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Syracuse
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Galaxy Media Partners and Rasselas Trust reached an agreement that will let Taste of Syracuse and Syracuse Nationals continue as planned; details were not released and organizers are already preparing the upcoming events. CNY Central
- ➤ Micron will host a five-day community event series starting Monday, March 30 in Syracuse, featuring STEM workshops at OCC and North Syracuse JHS, job sessions at OCM BOCES, an AI overview at INSPYRE, volunteer opportunities at local centers plus a free STEM festival at MOST. Some sessions require registration. Syracuse.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Micron Technology reported record revenues of $23.9 billion and profits of $13.8 billion last quarter and broke ground in Clay at Route 31 and Caughdenoy Road on a chipmaking complex that will eventually house four fabs and up to 9,000 jobs with potential $25 billion in taxpayer subsidies. Syracuse.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Junior/Senior High School’s graduation rate jumped 14 percentage points to 98% for the 2024-2025 school year, the largest gain among 69 local schools + in Syracuse, Nottingham High School’s rate rose 7 percentage points to 73%. Syracuse.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On a warm, rainy mid-March night in Pompey, volunteers led by SUNY ESF’s Erica Wood helped spotted salamanders cross busy roads on their way to vernal pools. The team carefully relocated and counted the amphibians to support local conservation efforts. Syracuse.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Neighbors in Clay are voicing concerns over proposed noise law changes — the plan would let Micron run construction around the clock. CNY Central
- ➤ Syracuse University is asking for a 90-day permit extension to close Comstock Avenue for its new dorms while it works to lower a fee exceeding $5 million for using 30,000 sqft of public right-of-way; the council will consider the request at its March 23 meeting. Syracuse.com
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Dunkin’ at 110 Almond St. closed at the end of January after the state bought the property for an I-81 redesign, and the site is expected to be razed in coming months as the highway project advances. Syracuse.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Section III softball players were polled at Cicero-North Syracuse High School on March 3 and 4 and nominated a teammate as the funniest to mic up during games (showing off their playful sideline chatter). Syracuse.com
- ➤ Section III softball coaches held a poll (March 3-4) at Cicero-North Syracuse High School where they identified breakout sluggers expected to boost their teams this spring, including experienced seniors and promising freshmen. Full coverage will be available on syracuse.com. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Siena's basketball team is led by head coach Gerry McNamara and his Syracuse-linked staff—Onuaku, Blackwell, and Beaury—as they prepare for an NCAA clash against Duke today at 2:50 p.m. on CBS while overcoming key injuries to revive its MAAC prominence. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Four repeat sectional champions, Westhill, Marcellus, Cooperstown & Sackets Harbor, aim to secure state titles as semifinals start today in Binghamton at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena. The teams need two wins to claim championships in matches running through Sunday. Syracuse.com
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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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Nirvani - A Nirvana Tribute Experience
8-11 p.m. — Middle Ages Brewing Company — Check the venue for ticket prices — Experience the raw energy of Nirvana with a tribute show filled with iconic anthems and chaotic stage presence.
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Syracuse Wine Festival 2026
1-9 p.m. — The Oncenter — $30-$40 — Sample wines and spirits from 40+ vendors while enjoying music, food, and fun.
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