Hochul chooses Syracuse leader to examine slavery reparations (Good Morning CNY)

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St. Baldrick's 2024 — (Charlie Miller | cmiller@syracuse.com)

Going bald for a good cause: Steve Ripley was among the people who gathered at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub in Syracuse on Sunday to get their heads shaved as part of the annual St. Baldrick’s Day fundraiser for pediatric cancer. It was the 20th year for the local event. Story, more photos. (Charlie Miller photo)

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Rocket carrying 4 astronauts, including Syracuse native Jeanette Epps, blasts off to space: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying four astronauts, including Syracuse native Jeanette Epps, launched late Sunday evening to the International Space Station after multiple delays. Epps and her “Crew-8″ team will spend six months on the station, conducting around 250 scientific experiments, including some that will give more information about the long-term effects of living in space.

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Beyond Micron: The push to expand Upstate NY as a semiconductor hub: Syracuse, Buffalo and Rochester, plus more than 100 public and private institutions, applied this week for a $54 million federal grant to further develop Upstate New York into a globally recognized technology corridor, with a strong focus on the semiconductor industry. It is possibly the first time the region’s business community has partnered at this size and scale. Here’s what could be ahead, and what it could mean.

Feds launch environmental study of Micron’s Clay project; public hearing scheduled

Hochul chooses Syracuse leader to examine slavery reparations: Linda Brown-Robinson, a longtime leader of Syracuse’s Black community, will serve on a state commission that will recommend how to address the harmful effects of slavery in the state. Gov. Kathy Hochul chose Brown-Robinson as one of her three appointees to the nine-member New York Community Commission on Reparations Remedies.

What are the wealthiest places in New York? See 1,000-plus communities ranked: Seven places in Onondaga County had median family incomes of more than $100,000, according to recent census estimates. What are the wealthiest places in New York state? Check the rankings, and search our database and find median family incomes in 1,000-plus communities.

Where to find stick-to-your-ribs comfort food in Central NY: With the sun playing hide-and-seek in the Syracuse area, there are days when we need a hearty plate (or two) of soul-hugging grub that warms us from the inside out. So, our Charlie Miller sought out some comforting food in Central New York. Here are eight meals that put him to sleep with a smile.

Syracuse Downtown Dining Weeks have started; menus, details

Looking Ahead

Which health-care jobs are expected to grow fastest in NY? The fastest-growing health-related profession across most states in the U.S. is one generally accessible to anyone with a high school diploma, according to a recent list by stacker. Here’s a look at the 10 health-care jobs expected to grow the most by 2030.

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Syracuse Orange Basketball 2023-24 Syracuse travels to Louisville — dnett@syracuse.com

Judah Mintz goes up for a basket on Saturday against Louisville. (Dennis Nett photo)

Orange men keep NCAA hopes alive, top Louisville: Finding ways to win at the most critical time of the season, the Syracuse Orange extended its win streak to four games with an 82-76 win over the Louisville Cardinals at the KFC Yum Center on Saturday. Syracuse, which is desperately chasing an NCAA Tournament bid, continued the hunt with the win over the Cardinals.

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