By Tania Joseph SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News)— March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Go Further With Food. ” When most people think of nutrition, food is a main topic. This year’s campaign promotes healthy eating habits and highlights how food decisions make an impact on your overall health. National Nutrition Month […]
NCC News’ Justin Paura reports on how NY maple syrup’s new label is expected to bolster sales. Audio Transcript: New York Maple Syrup Getting Official Label By Justin Paura SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) — All maple syrup produced in New York will now carry a new, official label. Tuesday evening, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced […]
By Adam Unger SYRACUSE, N.Y.– Lyncourt Bakery owner and manager Dede Mignacca had to carry her third tray of heart-shaped cutout cookies to get around her employees. She had to frost every one of them by hand just to see them fly off the racks. The seasonal cookies cycle throughout the calendar year. In February, the […]
By Tommy Farrell SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – Syracuse University is home to over 20,000 students with five bars on campus. Other schools in the area include LeMoyne College and SUNY ESF. One of the most popular bars near SU, Harry’s, sees a decline in customers and change in clientele. “It’s a desert,” said John Shahin, owner of Harry’s […]
By Katie Benoit SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC NEWS) – The Food Bank of Central New York is one of many non- profits in New York that relies on donations. In 2016, $2.5 million dollars was donated. The Food Bank Advocacy Resource Manager Rebecca Lare has been studying the impact the GOP bill will have on the organization. […]
By Jude Allume SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – KeyBank will donate $200,00 to the Syracuse Rescue Mission over the next four years. The funds will help pay for the renovation and expansion of the food services center. The Rescue Mission is the only organization that serves three meals a day for free, serving up to 800 people […]
By Emma Henzes SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – Millenials love trendy food, and they love local food. Syracuse has no shortage of either, except in the donut world. Glazed and Confused, a hit at the Taste of Syracuse, is opening up shop next to Clinton Square across from the former Post Standard building, that is […]
By Emma Henzes Syracuse, N.Y. (NCC News)- In the age of social media, a picture is worth a thousand likes. But Original Grain wants more than just the likes on their own social media profile. It’s about their customer’s likes, too. The downtown Syracuse restaurant on the corner of South Salina and West Fayette […]
Listen to hear more about how Good Uncle operates and where they’re headed. By Jordan Capozzi SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – Good Uncle started in Syracuse, has expanded to Delaware, and has its sights set on Maryland and three other locations in the immediate future. After that, the plan is to open in 10 to 15 […]
By Frank DeLuca SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – One teaching restaurant in Syracuse is helping people get back into the workforce. With Love opened on Salina Street last December, and works with the Workforce Development program at Onondaga Community College to create paths to living wage jobs, and put graduates in positions with room to grow. […]
By Alana Seldon SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – The Syracuse City School District provides every child with free breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the week, but for some students in need, these school meals might not be enough to prevent them from going hungry. The city of Syracuse is among the nation’s highest in poverty. In 2016, […]
By Lisa Nho SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) — UberEATS, a food delivery service, has begun its course this week in Syracuse. Launched on Monday, this delivery app offers food delivery from participating local restaurants within the city. Some of these restaurants include Syracuse Hots, Modern Malt, Brooklyn Pickle and more. The use of the nationally […]
By Mary Peters SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – With the holidays right around the corner, there’s nothing like the smell of mom’s kitchen. One local woman is trying to bring a piece of home closer to you. Cathy Pemberton is the owner of Cathy’s Cookie Kitchen. Some people just can’t get enough of her cookies. […]
By Jonathan Singh SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Syracuse adds another festival to what has been an event filled summer. August will bring the inaugural Syracuse Arts and Culture Festival to the city. The event is focused on the interaction of cultures. According to John DeSantis, an employee of Believe in Syracuse, his mission is to bring the community […]
Ashley Burroughs SYRACUSE, N.Y.- The Syracuse School District has found a new way to embrace diversity and different cultures. This fall, the Syracuse District is cooking up some international and vegetarian options to add to the lunch menu. Last school year, Rachel Murphy, Director of Food and Nutrition Services for the City’s School District, assessed […]
Ashley Burroughs SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Saint George Macedonian Church in Syracuse will be hosting its 15th Annual Macedonian Ethnic Festival this weekend. This festival will highlight the Macedonian’s history, faith, and cuisines. During this event, there will be young children performing the traditional dance called the kikta. “The new generation learning the Macedonia focal and […]
By Jonathan Singh OSWEGO N.Y. (NCC NEWS) – The Oswego Harborfest starts today as it marks their 30th annual summer gathering. The four-day festival has many events throughout the next few days. Some including live music, carnival rides, along with games to keep the visitors entertained. According to Bruce Turner, the event coordinator […]
By: Jonathan Singh SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC NEWS) — Downtown Syracuse is filled with restaurants, they are also filled with street vendors, who provide hot food and for all meals of the day. The convenience is great for all customers. Each year the competition between vendors increases. This adds pressure to the workers, as they are […]
By Isabel Sanchez SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – For many a gluten-free diet is not a matter of fashion, for those diagnosed with autoimmune diseases the choice is not really, it becomes a serious health problem. According to WebMD, Celiac is an autoimmune disease that makes the patients allergic to gluten. “Gluten is a protein found […]
By Sarah Minkewicz BALDWINSVILLE N.Y (NCC News) – It’s slim pickings in strawberry fields across Central New York. June 5th marks Strawberry-picking season on the New York Harvest Calendar. This year the season is a week behind schedule. Kiona Dyches has the full story on NCC News at 4 p.m. and later on NCC News […]