Good morning, Syracuse.

Peter Nestico (after 25 years) has passed the keys to his Italian restaurant to his protégé Marty Richardson, who will refresh the menu with new brunch options while keeping old favorites like the pasta pie unchanged.

The changeover at (415 N. Main St.) will be complete by the end of the year and the entire staff will remain to serve loyal customers.

Syracuse Police responded to a stabbing incident on the 100 block of Gifford St just after 9:30 p.m. Saturday night where a man in his 40s and a 29-year-old woman suffered stabbing injuries and were taken by private vehicles to a local hospital—investigation continues.

AAA WCNY reported the national average for a gallon of gas is $3.19 while Syracuse prices fell two cents to $3.15 from last Monday—experts say prices may rise slightly with holiday travel next week as diesel costs also climbed a bit amid global oil market changes.

Assemblyman Al Stirpe will host a free electronics recycling event on July 12 at the North Syracuse DMV from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.—residents can drop off old devices to reduce waste and promote reuse.

The Syracuse Mets swept Saturday’s doubleheader against the Rochester Red Wings at Innovative Field with wins of 8-0 and 10-2, led by Brandon Sproat's six scoreless innings.

They ended their six-game series on Sunday afternoon—game six started at 1:05 p.m.

Manlius 4th of July Celebration

4-10 p.m. — 1 Arkie Albanese Ave — Free entry — Celebrate with food, a parade, live performances, and a spectacular fireworks display.

Showcase Camp in Syracuse, NY

11 AM – 4 PM — Twin Rinks @ The MACC — Not specified — A competitive hockey camp featuring 60 players and coaching from NCAA and Junior teams.

Showcase Sundays Summer Concert Series

4-7 p.m. — Spirit of Jubilee Park — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant afternoon with live music and local vendors at the summer concert series.

Styx with Kevin Cronin & Don Felder

6:45-8:15 p.m. — Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview — Ticket prices vary — Experience classic rock legends Styx and Kevin Cronin alongside Don Felder in a nostalgic concert event.

Strings at The Mansion on James

6-7:30 p.m. — Mansion On James — $12+ — Enjoy a seasonal supper and live string performances featuring classics from Mozart to Brahms.

Chirp's Musical Showcase

8-11 p.m. — Funk 'n Waffles — $13.07 — Experience a genre-blending performance from Chirp and Pop Culture in a vibrant Syracuse venue.

Dead Night Featuring Poised For Flight

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Funk 'n Waffles — Tickets starting at $13.07 — Experience an all-star lineup of Grateful Dead bands in an intimate Syracuse venue.

Cami Clune & The Fringe Perform Taylor Swift

8-10 p.m. — Funk 'n Waffles — Tickets starting at $29.30 — Enjoy a lively tribute to Taylor Swift featuring the talented Cami Clune and her dynamic band.

Syracuse Ukrainian Festival

4 PM – 10 PM — 207 Tompkins St — Free entry — Experience the vibrant spirit of Ukraine through food, music, and cultural performances.

Strict Curl Expo

12-8 p.m. — Strength Warehouse — $30 per event — Experience the inaugural Strict Curl Expo featuring competitions with unique weight classes and custom medals.