'DJ Lorenz-The Experience' stars on WCNY’s Pulso Central station
After emigrating from Peru, Syracuse-based DJ Renzo Quesada uses his role as a radio host on Pulso Central to spread positivity. Read more »
Beyond the Hill
Syracuse Ecstatic Dance renders profound growth through movement
Syracuse Ecstatic Dance is Syracuse’s only dance group that promotes a freeform style of dance with no guidelines. Read more »
Close to SU's campus, The Yard provides thrifted treasures to all
Syracuse locals Andrew Rainbow and Steve Davis sell clothes on their front lawn, attracting a range of Syracuse University students and residents. Read more »
‘Coming Back Together’ art honors Black, Latine alumni success
The 2024 Coming Back Together Alumni Exhibition at the Community Folk Art Center features works by Syracuse University Black and Latine alumni. Read more »
Syracuse Gooners are a ‘built-in friend group’ for Arsenal fans
Gooners from far and wide came to Syracuse to watch Premier League soccer at Wolff’s Biergarten. Read more »
Mini Meadows broadens Syracuse’s biodiversity, 1 flower at a time
Mini Meadows volunteers planted flower beds and picked up trash in Syracuse’s local parks to improve urban ecology and sustainability. Read more »
The spirits at Erie Canal Museum keep its staff company
The Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse holds eerie paranormal activities with ghosts of people who worked, lived and died on the canal. Read more »
ZooBoo: Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s not-so-spooky way to teach on conservation
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo hosted its 20th annual ZooBoo with trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts and Halloween costume parades. Read more »
Not for ‘grandma’s bake sale,’ Creepy Cuse keeps horror fans coming back
Creepy Cuse returned for its 14th year featuring 35 vendors selling toys, comics and homemade crafts. Read more »
Birdhouses, community gardens give Meadowbrook its character
In the University Neighborhood of Syracuse, the paved roads of Meadowbrook Drive are filled with colorful birdhouses and greenery, a collective effort by community members. Read more »
At The Great NYS Marathon, runners push their limits together
The Great New York State Marathon returned for its 12th year and brought together runners of various skill levels and experience. Read more »
This year’s CNY Indigenous Peoples’ Day heals through celebration
This year’s central New York Indigenous Peoples’ Day festival took place in the Onondaga Nation Fieldhouse for the first time. Read more »
With Mickey’s Balloons, ‘the balloon lady’ is there for every memory
Luanne Richards spreads joy across the Syracuse area with her balloon company, Mickey’s Balloons, creating arches and life-sized Otto sculptures for Syracuse University. Read more »
Syracuse Fashion Week designers hope to express their cultural roots
This year, Syracuse Fashion Week’s show, “Syracuse Style,” will feature 14 designers and over 100 models. Read more »
Pulso Central serves as CNY’s 1st Spanish-language radio station
Pulso Central, central New York’s first Spanish-language radio station, aired its first episode last month. Read more »
1st SCSD-wide marching band beams Syracuse city pride
The Pride of Syracuse City School District Marching Band gives students a sense of pride for their hometown and the art of music. Read more »
LunaCon highlights Japanese, Otaku culture with its biggest turnout
LunaCon is hosted annually at Luna Cat Cafe, spotlighting handmade crafts and passion projects by local Syracuse artists. Read more »
Westcott Thursdays brings new exposure to local businesses
Westcott Thursdays, an outdoor music series hosted every Thursday in September, brings live music, vendors and new business to the Eastside of Syracuse. Read more »
Westcott Street Cultural Fair radiates Syracuse's vibrancy
The Westcott Street Cultural Fair united the neighborhood through live music, food and vendors from the greater Syracuse community. Read more »
Gallery: Westcott Street Cultural Fair parades local diversity, richness
Gallery: This year's Westcott Street Cultural Fair hosted 150 vendors and attracted nearly 10,000 visitors. Explore the fair's vibrant tents and events in photos Read more »
At Immigrant Tea Time, every story is welcome
The New York Immigration Coalition’s monthly event brings NY immigrants and allies together through a virtual setting. Read more »
Italian food sparks connection, reunion at Syracuse's 26th Festa Italiana
The annual Festa Italiana event in downtown Syracuse brings together locals of both Italian and non-Italian heritage. Read more »
KlezFest broadens its horizons, outreach into Syracuse's Jewish community
KlezFest, an annual festival celebrating Jewish culture, has expanded its food, music and activities to engage with and unite the Syracuse community. Read more »
All Saints Parish honors Rev. Mychal Judge legacy through community award
The Syracuse Gay/Lesbian Catholics and Friends were honored with the Fr. Mychal Judge award at the All Saints Parish church’s annual memorial. Read more »
