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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ M&T Bank's regional president Steve Gorczynski said he is using a servant leadership approach to drive local business growth while supporting community efforts today, and he said Micron’s planned investment will bring more jobs to the area to boost our economy. He added that a growth mindset is key to lifting the entire community. Syracuse.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was shot on Syracuse’s North Side on Wednesday afternoon when police responded around 2:12 p.m. at 1012 Park St. — across from Stop and Shop, and he was taken by ambulance to Upstate University Hospital. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Kenneth Brown, 40, is charged with criminal negligent homicide after his 1-year-old daughter Kyra Brown overdosed on a pill containing fentanyl and cocaine that he left in an accessible area at their 410 Burdick Ave home on October 31, 2024—paramedics found her unresponsive, she later died at Upstate University Hospital, and police arrested him on May 22. CNY Central
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dave Matthews Band kicked off its 2025 concert season on Tuesday night at Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse with an old school jam session that featured many classic tunes — the band extended Memorial Day weekend and excited longtime fans. Syracuse.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Simran Sanders, the 14-year-old champion from Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School—winner of the Post-Standard spelling bee for the third time—competed at the Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 27 in Oxon Hill, Md. She advanced through five rounds before she was eliminated after misspelling arnica, finishing tied for 58th out of 243 spellers. Syracuse.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New York State will run its Get Offline — Go Outside program this summer to help 21,000 low-income youths get jobs in parks, camps, child care centers and cultural centers across 57 counties and New York City. In Central New York, Onondaga County will receive $1,396,576 while other areas get funds — the program aims to build job skills and boost local growth. CNY Central
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school boys lacrosse in Section III saw key matchups on Wednesday as Fayetteville-Manlius met Baldwinsville in Class A and New Hartford faced Vernon Verona Sherrill in Class C—teams that had met during the regular season. Syracuse.com updated its rankings and said new ratings will be released every Wednesday morning until sectionals end. Syracuse.com
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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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The Mere Mortals Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — Middle Ages Brewing Company — 18+ only — Enjoy a lively cover band featuring local supergroup talent, guaranteed to get you dancing.
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Fifi's Ice Cream Gathering
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Fifi's Ice Cream & Sweets — Free to attend — Enjoy ice cream delights while sharing your literary passions in a cozy setting.
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Syracuse Speed Dating for Ages 37-57
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Vicinos Brick and Brew — Ticket required — Meet potential matches in a fun and efficient speed dating format.
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Skill Share Workshops at Erie Canal Museum
1-2 p.m. — Erie Canal Museum — Registration required — Learn practical skills from community experts in a hands-on workshop series.
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Summer Clambake
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Rosamond Gifford Zoo — $89 for members, $119 for non-members — Enjoy delicious clams and summer vibes while exploring the zoo.
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Book Discussion: Married to Bhutan
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Nobody's Wine Bar — Open to all — Engage in lively conversation over Linda Leaming's intriguing exploration of Bhutan.
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