5 percent and natural gas bills drop by about $9 this winter season (Nov.

1 through March 31) while the utility highlights available assistance programs for energy savings.

Syracuse University is offering a free three-hour Semiconductor Foundations course for veterans, military spouses, and service members, sponsored by Micron (available through Onward to Opportunity) that introduces participants to semiconductor careers in local chip factories planned in Clay.

Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli returned to practice Tuesday after getting a PRP injection on his left Achilles + teammates noted his improvement, and his progress will guide his potential return for Saturday's game against Louisville.

Section III boys soccer stats leaders by year in school were released through Oct.

13 - the update shows local team and player achievements in high school contests - marking key performance trends.

After the exhibition game on Tuesday, Oct.

13 in Uncasville where UConn won 72-52, Syracuse coach Gerry McNamara and UConn coach Dan Hurley said both teams are interested in reviving their old Big East rivalry with an annual matchup—possibly at Madison Square Garden.

General Brown moved to No. 11 in the latest NYSSWA state rankings for Section III Class C football as Lowville holds at No. 6 and Holland Patent advanced to a tie at No. 20 this week; the rankings will be updated every Wednesday.

Sadiq White decided to stay with Syracuse men's basketball after coach Gerry McNamara reassured him of his potential, with teammate Kiyan Anthony backing the move as the team prepares for a competitive season.

Syracuse lost its exhibition basketball game 72-52 to UConn Tuesday at Mohegan Sun Arena, missing two key players as first-year coach Gerry McNamara debuted.

The team will face Siena Sunday at MVP Arena to continue its preseason schedule (adjustments are expected).

Fayetteville-Manlius football is now ranked No. 3 in Class A after beating Whitesboro — and will face top-ranked West Genesee in a marquee Week 7 matchup this weekend.

Syracuse basketball lost to UConn 72-52 in an exhibition game Tuesday, Oct.

13 at Mohegan Sun Arena (in Uncasville, Conn) in first-year head coach Gerry McNamara's debut. Coach McNamara said the team must improve discipline ahead of Sunday's exhibition game in Albany.