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Syracuse
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country singer Priscilla Block will perform at the Great State Fair on Women's Day, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. on Chevy Court near Syracuse + the fair offers over 40 free concerts for visitors to enjoy local talent. Syracuse.com
- ➤ A new historical marker—designed to honor the local Stone Throwers—will be unveiled at Tipperary Hill Memorial Park on Tuesday, March 17 at 11 a.m. during the annual St. Patrick's Day flag raising event; it celebrates efforts led by former Geddes police chief Michael Walsh. Syracuse.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ National Grid is seeking City Planning Commission approval for an energy center on Van Rensselaer St to capture heat from treated wastewater and serve the county aquarium and upcoming Inner Harbor developments. The utility plans to start construction in April 2027—pending essential permits and customer agreements. Syracuse.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Makenna DeMoney, a college softball player, began recovering with virtual reality therapy at Upstate University Hospital after severe burns from a bar explosion last winter. The new VR headsets, bought with a $15,000 donation, ease pain and help patients regain movement during treatments. Syracuse.com
- ➤ A resident died last summer at Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Minoa after staff failed to act on dangerous lab results and withheld CPR. The facility, owned by Centers Health Care, is on a federal list (of worst nursing homes) and may receive fines for these violations. Syracuse.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wednesday morning, Syracuse head men's basketball coach Adrian Autry was fired after three seasons with a 49-48 record and no NCAA bids; in a 15-minute phone interview he cited limited resources against Power-Five teams (Wildhack, who delivered the news, had left for Indianapolis). Syracuse.com
- ➤ Katie Verderber, a 2016 Syracuse law graduate and Army veteran, is representing Team USA in wheelchair curling at the Milano Cortina Paralympic Games. She is competing after overcoming a spinal injury and a rigorous selection process – her inspiring journey highlights local resilience. Syracuse.com
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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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