Daily
Syracuse
Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Joe Turner's Come and Gone is running at Syracuse Stage through March 29, directed by Timothy Douglas + co-produced with Indiana Repertory Theatre. The play features a 1911 boardinghouse setting where displaced characters, including Herald Loomis on a quest, reflect the era’s Great Migration. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Natasha Alford, a CNN contributor and Syracuse native, returned to speak at the Civic Center today and later visited Nottingham High School to share her journey and honor local mentors — a nod to the community that nurtured her success. Her remarks encouraged students to pursue their dreams. Central Current
- ➤ Thousands gathered today for the St. Patrick's Parade as families and friends bundled up in green on Syracuse streets despite the cold; local traditions like dyed beards and annual celebrations showed strong community spirit + holiday cheer. CNY Central
- ➤ Two Syracuse sites are being nominated for the State and National Registers of Historic Places (a mark of historical significance) as local experts review their eligibility. CNY Central
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Motorists traveling through Syracuse will face lane closures on I-81 southbound over the next few weeks for the demolition of the I-81 Viaduct (a key local infrastructure update). CNY Central
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data from Zillow showed that typical rent in the Syracuse metro area was $1,586 in January, up 5.47% from last year and ranking 35th among the nation’s 300 largest metros; housing shortages have driven steady rent increases since the pandemic. Syracuse.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school golfers took part in syracuse.com's spring sports media day on Tuesday, Mar. 3 and Wednesday, Mar. 4 at Cicero-North Syracuse High School. They discussed superstitious routines and challenging home courses as they prepared for the season. Syracuse.com
- ➤ East Syracuse Minoa bowler Alex Locke secured the NYSPHSAA Division I individual bowling title on Sunday while the team finished second at Mattydale’s AMF Strike-N-Spare Lanes, with Fulton girls earning third in Division I. Locke, who rolled a perfect game earlier, will continue competing in youth league and collegiate tournaments. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Sackets Harbor boys basketball beat Edmeston 56-45 on Sunday at SRC Arena to earn a third straight trip to state semis; they will face Clymer Central at 10 a.m. Saturday in Binghamton + more excitement awaits fans. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Guard Dominique Darius will miss the NCAA Tournament because of a left-hand injury and will have surgery Wednesday, head coach Felisha Legette-Jack said at Destiny USA — with her absence, the team will shift to a committee of point guards for the first-round game against Iowa State on Saturday. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Westhill remains undefeated after its 90-38 regional win at SRC Arena on Sunday, and prepares for a state semifinal clash with Maine-Endwell at 6 p.m. Thursday at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Coach Gallagher Driscoll stepped down as Bishop Ludden head coach after a tough loss on Saturday in the state regional final; he said his decision +unrelated to the schools merging+ was made to support his key point guard finishing his senior season. Syracuse.com
- ➤ After winning the MAAC championship, the Siena Saints learned their NCAA Tournament opponent, Duke, at an event at the UHY Center on March 15 where fans mingled and got autographs; coach Gerry McNamara said the team will begin preparations for the matchup in Greenville, South Carolina. Syracuse.com
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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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Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble
4-7 p.m. — Crouse hinds concert theater — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with the stars of Whose Line is it Anyway? in a hilarious live performance.
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Camping in Alaska Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — The Song & Dance — Entry with ID required — Experience the post-emo vibes of Camping in Alaska with Dead Butterflies and more.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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