Finding the princess: RetroGameCon brings gamers to Oncenter this weekend
The gaming convention brings people from around the region to Syracuse for two days of video game tournaments, raffles and nostalgia. Read more »
Central New York
Electronic duo Louis The Child returns to Syracuse at Westcott
The Westcott Theater hosted Chicago-duo Louis The Child and fellow electronic-based Point Point AND Chicago rapper Joey Purp at a sold out concert Friday night. Read more »
Lorraine Bower is just a regular graduate student, except when she’s in her Army uniform
Prior to Syracuse, Bower spent three years in the regular Army working in ammunition — handling everything from bullets to artillery rounds. Read more »
North Syracuse Christian Church holds monthly food 'give-a-way' to combat Syracuse poverty
The church will offer meals to community members for free at its monthly food “give-a-way” on Nov. 15 during National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. Read more »
Onondaga County Health Department hopes to combat opioid crisis by tackling child abuse and neglect
The Gifford Foundation will conclude on Wednesday its film series “What If…” to highlight the negative effects of child abuse. Read more »
New York women won the right to vote 100 years ago, but are still fighting for equality today
The 19th Amendment allowed women a voice in politics, but women across the country continue the fight for equality on other fronts. Read more »
The art of the interview: ‘Frost/Nixon’ play to take stage at CNY Playhouse
The most watched political interview in history will come to life on stage at The Central New York Playhouse this weekend. Read more »
How to make a college-budget Long Island Iced Tea
Take advantage of nips and experiment with drinks you might never make otherwise, and how to do it on a college-budget. Read more »
Battle of the giants: Hulu CEO quits to join Sony TV
TV columnist Malvika Randive explores what the future holds for the up-and-coming streaming service Hulu after its CEO jumped ship to Sony. Read more »
5 things to know about investigative journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones before she speaks at Syracuse University
The award-winning New York Times Magazine journalist will speak at Syracuse University campus and in downtown Syracuse on Thursday. Read more »
ACR Health receives grants for on-site mental health services, Drug User Health Hub
The nonprofit recently received about $300,000 to improve health services and combat AIDS and opioid abuse epidemics. Read more »
CNY Veterans Parade and Expo to celebrate 10th anniversary of honoring veterans and active service members
The 10th annual Veterans Parade and Expo will support veterans and active service members on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read more »
Documentary on former Syracuse Nationals player Jim Tucker marks his historic role in NBA and his life with Alzheimer’s
The first sneak preview of “Let ‘Em Know You’re There: The Story of Big Jim & the Triple Double” about former NBA player Jim Tucker will be screened Friday at The Palace Theatre in Syracuse. Read more »
Experts say mice are primary cause of Lyme disease, not deer
Experts studying ticks and diseases said mice are the primary cause of the spread of tick-borne illnesses, though the public commonly believes deer are the root of the problem. Read more »
Light Work to showcase portrait series by Brooklyn-based photographer John Edmonds
John Edmonds will share his perception of human anonymity through the exhibition in Syracuse. Read more »
Newhouse director Timi Komonibo balances recruiting students with running fashion enterprise
Komonibo founded her social enterprise, Style Lottery, in 2013. Four years later, she is a recipient of 2017 Bustle’s Upstart Award for her work in business, fashion and philanthropy. Read more »
Thrive at SU works to bridge gap between students and refugee community
Thrive at SU and InterFaith Works collaborate to connect Syracuse University students with the Syracuse refugee committee. Read more »
Cornell freshman’s YouTube video on college transition goes viral
Emery Bergmann set out to finish a class project that ended up being a viral video reaching other college freshmen across the country. Read more »
Good Life Youth Foundation uses hip-hop and entrepreneurship to help children
The organization will hold its second annual Good Life Masquerade Gala on Friday at SKY Armory to support life coaching for at-risk youth. Read more »
Syracuse Stage to host play following the life of a boy with autism
“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” is set to premiere at the Syracuse Stage on Wednesday. Read more »
Actor with autism will lead ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ for first time
Mickey Rowe is the first actor on the autism spectrum to play the lead role of Christopher Boone, who has autism, in any major production of the play. Read more »
Local jam and street/EDM bands to mix things up at Funk ‘n Waffles
Big Sexy and the Scrambled Eggs and Primate Fiasco will join on stage at Funk ‘n Waffles Friday night. Read more »
Updating Syracuse’s airport is critical for the local economy’s growth
Business columnist Daniel Strauss explains why revitalizing Syracuse’s transportation hub will ultimately increase jobs and create businesses in central New York. Read more »
UC Berkeley students skip exams to volunteer in wildfire-ravaged Northern California
Students at the University of California, Berkeley are working to aid those affected by “California’s Katrina.” Read more »
