Daily
Syracuse
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Honor Flight Syracuse held its Bottle and Can Drive on Saturday and is collecting donations today from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at local drop-off points in Syracuse+ organizers expect hundreds of bottles and cans to help fund veterans’ travel. CNY Central
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dunk & Bright Furniture announced its Syracuse showroom on South Salina closed after 99 years and consolidated its operations to its thriving Clay store and a recently opened Henrietta location, offering a closing sale with discounted floor samples & remaining inventory. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Workers at the DeWitt Starbucks on Erie Boulevard East will vote on May 6 to unionize over concerns about low wages and inconsistent scheduling, and they are hosting a sip-in today from noon to 2 p.m. to build support for better work conditions. Central Current
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At SU Block Party, Ross Lynch of The Driver Era and other artists performed at the JMA Wireless Dome on Friday, Apr. 25. Students enjoyed sets by Snow Strippers and Ravyn Lenae while celebrating his campus visits (he even browsed local spots before the show). The Daily Orange
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Empire State Development has opened applications for the eighth round of Grow-NY, a competition offering $3M in prizes for food and ag startups that plan to operate in Upstate New York. Up to 20 finalists will receive accelerator mentorship (applications remain open until 5 p.m. May 15). Syracuse.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Postdoctoral researchers and tenure-ineligible professors at Syracuse University voted to form a union on April 23, with 76% in favor from 221 of 350 eligible (joining SEIU Local200) to seek better contracts and workload protections via a planned bargaining survey and committee. Syracuse.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Interstate 481 in DeWitt will close overnight from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weekdays starting Monday until May 9 for paving as part of the I-81 Viaduct Project — drivers must follow the detour from Exit 88 to Bridge Street and I-690. Syracuse.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Syracuse fell 16-11 to Notre Dame Saturday at Arlotta Stadium as Joey Spallina scored a hat trick against ND defender Shawn Lyght while the SU defense struggled in the second half to maintain its lead. The Daily Orange
- ➤ Weedsport hit four consecutive doubles in the bottom of the seventh to win 4-3 against Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Friday while overcoming a 3-1 lead. Coach Alison York (head coach) praised the players' growth as the team improved to a 4-2 record. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Mike Washington Jr., a Cicero-North Syracuse graduate and Utica native, was drafted in the fourth round by the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday after a breakout season and strong NFL Combine performance. He becomes the first C-NS alum drafted since 2008. Syracuse.com
- ➤ syracuse.com's reporters selected the 2025-26 All-CNY girls bowling team (finalists include students from Vernon Verona Sherrill, Baldwinsville, Fulton, and West Canada Valley) with the bowler of the year to be named at the All-CNY Sports Awards on Tuesday, June 23 at Liverpool High School Auditorium. Syracuse.com
-
NYS Blues Fest Fundraiser featuring Tommy Castro & The Painkillers
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Middle Ages Brewing Company — Tickets required — Experience the soulful energy of acclaimed blues artist Tommy Castro in an intimate venue.
-
Bruce In The U.S.A. - Bruce Springsteen Tribute
7:30-9 p.m. — Crouse Hinds Concert Theater — Ticketed event — Celebrate the music of Bruce Springsteen with a tribute performance.
-
Bad Sneakers - Steely Dan Tribute
8-11 p.m. — Middle Ages Brewing Company — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night filled with the intricate sounds of Steely Dan performed by top local musicians.
-
SleazyWorld Live Performance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Westcott Theater — Tickets starting at $63 — Experience the can't-miss live experience of SleazyWorld in Syracuse.
-
The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Song & Dance — Tickets required — Experience the premier finger picker and his Big Damn Band delivering an unforgettable country-blues performance.
-
Scott Tournet Live Performance
7-9 PM — The 443 Social Club & Lounge — Cost not specified — Enjoy a night with Scott Tournet, a talented artist and producer known for his work with Elektric Voodoo and Grace Potter & The Nocturnals.
-
Syracuse Speed Dating for Singles 35-49
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Vicinos Brick and Brew — Ticket required — Meet potential matches in a fun and efficient speed dating format.
-
Alter Bridge Live Concert
7-10 PM — Landmark Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating sounds of Alter Bridge in an intimate setting.
-
Retro Game Con: Spring Edition
10 AM-6 PM — The Oncenter — Admission varies — Dive into a weekend of gaming with vendors, panels, and tournaments at this expansive video game expo.
-
Joe Satriani with Steve Vai, Animals as Leaders
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Landmark Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of incredible guitar virtuosity featuring iconic musicians at a historic venue.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right.
~ Henry Ford
About Daily Syracuse
Welcome to the Daily Syracuse, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Syracuse, New York community. If you like the Daily Syracuse, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Syracuse.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Syracuse and across New York. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Syracuse
A free Syracuse community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailysyracuse.com/sitemap