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Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Syracuse woman riding a motorcycle was seriously injured and lost her baby after a pickup truck ran a red light at the intersection of Factory and LeMoyne avenues in Salina on Friday, May 30 — she is in critical condition and receiving treatment for multiple injuries. Syracuse.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ eBay closed TCGplayer’s downtown office after it said the division could not break even and laid off 220 unionized workers who had not received raises since 2021. The company will move the work to Kentucky while 400 nonunion remote workers stay—workers claim the move is a union-busting effort that erased their tight-knit community. Syracuse.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lil Wayne will perform at the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview on Aug. 8 as part of his That Carter VI tour with Tyga and Belly Gang Kushington opening the show—tickets go on sale on June 6 at 10 a.m. with a presale on June 5 at 10 a.m. using the password TREBLE. Syracuse.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City leaders will address renters’ rights at a public forum today at 6:00 p.m. at Victory Temple Fellowship Church, where Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens + Councilor Hanah Ehrenreich + Councilor-at-Large Amir Gethers will discuss Good Cause protections and rental reform amid Syracuse’s housing crisis. WAER
- ➤ Today at 7 a.m.—Renwick Avenue between Martin Luther King East and Van Buren Street in Syracuse will permanently close for the I-81 Viaduct Project, and drivers must follow a new traffic pattern in the work zone. CNY Central
- ➤ The City of Syracuse Division of Code Enforcement shut down Westcott Theater immediately after investigations found dangerous code violations, including a fenced patio that could trap concertgoers—police had responded to shots fired on May 31 with no injuries, and the owner must now fix the issues to avoid fines. CNY Central
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Families For Lead Freedom Now released a report Tuesday showing that Syracuse and Onondaga County did not enforce the 2020 lead ordinance, leaving nearly 9.4% of children with high lead levels. The report—using public records—found that more citations have not lowered the risk of lead poisoning for many local families. Central Current
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rome Free Academy, Camden and Solvay captured their sectional softball titles by beating Baldwinsville, New Hartford and Marcellus, respectively—Whitesboro, Sandy Creek and Hamilton also won and will move directly into regionals while Camden and Solvay must win subregionals to advance. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Bishop Grimes rallied with a two-run push in the sixth to beat Utica Notre Dame 7-6 at Onondaga Community College on June 3 & clinched the Section III Class C baseball title as the school ends its last active spring team before closing this school year. The team will face Deposit-Hancock in the state tournament on Saturday & hope to keep their momentum going. Syracuse.com
- ➤ The Skaneateles boys tennis team won a 3-2 match against Glens Falls on Tuesday to secure the Class C section title — with wins by freshman Noah Soderberg and senior Jake Salzhauer — and kept their 14-0 record. They will play in the state semifinals on June 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens — a key step toward a state title — as they prepare for the next round. Syracuse.com
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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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Shakedown Sunday
1-3 p.m. — The 443 Social Club & Lounge — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of live music at this monthly gathering with great vibes and community spirit.
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