News across Onondaga County

Robert Pattinson lands chilling ‘Primetime’ portrayal despite tepid framing
Despite Robert Pattinson’s unnerving performance, the muddled message of “Primetime” keeps the film from becoming one of 2026's greats.
What Syracuse did to beat Notre Dame — and how it can carry over to rest of 2026
Syracuse men’s soccer upset then-No. 10 Notre Dame on Friday night for its first Atlantic Coast Conference victory of 2026. Here are three keys from the Orange’s win and how they'll carry those strengths through the rest of the season.
ChatGPT Voice’s targeted advertisements pose threat to older people
OpenAI is taking advantage of an older, more vulnerable generation with ChatGPT Voice. Seniors are one of the age groups most likely to live alone, and they also tend to be less socially engaged.

What is kratom? Uncovering the opioid-like drug affecting college campuses
The recent deaths of two Ole Miss students linked to kratom, an unregulated opioid-like substance, have garnered national attention.
Trump’s dangerous, unparalleled war on press ignores media’s crucial role
The president may have the right to his White House, but he doesn’t have the right to censor the instruments designed to keep him in check.
Rep. Crockett praising Chris Brown shows lack of awareness, accountability
Rep. Jasmine Crockett is facing backlash after honoring abuser Chris Brown. Our columnist argues she needs to be mindful of who she elevates.

AOC comes to Syracuse in an effort to reengage dormant Democratic voters
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez' Monday trip to Syracuse was the last leg of a three-city tour across Upstate New York. She also visited Ithaca and Buffalo.
Brown says Steve Angeli will start against UConn: ‘He’s our quarterback’
Despite throwing five interceptions in the last two games, Steve Angeli will start at quarterback against UConn on Saturday, Fran Brown said at his media availability Monday.
SU volleyball falls in straight sets to Notre Dame, starts ACC play 0-2
Syracuse volleyball suffered its second straight sweep to open ACC play, falling 3-0 to Notre Dame on Sunday. The Orange had 17 fewer kills, eight fewer digs and six fewer blocks than ND.

No. 11 SU falls to No. 3 Wake Forest 4-2, splits 1st ACC weekend
No. 11 Syracuse field hockey drew within one goal twice, but ultimately fell to No. 3 Wake Forest on Sunday. The 4-2 loss was the Orange’s second defeat of the season and their first in Atlantic Coast Conference play.

1st set woes doom Syracuse volleyball in 3-0 loss to Notre Dame
In its 3-0 loss to Notre Dame on Sunday, Syracuse volleyball struggled mightily in the first set, which set the tone for the match. SU committed eight first-set attack errors at a measly 3.1% clip.
Jackson Kinsler’s dogged play drives SU ice hockey to win over Stonehill
Jackson Kinsler scored twice in Syracuse ice hockey’s 4-1 win versus Stonehill on Saturday. SU head coach Brian Idalski hopes her relentlessness spreads throughout the Orange’s lineup.