By Alison Caliguire SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – In 2014, Tieasha Muhammad-Bey was diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease where the body attacks its own tissues and organs. She lost her job and moved in with her brother. Muhammad-Bey said she was taking medications but wasn’t getting better, and her doctors weren’t helping. “I was […]
We interviewed more than 150 food lovers at the Taste of Syracuse Saturday, asking them what was their favorite place among the 75 restaurants at the annual downtown festival. We counted the votes for a Top 5. After that, our reporters Monica Ortiz and Rafael Freitas transformed themselves into food critics and sampled the five bests. […]
Video transcript: Script By Zach Staton SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – Setting up for his 15th Taste of Syracuse, Tony Albanese is thankful he’s been part of the long-running summer culinary extravaganza. “When we applied, they had room to take us on back then,” Albanese said sitting at a booth cornered by a red brick wall inside […]
Click the play button above to learn about two possible solutions that can reduce excess food waste. Audio Transcript: Food Waste By Brenda Koopsen SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – The extra food cooked at the popular restaurant downtown often goes to waste at the end of the day. One student-run organization fights the issue of excess food waste […]
Click the Play button above to find out more about the outdoor activity you won’t want to miss- this year’s Food Truck Rodeo. Audio transcript: food truck script By Lauren Chiardio SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) — As warm weather finally approaches, food trucks around Central New York are warming up their kitchen appliances, as they kick […]
Click the play button above to learn what epidemic is plaguing college campuses nationwide. Audio Transcript: Khelil_Obesity Audio Transcript By Anthony Khelil Syracuse, N.Y. (NCC News)–Obesity is an epidemic that affects many across the United States; however, when it comes to obesity, college students are typically overlooked. The obesity rate among American college students grew from […]
VolturoBowlingImpactScript_23April2018 By Georgie Volturo SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) — Business is booming at Ale N Angus Pub in Downtown Syracuse. They have seen a surge in costumers since the end of March, and they’ve had to hire new staff, just to keep up. Aside from their award winning burgers and friendly service, this surge in […]
Video Transcript: Food Truck Rodeos Script PDF By Emily Barkann SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) — With warm weather right around the corner, the Syracuse Food Truck Association is preparing for another summer of Food Truck Rodeos. Every Wednesday starting this week and running through October, food trucks will set up outside of the Cosmopolitan 1153 building on […]
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 […]