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Syracuse
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Police officer James Pastorello noticed that Rhea Holmes had been sleeping at Oakwood Cemetery after her eviction and helped her secure temporary housing and a tiny home on Slocum Avenue (she moved in Jan. 5) to start fresh after months outdoors. A GoFundMe drive raised funds for her basic needs. Syracuse.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Joe Mocciaro is named the new managing partner at Bowers, marking the first leadership change in 28 years. A Syracuse native with over 30 years of finance experience, he will lead the firm’s short line rail niche + manufacturing practice. Syracuse.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music legend Vince Gill will perform at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater in Syracuse on July 9 as part of his 50 Years from Home tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster or the Solvay Bank Box Office. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Stilian Kirov, a finalist for the orchestra's music director job, will conduct a Masterworks concert featuring Brahms and Debussy on Saturday, Jan. 24 at Crouse Hinds Theater (with a social gathering at 6 p.m.). Syracuse.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The state Labor Department projects nurse practitioners in Central New York will grow by 64.7 percent and add 550 jobs, while computer hardware engineers and MRI technologists will increase by 50 percent by 2032. Syracuse.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Fayetteville-Manlius School District appointed a new superintendent yesterday at 6:00 p.m. at Eagle Hill Middle School auditorium, with the meeting streamed online (via the district's website and YouTube channel) as current superintendent Dr. Craig Tice retires this school year. CNY Central
- ➤ Kent Syverud, Syracuse University chancellor, was elected unanimously as the next University of Michigan president and will begin his five-year term by July 1. He said his Syracuse experience prepares him to navigate challenges in higher education. WRVO Public Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nottingham girls basketball will face Liverpool on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Liverpool High School Gym, with the game streamed live on syracuse.com as part of the Game of the Week lineup. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Today at 6:30 p.m., syracuse.com’s boys basketball Game of the Week features Marcellus (3-6) vs. Westhill (11-0) at Westhill High School Gym, with live streaming available for subscribers. Syracuse.com
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Stanford Cardinal at Syracuse Orange Women's Basketball
2-4 p.m. — JMA Wireless Dome — Ticket prices vary — Witness the exciting women's basketball rivalry between Stanford and Syracuse.
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SAFe® 5.1 Lean Portfolio Management Training
Jan 22-23 — North Syracuse, NY — Early Bird Price: $1299 — Gain essential tools for implementing Lean Portfolio Management in this hands-on workshop.
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New York Sportsman's Expo
12 PM – 5 PM — New York State Fairgrounds — Entry fee varies — Explore all things outdoors and meet over 200 vendors at the NY Sportsman's Expo.
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Brahms & Debussy
6-7:30 p.m. — Crouse Hinds Concert Theater — $50 — Experience a unique blend of orchestral music with a video game twist while enjoying exclusive pre-concert snacks.
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21st Annual Cazenovia Children's House Chilly Chili 5K
11:30 a.m. — 31 Emory Ave, Cazenovia, NY — Registration fee applies — Get ready to run or walk in this chilly 5K event followed by a fun party.
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Cheat Codes Concert
9 PM - 12 AM — Westcott Theatre — Tickets start at $102 — Experience an unforgettable night with Cheat Codes live in Syracuse.
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Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Syracuse Crunch
7-9 p.m. — Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling night of hockey with the Springfield Thunderbirds battling the Syracuse Crunch.
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Belleville Senators vs. Syracuse Crunch
7-9 p.m. — Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting AHL matchup as the Belleville Senators take on the Syracuse Crunch.
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Jazz Jam
3–5 p.m. — Funk 'n Waffles — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant evening of live jazz music in a cozy atmosphere.
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Anthony Martinelli Live Show
8-11 p.m. — Funk 'n Waffles — Free entry — Experience the unique pop-rock sounds of multi-instrumentalist Anthony Martinelli.
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