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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 5, Mayor Ben Walsh turned on the restored Franklin Square fountain after months of repair in Alexander City—joined by Commissioner of Parks & Recreation Syeisha Byrd and community volunteers. The fountain is now available for photos and reservations until October 31. CNY Central
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Small Business Administration for the Upstate New York District honored several local small business owners during an awards ceremony held Monday at Onondaga Community College – winners included Shawni Davis of Luminary Electrical, Dr. Kate Robinson of Lyndon Pediatrics, Matthew Peirson of Simple Roast Coffee Company, Mark and Alex Williams of Savurn Memorials, with NBT Bank and Syracuse Boat Tours also recognized during National Small Business Week. CNY Central
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NYSDOT said I-81 northbound will be reduced to one lane from Exit 27/28 to Exit 98 daily from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. from May 6 to May 9 near Hancock International Airport—drivers should expect delays due to heavy traffic. CNY Central
- ➤ Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers reached a budget deal that will allocate $450 million for a new emergency department and annex at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse — a project aimed at relieving overcrowding for a 14-county region. The funding will appear in budget bills released later today. Syracuse.com
- ➤ The state budget today set aside more than $100 million for Onondaga County Water Authority to begin its largest water expansion since the 1960s — building a 26-mile pipeline to Lake Ontario to double daily water capacity from 36 million to 72 million gallons to support Micron Technology's chip project and related growth — with Micron planning to break ground in November. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse Police Department launched a new safety program—View Forty-Four—that provides property owners free Ring Doorbell cameras plus a year of video and alert subscriptions. The pilot program was announced on May 6 at Home HeadQuarters on Erie Boulevard West and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis with support from the Allyn Family Foundation. CNY Central
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Syracuse University men’s lacrosse had four players drafted in the 2025 Premier Lacrosse League draft on Tuesday, March 18 — Sam English was picked third overall by California Redwoods, senior attack Owen Hiltz was selected eighth overall by Carolina Chaos, Michael Grace was chosen by New York Atlas, and Carter Rice was picked by California. Syracuse.com
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Whose Live Anyway
7:30-9 p.m. — Crouse Hinds Concert Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night filled with improv comedy from the beloved show.
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12th Annual PWP 5K
4 AM — 201 Cherry Rd, Syracuse, NY — Prices vary — Participate in a community-focused 5K event with multiple distance options to support local initiatives.
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Bicentennial Brew Release Party
1-7 p.m. — Willow Rock Brewing Company — Free entry — Cheers to the official Bicentennial Brews Project release and enjoy Derrick's presentation.
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Ian Campbell Live
8-11 p.m. — Asil's Pub — Check the door for cover charge — Experience heartfelt folk rock stories from Ian Campbell's debut album in an intimate setting.
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Open House Event
11 AM - 1 PM — 477 Audubon Pkwy, Syracuse, NY — Free entry — Explore a variety of properties at this engaging real estate open house.
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Dave Matthews Band Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview — Tickets available — Experience the iconic sounds of Dave Matthews Band with fan-favorite hits and new material.
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Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview — Tickets available — Experience live all the greatest hits from Avril Lavigne's extensive catalog.
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NYSAFC 119th Annual Conference & FIRE 2025 Expo
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. — The Oncenter — Fees vary — A premier expo for first responders to explore the latest in fire, rescue, and EMS technology and training.
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Luke Bryan Concert
7-9 p.m. — Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview — Tickets available — Experience country superstar Luke Bryan with special guests in a highly anticipated summer show.
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