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Friday, March 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A two-year-old Rottweiler mix named Ziggy is ready for adoption at the Central New York SPCA on East Molloy Road. Found as a stray, he weighs 78 pounds and loves pats and playing in the snow (adoption requires an application, fee, and current vaccinations). Syracuse.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A wildfire broke out on March 19 in the Skunk City area near Holden Street and Grand Avenue, and firefighters used handlines and master streams to control the flames in two hours—burning four to five acres with no injuries reported. Urban CNY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Michael Greene is opening a new wine bar and event venue in historic Mizpah Tower by the end of this year — the venue will feature a self-pour wine wall and a full liquor license enabled by a distance waiver from the nearby Cathedral. Developer Tom Cerio has restored the Gothic building to create a gathering space that brings new life to downtown Syracuse. Syracuse.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Syracuse man—23-year-old Tashawn Adams—was sentenced to prison on Wednesday after he admitted to acting as the main aggressor in the kidnapping, assault, and days-long torture of a mentally challenged man at 304 Merriman Avenue across various apartments during April 2023. Syracuse.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Syracuse University and Onondaga Community College are expanding their engineering programs by hiring up to 30 new faculty and adding 150 students as they prepare for Micron’s chip manufacturing complex near Clay. Today, SU hosts a panel discussion at 10:00 a.m. at the National Veterans Resource Center—experts will talk about training programs for a growing semiconductor workforce. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse University Chancellor Syverud informed the University Senate about budget plans and a response to recent federal policy changes, noting that after a balanced FY24 budget and an ongoing balanced FY25, the university will propose a balanced FY26 budget and will not carry out large-scale layoffs or hiring freezes—he added that faculty, staff, and students are being consulted and more details will be shared at the April 19 Senate meeting. Syracuse University
- ➤ The North Syracuse Central School District is hosting an in-person kindergarten registration event at the Jerome F. Melvin Administrative Office Building in North Syracuse for families with children born on or before Dec. 1 who will soon start school. The event runs from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. with additional sessions on April 1, April 2, and April 3 at local elementary schools — families must bring required documents or email them to complete registration. CNY Central
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, March 15, 2025, Section III baseball players from the Altmar Parish Williamstown team, including Dylan Losito, Derek Rice and Hunter Johnson, represented their team at syracuse.com's spring sports media day at Cicero-North Syracuse High School. Spring sports player and coach polls will roll out next week. Syracuse.com
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Syracuse Crunch vs. Rochester Americans Hockey Game
Experience an exciting hockey game between the Syracuse Crunch and the Rochester Americans at the Upstate Medical Arena.
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Geek/Art CONfluence: A Free Comic Con Experience
Geek/Art CONfluence is a free comic convention showcasing comics, games, toys, art, cosplay, alongside discussion panels by faculty and comic artists.
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Nate Jackson Concert in Syracuse
Nate Jackson will perform live at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater in Syracuse.
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Girls All-Star Tryouts
7-10 p.m. | New York State Fairgrounds | $40 per tryout | Athletes can attend multiple sessions to vie for a team spot in this competitive tryout event.
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Karen's Twisted Flavors
4 PM | Lysander Preserve | Donations support Callemar Church | Experience new and exciting dishes at this community pop-up restaurant with raffle opportunities.
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CNY Science and Technology Fair
8 AM – 1 PM — Museum of Science & Technology — Free entry — Experience innovative projects and engage in community-driven science and technology exploration.
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Syracuse Crunch vs. Toronto Marlies
7-8:30 p.m. — Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial — Check local listings — Enjoy an exciting hockey matchup between the Syracuse Crunch and Toronto Marlies.
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The U.S. Finals Syracuse 2025
4:00 AM – 3:59 AM — The Oncenter — In-Person Entry — Cheerleading teams compete at this end-of-season cheerleading championship.
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Robinson Treacher Concert
7-9 p.m. — The 443 Social Club & Lounge — $25 – $35 — Experience the crossroads of Blues, Folk, Americana, and Country with the award-winning Robinson Treacher.
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Messianic Passover Seder 2025
5-9 p.m. — Traditions At the Links — Free entry — Celebrate freedom with a traditional Passover Seder filled with delicious food and community.
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