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Syracuse
Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Classic rock band Cheap Trick recently marked 50 years and released its 21st album in 2025. They announced a 2026 tour that includes an April 4 show in Niagara Falls and two special Las Vegas concerts featuring their iconic 1978 album. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Central Library (downtown) offers a family ancestry tracing collection with records ranging from directories dating back to 1854 to microfilm newspapers to help visitors trace local roots for dual citizenship, and the area is open without an appointment. CNY Central
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Micron Technology broke ground in Clay on Friday with officials marking the $100 billion chip plant, which will begin tree cutting Monday and start production in 2030, potentially creating 9,000 jobs & boosting the region’s manufacturing. Local leaders celebrated the historic event with multiple rounds of shovel tosses. Syracuse.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Jan. 17, Syracuse lost to Boston College in overtime after 18 turnovers hurt the team (Donnie Freeman and Naithan George said they will review film to learn from their mistakes). Syracuse.com
- ➤ Fulton girls wrestling team went undefeated at the Red Dragon Duals on Saturday at G. Ray Bodley High School as eight teams competed in a round robin contest; Fulton finished 7 to 0—ahead of Homer, Holland Patent and Mexico—and will host Fayetteville-Manlius Wednesday. Syracuse.com
- ➤ On Saturday, Le Moyne men’s basketball defeated Chicago State 72-57 with junior guard Tennessee Rainwater scoring 17 points and Trent Mosquera adding 16; the Dolphins will host NEC-leading Long Island University Monday at 3 p.m. at home. Syracuse.com
- ➤ syracuse.com reporters chose 22 runners for the 2025 All-CNY boys cross country team. The winning runner will be named at the All-CNY Sports Awards on Jun. 23 at Liverpool High School Auditorium (more details to follow). Syracuse.com
- ➤ syracuse.com reporters selected 21 top high school girls runners from Central New York for the 2025 All-CNY team. The athletes will be honored at the All-CNY Sports Awards on June 23 at Liverpool High School Auditorium. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse coach Adrian Autry said his team will use zone defense to boost rebounds as he stresses that awareness is vital on the court; new NCAA rules will open a fifteen-day transfer portal after championship games & players may see changes in processing their moves. Syracuse.com
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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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Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
6-7 p.m. — Palladian Hall at the Treasury — Tickets required — Immerse yourself in a candlelit experience featuring Vivaldi's timeless masterpiece performed by a string quartet.
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~ Alfred Montapert
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