Fall is officially back in Syracuse this week

Hello, Syracuse

The Fair wraps up today, the Orange are 1-0, and the calendar for the rest of this week is completely stacked. We are talking Syracuse Irish Fest, TAP into the MOST, Ray LaMontagne at the Oncenter, Jersey Boys for six straight nights at the Landmark, plus the return of Fall Festival season. Let's get into it.

Looking for trivia nights this week? We just published a full guide to every trivia spot in Syracuse.

Adam Brian Chocolat is opening its Nottingham Rd retail shop

After years of pop-ups, online orders, and wholesale, chocolatier Adam Brian is finally opening the doors to his own storefront at 321 Nottingham Rd. with regular retail hours: Wednesday through Friday, 11 AM to 7 PM.

Syracuse ranked No. 20 on Indeed's inaugural Best Cities for Work list

Indeed just dropped its Best Cities for Work index, ranking 228 U.S. metro areas of 200,000+ people. Syracuse landed at No. 20 overall, with a top-10 finish in two subcategories: 7th for Economic Opportunity and 9th for Job Quality and Security.

Syracuse football steamrolls New Hampshire 66-3 in season opener

The Orange did not ease into the season. Steve Angeli threw for 263 yards and 3 touchdowns on 20-of-29 passing, Shavane Anderson Jr. rushed for 102 yards and 3 scores on just 10 carries, and Umari Hatcher hauled in 8 catches for 147 yards and 2 more touchdowns. Fran Brown's defense held New Hampshire to 150 total yards and forced 3 turnovers.

Tim's Pumpkin Patch is going ticketed for one weekend only

Tim's is trying something new for its busiest weekend of the year: October 10 through 12 (which overlaps with Apple Fest) will be ticketed with limited daily admission. The goal is shorter lines and less packed lot chaos. Pre-purchase is strongly recommended, since door tickets are not guaranteed to be available. Tim's is calling it a one-weekend trial, not a permanent change.

Onondaga County lawmakers unanimously approve term limit referendums

The county legislature unanimously voted to put term limit referendums on the ballot, teeing up a public vote on caps for the Executive, Comptroller, and Legislature seats. The move follows months of political back-and-forth.

Syracuse Housing Authority board chair Ryan Benz resigns

Ryan Benz stepped down as chair of the Syracuse Housing Authority board this week. The move comes as SHA is in the middle of major redevelopment work and dealing with ongoing federal scrutiny of public housing conditions. His seat now needs to be filled by the mayor.

Wegmans beef comes almost entirely from one source

With beef in the political news this week, I figured it made sense to see if anyone has looked into where Wegmans sources their beef. They source vast majority of its beef from a single supplier, Cargill. Wegmans has stuck with Cargill because it lets them audit the supply chain end to end.

CNY rabbi among eight arrested in child exploitation sting

A CNY-based rabbi is among eight men arrested in an undercover sting targeting online child exploitation, according to state police. The operation involved suspects arranging to meet with what they believed were underage victims. Charges range across multiple felonies. Full list of names and communities is at the link.

At the State Fair, Waymo pitches its future as inevitable

Waymo showed up at the NYS Fair with a driverless car exhibit and a message: robotaxis are coming to a city near you. Central Current takes a hard look at whether the Waymo pitch actually holds up, digging into the safety record, the labor implications for local ride-share drivers, and what a rollout in Syracuse would actually look like.

3381 Hickory Knoll Ln, Baldwinsville

$800,000 | 4 bd | 3 ba | 2,622 sqft

Welcome to "The Vanderbilt," a 2023 Parade of Homes residence by Milback Custom Homes. The dramatic foyer opens with 10-foot ceilings into a keeping room with a stone fireplace, statement chandelier, and floor-to-ceiling built-ins. The kitchen has walnut and Iron Ore cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, and an open layout built for hosting. Four bedrooms upstairs with second-floor laundry, and a primary suite with vaulted ceilings and a spa ensuite. Fresh patio out back for grilling season.

@syracusehistory pointed out that some downtown utility boxes just got the art treatment. This one by Brooke Schmedicke is really impressive. The project was presented by the Downtown Syracuse Foundation in partnership with the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, with support from CNY Arts, Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today, the Central New York Community Foundation, and The Art Store.

Olivia Melinski first sat down at the wheel in 2019 during a "sip and turn" night with friends. Her work leans on nature elements and agateware, a technique where colored clays get folded together to create intricate marbled designs, balanced with simpler pieces for contrast. We first spotted her booth at the Keep Going Market a couple of weekends ago and walked away with a few mugs. Give her a follow on Instagram and grab one for yourself at her next pop-up.