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Thursday, May 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday night, Syracuse police responded to reports of shots fired at a North Side apartment building where they exchanged gunfire with 42-year-old Donnell Hogan, who was pronounced dead—officials have not confirmed if officers shot him and the state Attorney General’s Office is investigating the incident. Syracuse.com
- ➤ General Davis, 66, a former gang leader who later worked on an anti-gun violence program, is charged with running a fake bail bond scheme that cost at least 36 families tens of thousands of dollars—he will go to court on May 16. Syracuse.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mosab Abu Toha G’23, a visiting scholar and creative writing graduate of Syracuse University, was awarded the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for his New Yorker essays that document life in Gaza — a series recognized for its blend of deep reporting and personal insight into a long-standing conflict. Syracuse University
- ➤ The Battle of the Wings will take place at the Inner Harbor on Friday from 4 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 10 p.m., with 15 local bars competing by selling wings for $3 for two and charging a $10 entry fee that benefits the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation—food trucks, live bands, and a public vote will add to the event. Syracuse.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Federal data shows eight New York colleges are among the 50 most expensive schools for out-of-state, on-campus students during the 2023-2024 school year—upstate institutions include Cornell in Ithaca, Vassar, and Colgate near Syracuse, with Cornell charging $88,140 and Syracuse University ranking 60th at $85,147—data from the National Center for Education Statistics details these costs. Syracuse.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New York state officials approved a $50M four-year pilot housing voucher program modeled after Section 8 to help tenants pay rent with only 30% of their income—Syracuse public housing authorities will work together to roll out the plan. The program will launch in March 2026—aiming to ease the shortage of safe, affordable housing. Central Current
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nick Perkins, a 6-foot-8 forward who helped the University of Buffalo beat Syracuse in 2018‑19, has signed to play for Boeheim’s Army this summer at Onondaga Community College—he played overseas, earned TBT honors, and joins a roster with four other committed players as games begin on July 18. Syracuse.com
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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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Birdhouses for Fair Housing Auction
5:30-8:30 p.m. — SKY Armory — $40 per person — Bid on unique birdhouses while supporting fair housing efforts in Central New York.
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2025 NBHA Syracuse Super Show
Jun 13-15 — New York State Fairgrounds — $10,200 Added Money — Compete in thrilling barrel racing events with awards and prizes for top riders.
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