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Monday, March 9th, 2026
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Locals can celebrate a busy week with downtown dining running from March 9 until March 14 offering discounted meals and Syracuse’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade taking place Saturday, March 14 at noon on South Salina Street — featuring a 25-foot pot of gold balloon. Syracuse.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ This weekend’s warmup melted heavy snow, revealing more ground at Chittenango Falls amid a surge of water flowing into nearby streams — creating dramatic waterfall displays across Central New York. CNY Central
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The West Kirkpatrick Street bridge will close today for repairs to replace joints and protect safety. The bridge will be closed for several weeks (subject to weather) with detours along Van Rensselaer, Spencer and Solar Streets while pedestrians keep using the Creekwalk. Syracuse.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Westhill boys basketball won its fourth straight sectional title on Saturday at OCC’s SRC Arena by defeating Institute of Technology 56-46 to improve to 23-0. The team will face Franklin Academy on March 15 at 1 p.m. in the regional round. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Bishop Ludden-Grimes secured a 59 to 55 win over Liverpool in the Class AAA final on Sunday at SRC Arena; Jahzar Greene led with 24 points as the team earned a back-to-back Section III title. Syracuse.com
- ➤ The Syracuse Crunch beat the Utica Comets 4-1 (with Dylan Duke scoring twice) as Nick Abruzzese and Brendan Furry added key goals. They will host the Toronto Marlies at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Adirondack Bank Center (Crunch extend their winning streak). Syracuse.com
- ➤ Cooperstown remained unbeaten as its boys basketball team beat Cato-Meridian 74-51 at Allyn Arena on Mar. 8 & will face Notre Dame in state play Sunday at OCC at 5 p.m. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Tucker Burnett led Marcellus to a 66-62 win over Skaneateles at Onondaga Community College on Sunday, scoring 36 points and giving nine assists to secure the team's third straight sectional title. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Baldwinsville native Scott Blewett has returned to the majors after last season with three teams and an overseas stint that refined his splitter; the 29-year-old credited one small adjustment + his wife's support for turning his career around after serious setbacks. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse lost 71-69 to Pittsburgh in overtime on Saturday at the JMA Wireless Dome as coach Adrian Autry finished his home games amid recurring late-game errors; the Orange now must win two ACC tournament games to avoid back-to-back losing seasons (a challenging prospect for the team). Syracuse.com
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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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Royal Bunny Brunch
10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Marriott Syracuse Downtown — Ticket required — Enjoy a magical Easter brunch with beloved characters and delicious family-style breakfast.
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Dial Up the 90's
8-11 p.m. — Middle Ages Brewing Company — Free entry — Relive the glory of the 90's with a live band playing your favorite hits from grunge to pop.
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Providence Bruins vs. Syracuse Crunch
7-8 p.m. — Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting AHL matchup between the Providence Bruins and Syracuse Crunch.
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Dave East Concert
7-10 p.m. — Westcott Theater — Tickets from $93 — Experience an unforgettable performance by the renowned rapper Dave East.
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