SU junior envisions audio app that takes pressure away from looking perfect
The new app, currently in beta testing, aims to prevent self-image issues by sharing audio-only content. Read more »
Beyond the Hill
Syracuse film company is ‘staking their claim’ in the film industry
Production company American High works with the Visit Syracuse Film Office to promote and develop the Syracuse film industry Read more »
After last year’s cancellation, vendors react to return of NYS Fair
The New York State Fair will return on Aug. 20 and vendors are excited to be back. Read more »
There's nothing traditional about this environmental advocacy group
Community organization focussed on impacting the environment through non-traditional methods. Read more »
Food Truck Fridays summer event makes return to Everson Community Plaza
Food Truck Fridays at Everson Community Plaza are back this year starting Friday and running through August 27. Read more »
Rise N Shine owner opens new '90s themed restaurant Loded
Loded owner designed the interior of her new restaurant with a ‘90s theme in mind, and the menu is equally creative and dynamic. Read more »
Syracuse marketing company looks to promote restaurants around New York
Marketing company based in Syracuse looks to promote restaurants around the state. Read more »
SU alumna Mallory Rubin explains how she leads The Ringer
SU alumna returned virtually to talk about her career since graduating in 2008 to currently working as the editor in chief at The Ringer. Read more »
2 friends sell custom apparel, jewelry with new downtown boutique The Spot
A new boutique opened in downtown Syracuse on April 10. The owners Stacy Altenor and Clarice Crosby aim to have affordable and tailored collections. Read more »
This spring cleaning, use your leftovers to make a garbage salad
Your new favorite salad has no recipe and takes 10 minutes to make, but it’ll help you clean out your kitchen. Read more »
Mitchell Kuga on his unconventional career path, journey to embracing identity
The 2009 Newhouse grad spoke about giving yourself permission to grow as a writer and finding your career path. Read more »
SU juniors create 'You Can Too Syracuse' to mentor young students of color
2 SU students created the Syracuse branch of You Can Too to offer Black, Brown and Latinx students educational help through tutoring resources, resume reviews and creating a LinkedIn profile. Read more »
'It absolutely destroyed us': How Charlee's Pizzeria persisted through pandemic
This Syracuse pizzeria’s co-owners think they are “mad scientists” in the kitchen. Since March 8, they have been serving pies and slices from Armory Square. Read more »
2-day pop-up market features local Black-owned businesses
Black Artist Collective, the Creators Lounge and The McCarthy Mercantile collaborated to hold the Black Creatives and Culture Market, an in-person shopping weekend for Black-owned businesses. Read more »
How the NYS Fairgrounds became 1 of NY's largest vaccination sites
The Exposition Center at the New York State Fairgrounds is being used as Onondaga County’s main COVID vaccination site. Read more »
Armory Square restaurant brings Southern twist to vegan cuisine
Our Vegan Corner in Armory Square serves vegan soul food and mexican food, including mac & cheese, ribs, fried chicken and nachos. Read more »
iSchool alum's 'Itemize' app takes pain out of reporting stolen belongings
SU alum, graduate student and junior launched the beta version of their website for their company Itemize, which helps users store their technology’s serial numbers. Read more »
Behind Syracuse's newest burger joint, Mad Burger Co.
Mad Burger Co. — a new ghost kitchen restaurant in Tipp Hill — will begin delivering to the public on Friday. Read more »
Faegan's has reopened, but it looks different
Since reopening earlier this month, the pub looks forward to welcoming back longtime customers and adding more dining options back to their menu. Read more »
Hitting the slopes has become COVID-safe escape for college students
Ski and Snowboard mountains near Syracuse offer students discounted tickets, encouraging students to safely hit the slopes during the pandemic. Read more »
Safe Space CNY provides accessible mental health support services
Syracuse native creates a communal mental health collective, which runs support groups, to create another source of mental health support in the city. Read more »
Right Mind Syracuse offers variety of creative art workshops
The workshops welcome artists of all experience levels to collaborate and create art projects, including paintings and snowflake string art. Read more »
SU alumnus lands million dollar deal on Shark Tank
Josh Aviv pitched his electric car charging business, receiving investment from sharks Lori Greiner and Mark Cuban. Read more »
Nonprofit '100 Black Men of Syracuse' will work with city leaders on change
The initiative, which features eight video interviews aims to hold community leaders accountable for addressing systemic racism. Read more »
