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Syracuse
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nascentia Health partners with Syracuse University’s Lender Center for Social Justice to expand the Lender Expo from a one-day to a two-day event on Wednesday, March 11 and Thursday, March 12 at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. City officials and community groups will gather — including local leaders — to discuss social justice issues. Syracuse University
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, local court discussions addressed a claim that Galaxy Media Partners may have to transfer ownership of assets from key events like Taste of Syracuse to Rasselas Trust after missing repayment terms; the judge scheduled a follow-up hearing on March 2 at 10 a.m. to continue the litigation. CNY Central
- ➤ County Clerk offices in Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland, and Madison counties registered 38 new businesses (Feb. 16–20). Among the ventures are a restaurant serving Korean BBQ, beauty services, and a travel agency, while three Onondaga companies discontinued operations. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Norm Swanson has filed plans with the city to convert 60 studio apartments at Skyler Commons (908 Harrison St.) into hotel rooms while keeping 20 as apartments; the Planning Commission approved the change on Monday. The shift comes as nearly 600 hotel rooms have been lost to student housing + local officials say the move may help host conventions and NCAA events. Syracuse.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mumford & Sons will perform at Empower FCU Amphitheater on Thursday, June 18 — part of their Prizefighter tour. Fans can access presale tickets starting Tuesday, Feb. 24 or general sale tickets on Friday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. Syracuse.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Martin J. Whitman School sustained a historic 98.1% placement rate for its Class of 2025, with graduates reporting a mean starting salary of $71,024 (reflecting placements in finance, consulting, marketing, technology and retail). Syracuse University
- ➤ Players, their families and staff in the National Women’s Soccer League accessed online programs in business, project management, leadership and sport analytics starting Feb. 24 via Syracuse University’s degree offerings — a partnership that offers flexible academic pathways for professional athletes. Syracuse University
- ➤ Syrvivor Syracuse, a student-run spinoff of Survivor, held its premiere filming in Newhouse 101 on a Sunday night in January + host Jack Wyant welcomed 22 players. The club will film season 15 through April to build production skills and strengthen campus bonds. Syracuse University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City planners are hosting two public open houses for reimagining contaminated land near I-81 and I-690. The Erie Boulevard session is today at Northeast Community Center and the East Adams/South Salina gathering is Thursday at Syracuse Community Health Center. Syracuse.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nottingham coach Lamar Kearse's focus on defense led the Bulldogs to an 88-54 win over Carthage on Tuesday (record 19-2) as senior Matthew White held top scorer Aiden Prunty to his season-low output, and the team will face No. 4 Fulton in the semifinals on Monday. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Four Section III girls wrestlers from Central New York are seeded second for the state tournament in Albany on Thursday, starting at 9 a.m. Competitors include Pearl Jewett at 94, Zoey Jewett at 100, Samantha Massey at 107, & Sonia Munetz at 114. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Adirondack senior Cora Hinsdill became the only Nordic skier to win four consecutive individual state championships after finishing first in the 7.5K race on Monday at Bristol Mountain Ski Resort in Canandaigua. Syracuse.com
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Brett Young Concert
7-10 p.m. — Landmark Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a night of live music featuring Brett Young's latest album 2.0.
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
6 PM — Mohegan Manor Restaurant & Lounge — Ticket includes dinner and show — Uncover the comedic mystery while dining in an interactive atmosphere.
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NYS Spring RV Show
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. — New York State Fairgrounds — Admission fee varies — Explore RVs, camping gear, and enjoy a new cornhole tournament at this family-friendly event.
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K-Pop Kids Dance Party
12:30-3:30 p.m. — The Song & Dance — All ages welcome — Celebrate with K-Pop remixes and dance at this family-friendly rave.
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Dylan Scott Live Concert
7-9 p.m. — Landmark Theatre — Tickets vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Dylan Scott, a rising star with a hit-filled discography.
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The Town Pants Concert
8-11 p.m. — Middle Ages Brewing Company — Free entry — Experience high-energy Celtic roots-rock from an acclaimed band with a fiery live show.
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Burt Fest 2026
10 PM — The Lost Horizon — Ticket information available — Celebrate local music with CowCalls, Cactus Cathedral, and more at Burt Fest 2026.
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Crouse Hinds Concert Theater — Tickets available — Experience the legacy of Simon & Garfunkel through music and multimedia in a captivating live performance.
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Free Show by The Mere Mortals
8-11 p.m. — Middle Ages Brewing Company — Free entry — Experience a thrilling night of danceable hits from local supergroup The Mere Mortals.
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Syracuse Men's Lacrosse vs. Georgetown
11:30 p.m. — JMA Wireless Dome — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting college lacrosse matchup between Syracuse and Georgetown.
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