Tag: Onondaga County
Festival of Trees to showcase Syracuse’s many cultures
The Festival of Trees is the museum's largest annual fundraising event, raising approximately $50,000 each year. Read More »
Sensory-friendly performance of ‘The Nutcracker’ comes to Syracuse this season
The ballet will bring joy to more families this holiday season with new sensory-friendly adaptations. Read More »
'The Lion King' generates record-breaking millions in economic benefit for Syracuse
After its three-week run in downtown Syracuse, “The Lion King” provided millions in revenue to the city as it set a record with its earnings. Read More »
Attorney: It’s ‘too early to tell’ if a Syracuse University graduate student facing child pornography charges will go to trial
Bingdong Gu, a 22-year-old in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, appeared in Syracuse Criminal Court on Nov. 20 for a preliminary hearing. Read More »
Consensual cuddling event to be held in Syracuse this weekend
Cuddle partying is a thing in Syracuse, and there will be a “Harvest Cuddle Party!” on Sunday. The event is meant to serve as a workshop for exploring communication and boundaries. Read More »
Football player’s Lil Uzi Vert-inspired extra credit assignment on cell division goes viral
Julien Turner created a biology-themed music video that has amassed more than 850,000 views on YouTube. Read More »
Pilot re-entry program at PEACE, Inc. reunites families
PEACE, Inc.’s program helps families and individuals become self-sufficient, the majority of whom living under the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Read More »
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 »
World War I exhibit showcases conflict's impact on Onondaga County
The Onondaga Historical Association will open an exhibit covering the history of the war and its impact on the community. The exhibit will run until Nov. 11, 2018. 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 »
ArtRage Gallery to present performance art showcase ‘NOT NORMAL: Art in the Age of Trump’
This weekend, community members can experience performance art pieces responding to President Donald Trump’s first year in office. Read More »
Syracuse event celebrates centennial anniversary of women’s suffrage in New York state
Profits from the event will go to the Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation and the YWCA of Syracuse and Onondaga County. 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 »
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 »
Building an Amazon headquarters in Syracuse could save the city
Business columnist Adam Friedman explains why Syracuse is a prime candidate for a new Amazon headquarters in central New York. Read More »
DeWitt resident Laurence Segal quit his job to collect bottles for breast cancer research
Segal spends about 18 hours every day rummaging through garbage bins in search of used bottles to donate to breast cancer foundations. Read More »
The Sweet Praxis turns 1 year old, celebrates community outreach
The local restaurant and bakery will host a one-year anniversary event all day Friday, serving free treats and new foods as a way to celebrate its growth and customers. Read More »
The Horned Dorset Inn offers farm-to-table food, jazzy service
The 40-year-old restaurant changes its food based on the changing of the seasons, and this year, it’s celebrating its history with a throwback menu. Read More »
Syracuse police investigate stabbing at party on Sumner Avenue
A 21-year-old man was injured at a party early Sunday morning, police said, after being stabbed in the neck. Read More »
Making weekend plans? Pulp's got you covered
Here are four things to do in and around Syracuse this weekend. Read More »