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Syracuse
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, May 25, over 100 veterans, Gold Star families and community members gathered at the Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery to honor fallen service members with bagpipes playing 'Amazing Grace' and rifle volleys fired for duty, honor and country — with a final rendition of 'Taps' closing the ceremony. WAER
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Syracuse’s Shakespeare-in-the-Park, marking its 24th season, will present free outdoor productions of King Lear starting June 12 and The Taming of the Shrew beginning August 7 at Thornden Park Amphitheater in Westcott (donations accepted). Syracuse.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Fleet Feet launches Miles After Motherhood, a four-week running and walking program for moms starting at 9 a.m. Sunday, June 7 at Canal Landing Park in Fayetteville; the $60 program offers coaching on exercise and group support on runs along the Erie Canal. Syracuse.com
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A series of property deals closed last week in Onondaga County ranged from a $4,675 farmland sale in Manlius to a $3.8M health building sale in Cicero. Notable transactions include a $300,000 detached row building at 71 Genesee St. in Camillus and a $332,000 fast food property in Clay. Syracuse.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After Syracuse lost 15-7 in the NCAA semifinal on Saturday, May 23 in Charlottesville, Joey Spallina signed lacrosse balls for fans despite his disappointment. He said he will join the Maryland Whipsnakes soon to keep playing the sport he loves. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Former Syracuse soccer star Miles Robinson (29) has earned a spot on the U.S. men's national team World Cup roster following an unofficial leak; the full 26-man roster will be officially announced later today with the team set to open its World Cup campaign on June 12. Syracuse.com
- ➤ West Genesee and Cortland lead the Section III baseball playoffs as Class AA and Class A teams begin play Monday and Tuesday — challengers Whitesboro and New Hartford are set to challenge the top seeds. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse.com released Week 9 photos of Section III high school sports — capturing local athletic contests — featuring girls golf on May 19 in Pompey, boys tennis on May 20 at Hamilton College, a boys golf qualifier on May 21 at Timber Banks, and flag football on May 22 at Westmoreland. Syracuse.com
- ➤ The Syracuse Mets split a doubleheader at NBT Bank Stadium on Sunday, May 24, losing 6-4 in game one and winning 1-0 in game two. Ryan Clifford hit home runs in both games, including his 10th of the season, and the team now prepares to play a six-game series at Rochester. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Three walk-off wins defined Monday's Section III high school playoff games when Christian Brothers Academy, Cincinnatus and Auburn scored the winning runs in late innings. The close contests on Monday, May 25 energized local teams in a tightly contested series. Syracuse.com
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Boots at the Brewery
7-10 p.m. — Middle Ages Brewing Company — Free entry — Kick up your heels with line dancing led by experienced instructor Greg Hale.
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Syracuse Speed Dating for Singles
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Vicinos Brick and Brew — Ticketed event — Meet up to 12 potential matches in a fun and efficient dating experience.
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YK Niece Live Performance
9 PM - 12 AM — Jammer's Sports Bar & Restaurant — Tickets available on Eventbrite & Posh — Dance the night away with YK Niece and featured DJs spinning hits and creating vibrant vibes.
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Jason Mraz Concert
7-9 p.m. — Landmark Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical evening filled with music and connection from the renowned singer-songwriter.
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Steel Hearts: The John Henry Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters — Tickets required — Witness an unforgettable musical journey through the heart of an iconic American tale.
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A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Landmark Theatre — Ticket required — Experience the uplifting true story of Neil Diamond's rise to rock stardom through his iconic music.
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A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Landmark Theatre, Syracuse, NY — Tickets required — Experience the uplifting story of Neil Diamond's rise to fame through his legendary songs.
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A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Landmark Theatre, Syracuse, NY — Ticket required — Experience the uplifting true story of Neil Diamond's rise to fame through his timeless classics.
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A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Landmark Theatre — Ticket required — Experience the uplifting true story of Neil Diamond through his iconic hits in a vibrant musical performance.
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Lucy Darling's Magical Comedy Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Crouse Hinds Concert Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter and magic with the award-winning magician and comedian, Lucy Darling.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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