2025 Onondaga County 4-H youth fair kicks off at New York State Fairgrounds
The 4-H Youth Fair kicked off at the Fairgrounds on Monday with over 200 projects put on display by the next generation of researchers and scientists. The 4-H Youth Fair…
Syracuse’s 69th Polish Festival celebrates culture, community, scholarships
Clinton Square is alive with the sounds of music, the smell of pierogies, and the spirit of tradition as the 69th annual Syracuse Polish Festival brings locals downtown this weekend.
Turning celebration into civic action: How Syracuse’s Juneteenth celebration became a launchpad for change
Community focused festivals like Juneteenth provide a strategic opportunity for grassroots organizations to mobilize civic action. These events naturally attract residents who are deeply connected to their cultural identity and…
Syracuse Boat Tours expands in second season, highlights Erie Canal history
Syracuse Boat Tours is entering its second season with a new boat and expanded routes that highlight Central New York’s waterways and history. The tours offer residents a chance to…
Multimedia exhibit highlights art as an act of liberation
A new art exhibit at Light Works has helped underscore the importance of art as an act of liberation for Black and Indigenous communities.
Pride on tap: Manlius celebrates LGBTQ+ community with grassroots festival
Manlius showed its small-town pride with bold colors and local spirit on full display. Rainbow flags fluttered outside the Seneca Street Brew Pub, where families, friends and allies came together…
Movie theaters adapt to streaming era challenges
In the years directly following the COVID pandemic, going to the movies fell out of favor with the availability of popular streaming services, such as Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Max.…
Quilting kits add a creative twist to little free libraries across Onondaga County
Typically known for sharing books, small, community-run library boxes are now also becoming hubs for creativity and connection through the Little Free Fibrary initiative, launched by Rachel Ivy Clarke.
New York Blues Festival begins 27th year with sought after headliner
The annual New York State Blues Festival opened at the New York State Fairgrounds on Thursday afternoon, kicking off a three-day event featuring local and big-man artists.
A look inside Syracuse Landmark Theatre as next phase of restoration begins
Syracuse Landmark Theatre announced the next phase in it's restoration process Tuesday with the goal of returning the building to its original 1928 look.