American Legion Dunbar Post serves as safe space for Black Syracuse veterans
The American Legion Dunbar Post, one of the oldest predominantly-Black American Legion, operates as both a social hub and business in Westcott, Syracuse. Read more »
Beyond the Hill
African & Caribbean Central Market satisfies cultural cravings of origins
The African & Caribbean Central Market on North Salina Street sells cultural goods from countries like Ghana and Jamaica to customers in Syracuse. Read more »
Talking Cursive brewery offers creative menu, communal atmosphere
Talking Cursive is a brewery in Syracuse that aims to create a welcoming, communal experience for its customers. Read more »
SU alum Clothilde Ewing fills Black representation gap in children’s literature
Clothide Ewing, former Syracuse University student-athlete, published the children's book series “Stella,” the story of a quirky, spirited young Black girl, inspired by her daughter. Read more »
Project Mend magazine showcases works of formerly incarcerated writers
Project Mend is a magazine that amplifies voices of formerly incarcerated people by publishing their written work. Read more »
Upstate Eats shines spotlight on city's top flavors, dining spots
SavorCuse co-hosted their food sampling event at McCarthy Mercantile for the third year in a row. Both new and longtime Syracuse residents tried a variety of the city's dining spots and learned about the businesses. Read more »
The Cherry Pit to close after 4 years of providing sustainable fashion
The Cherry Pit, a Syracuse-based vintage clothing store that merged four owners' individual stores, will close so that each owner can pursue other fashion and retail endeavors. Read more »
‘A Place To Call Home’ explores Syracuse housing crisis through photography
ArtRage Gallery and Central Current news organization collaborated to curate the photography exhibit “A Place to Call Home,” which focuses on the housing crisis in Syracuse. Read more »
CNY Women’s Network's Galentine's party connects local businesswomen
The Central New York Women’s Network hosted its second annual Galentine’s Day Party, featuring merchandise and services from local women-owned businesses. Read more »
Central New York Flyers sled hockey brings inclusion, community to the ice
The Central New York Flyers sled hockey team is an adaptive recreational hockey team. With most of its members having disabilities, it is an accessible alternative to ice hockey. Read more »
Syracuse native Tom Kenny brings SpongeBob voice back to campus
Tom Kenny, voice actor of SpongeBob SquarePants, visited his hometown of Syracuse on Tuesday and held a Q&A session with Syracuse University students. Read more »
Eat Local New York reviews local tastes with genuine media content
Anthony Tringale created his Instagram account, @eatlocalnewyork, eight years ago. On it, he reviews food from upstate New York-area restaurants and even manages social media accounts for some of the restaurants he’s covered. Read more »
Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends focuses on community after rebrand
Coffee shop owner Kelsey Ball reintroduced the Syracuse community to former Peaks Coffee Company last month with a name change to Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends. Read more »
SU alum Bassam Shawl stars in stand-up comedy after lobbyist career
Syracuse University alumnus Bassam Shawl uses lessons learned on SU's campus to inform and improve his comedy shows. Read more »
Intergenerational Clothing Exchange offers free donated apparel, supports women’s education
The Intergenerational Clothing Exchange offers secondhand clothing to people of all faiths, religions and races. Read more »
Syracuse Winter Fair is 'a melting pot' for attendees
The Syracuse Winter Fair provides a summer festival experience for upstate New Yorkers in late January with fair rides and food. Read more »
Wally Feresten's SU social life helps him through 35-year career at SNL
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Wally Feresten has been making people laugh his entire life.… Read more »
Winter Fair provides diverse meats, sweets to central New York
Food vendors at the Syracuse Winter Fair sell a variety of cultural foods, some with untraditional twists. Read more »
Syracuse Antique Exchange offers 4 floors of vintage records, clothes
The Syracuse Antique Exchange is a four floor antique mall offering customers a wide selection of unique and quirky items, including a human skeleton. Read more »
Syracuse Winter Fair counters harsh winters with summer fun, live music
The Syracuse Winter Fair brought community members and entertainers together through live music, dance and fashion. Read more »
Syracuse's Get Smashed serves smash burgers out of ghost kitchen
Get Smashed is a local restaurant serving customers smash burgers with locally sourced ingredients and homemade spices. Read more »
Megaton Games brings vintage video games to Syracuse’s 'fighting community'
Megaton Games in Syracuse’s Eastwood neighborhood opened in November 2024, offering locals various gaming events and connections with the community. Read more »
Syracuse Pond Hockey Classic forges rink-side bonds for participants
Syracuse local Tim O’Donnell began the Syracuse Pond Hockey Classic in 2020, bringing hockey games and a sense of community to the area. Read more »
