News across Onondaga County
Facing a labor shortage, SHA, developer host free construction workforce training for SHA residents
More than 150 people signed up for the training. Part of the challenge in hiring construction workers is the number of construction jobs happening in the region.
Lizzy McAlpine works through grief, love to reach new sound on ‘Angel’
Lizzy McAlpine’s latest album, “Angel,” is the singer’s triumph, featuring sonically different songs that cohesively mesh together.
Bandier musical trio strikes harmony, friendship singing in SU’s stairwells
Alyssa Pena, Kyra Rubenstein and Ronnie Kabbash formed Mothers and Mirrors last October as a way to share their passion for acoustic music.
Barbies, bracelets and rings: Viral trinket box unlocks Westcott’s whimsy
Outside the Westcott Barber Shop sits a pink "trinket box" where passersby can leave or take various items.

SU alum debuts ceramic collection, examines Black identity through collage
“Consequences of being” features collaged portraits of Black children to demonstrate the adultification of Black adolescence in society.

SU students’ music tastes adapt with new seasons, activities and friends
The fall season not only marks a new semester at Syracuse University, but when SU students shift their music taste to represent the season.
Beabadoobee’s angst matures musical identity in gritty rock album ‘Pylon’
Fueled by a gritty sound, beabadoobee's latest album, "Pylon," is the climax of her career, our columnist argues.
‘Canal as Collaborator’ exhibit dissects people’s relationship with water
On Sept. 18, artists Sarah Cameron Sunde and Kari Varner hosted an event discussing their "Canal as Collaborator" exhibition at Syracuse's Erie Canal Museum.

Empty Bowls fundraiser decorates almost 1,500 ceramics for food insecurity
The Everson Museum of Art hosted the Interreligious Food Consortium’s annual Empty Bowls fundraiser Friday.
Benne Anderson built on early success to become Syracuse’s top runner
Benne Anderson earned All-ACC recognition as an SU sophomore. He has continued his success early in his junior year, winning ACC Men’s Performer of the Week on Tuesday after being SU’s top finisher at the Meadows Challenge.
3 SU players’ shared high school years shape their influence on the Orange
Aubrey Turner, Tane King and Taylor Bigbie led The Hill School to an undefeated 2024 season. The three are now standouts at SU.
SU men’s cross country sits at No. 9 in USTFCCCA Poll for 2nd straight week
Syracuse men’s cross country remained at No. 9 in the USTFCCCA Poll, released Tuesday, for the second straight week. The ranking follows the Orange's second-place finish at the Meadows Challenge last weekend.