Welcome to the Great New York State Fair
The Great New York State Fair ran from Aug. 21 to Sept. 2. There were about 200 food vendors, 10,000 animals and a variety of… Read more »
Beyond the Hill
Local refugees work to become self-sustainable through community gardens, urban farming
Nearly two dozen refugees participate in the Syracuse Refugee Agriculture Partnership Program, where they get the resources they need to cultivate land and start their own farming businesses. Read more »
Historic home of women’s rights advocate now serves women in need
The preservation of historic buildings like The Mills House helps keep the legacies of women suffragists alive. Read more »
Video: Sights and sounds of the Winter Fair
Watch to see what drew thousands of visitors to the first-ever Winter Fair at the New York State Fairgrounds. Read more »
Video: Barbershop serves Syracuse community through family values
Collins Barber & Beauty Shop, managed by Charleston Collins, celebrates 51 years of the family business this year. Read more »
Video: Yoga with heART
Yoga with heART is a yoga class in the Everson Museum of Art run by instructor Dara Harper. The class meets every Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m Read more »
Video: Syracuse-based CoreLife Eatery opens in DeWitt
CoreLife Eatery specializes in customizable salads including grain, green and broth bowls. Read more »
Video: Get it while it's hot: Kasai Ramen opens in Syracuse
Syracuse's first ramen restaurant Kasai Ramen opened its doors on Monday. Located in Armory Square, it makes all noodles in-house. Read more »
These campus offices help students connect with the city of Syracuse through service
These SU staff are helping students connect with the Syracuse community in time for the holidays. Read more »
Video: Ish Guitars: A candy store for Syracuse musicians
Ish Guitars sells about 300 hundred guitars, some of which owner Jesse Wilson designed himself. Read more »
Rice University rolls out new financial aid initiative for low-income students
Rice University recently announced a financial aid initiative that reduces the cost of attendance for many students. Read more »
Video: Netflix co-founder, Marc Randolph, gives advice and remarks
Marc Randolph, the former Netflix CEO, was the keynote speaker at the sold out 2018 Upstate Unleashed Conference & Venture Ecosystem Awards and discussed Netflix's origin story and how budding entrepreneurs should believe in big ideas. Read more »
Video: Take a trip into XO Taco
Check out all that Syracuse’s newest restaurant, XO Taco, has to offer. Read more »
Experience the Westcott Street Cultural Fair in 360 degrees
Relive the Westcott Street Cultural Fair in virtual reality. Read more »
Video: Didn't go to the Westcott Street Cultural Fair? See what you missed.
The Westcott Street Cultural Fair hosted more than 120 vendors which included artists, restaurants and charities. Read more »
Shawn Mendes, Jack White kick off 1st day of Governors Ball
Twenty-three artists performed at four different stages Friday, including Syracuse native Post Malone, indie rock trio Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Londoner James Blake. Read more »
Obama Foundation and UChicago partner to grow next generation of leaders
The Obama Foundation and University of Chicago announced a new scholarship program in hopes of shaping the next generation of leaders. Read more »
Students from Ithaca College and Syracuse University to intern during Olympics with NBC
As millions tune in to watch the upcoming Winter Olympics, students at Ithaca College and SU have the opportunity of a lifetime to see the games in person while interning with NBC. Read more »
RPI student fulfills dream of finding meteorite
An RPI student walked out of his last class on a Wednesday hoping to fulfill his dream of finding a meteorite. By that Friday, after eight hours driving and even more spent searching, he had done just that. Read more »
SUNY Purchase stands in for Vietnam in ‘The Post’
The 500-acre campus was used to film scenes meant to take place in Vietnam. Read more »
20-year-old Brandeis student elected as youngest member of Massachusetts Democratic State Committee
Jonathan Goldman, a college student, plays squash and is now the youngest member of the committee. Read more »
Georgia student starts bakery to battle high costs of college education
Battling the high costs of a college education, a Georgia student bakes her way toward a degree. Read more »
Football player’s Lil Uzi Vert-inspired extra credit assignment on cell division goes viral
Julien Turner created a biology-themed music video that has amassed more than 850,000 views on YouTube. Read more »
Central Michigan University students aim to put emergency blue light phones in pockets with safety app
Seeking to replace an outdated system, two seniors at Central Michigan University developed an app that makes blue light phones fit in their pockets. Read more »
