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Micron will help pay for training volunteer firefighters (in collaboration with Clay Fire and local EMS) as it advances plans to build a large chip plant at White Pine Commerce Park.

The project, which seeks to create 50,000 jobs, aims for a five-minute emergency response time with on-site teams.

Students at G. Ray Bodley High School in Fulton will perform Grease at the school auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12; Friday, March 13; and 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14.

Tickets cost $12 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and children.

A new interpretative marker for the famed green-over-red traffic signal will be unveiled at 11 a.m. on St. Patrick’s Day — at the annual flag-raising ceremony at Milton and Tompkins, marking over 100 years of local heritage.

Mayor Sharon Owens announced plans to hire a night mayor (Nightlife Business Service Advocate) to boost Syracuse nightlife, with the job description set to be posted this month.

The role will work with local businesses and the Downtown Committee to improve lighting and safety in busy corridors.

In Q4 2025, the National Association of Realtors reported that 28.8% of views on Syracuse home listings came from out of state, with Washington, D.C. accounting for 18.3% and Boston 8.3% (local views are excluded).

Greater Syracuse Land Bank will offer 52 modular homes through the MOVE-IN NY program for about $175K once state subsidies are approved in March, and interested buyers must complete a homebuyer education course from local nonprofit Home HeadQuarters.

A photo gallery highlights key plays and victories from high school winter sports finals held between March 2 and March 8 at local arenas in Central New York.

Watch the series of hockey and basketball matches that brought community schools together.

Section III boys tennis teams met at Cicero-North Syracuse High School on March 3 and 4 for syracuse.com's spring media days, where athletes from 15 schools shared photos, greetings, and plans for the upcoming season.

The event offered a chance for players to connect before practice began.

Syracuse men’s basketball coach Adrian Autry likely ended his home tenure Saturday when the Orange fell 71-69 in overtime to Pittsburgh at the JMA Wireless Dome.

His three-season record stands at 49-47 as SU now looks to choose new leadership.

Central New York hosted its first-ever skijoring competition on March 7 in Pompey at Heritage Hill Brewhouse, where riders and skiers raced a 900-foot course — a mix of skiing and horse racing that drew 500 spectators and awarded cash prizes to top finishers.

Former Syracuse star Gerry McNamara led Siena to a MAAC semifinal win; the team will face Merrimack today at 9 p.m. in Atlantic City for an NCAA Tournament bid (their first since 2010).

Former coach Tammi Reiss guided Rhode Island to the NCAA Tournament with a title win.

Athletes from twelve Section III flag football teams shared preseason insights at Syracuse.com’s media day at Cicero-North Syracuse High School on Tuesday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 4.

Coaches and players greeted reporters and exchanged updates as they prepared for upcoming practices.

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.

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.

Burt Fest 2026

10 PM — The Lost Horizon — Ticket information available — Celebrate local music with CowCalls, Cactus Cathedral, and more at Burt Fest 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dave East Concert

7-10 p.m. — Westcott Theater — Tickets from $93 — Experience an unforgettable performance by the renowned rapper Dave East.