Good morning, Syracuse.

The Pizza & Wings Festival, Pasta Too will run on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12 at Syracuse Inner Harbor—this family-friendly event will feature live music, celebrity guests and various food vendors.

Organizers will incorporate chicken wing vendors shortchanged by a spring storm at the Battle of the Wings—the festival promises new dining options for local families.

Two children and a baby were injured in a house fire at 2641 Midland Ave on Syracuse’s South Side Friday night—firefighters reported juveniles had been using fireworks near houses and the cause is under investigation.

Geddes police are seeking help finding 12-year-old Laila Kristoff—last seen leaving her Westvale home on July 2 with a bag of clothes—after she went missing.

A 33-year-old man was stabbed on Fourth of July near the Cooper Crouse Hinds factory in Salina and taken to a hospital for cuts to his left arm and chest - deputies arrested a suspect.

A trio of bald eagles is nesting along Onondaga Lake Parkway this summer and has welcomed two hatchlings that are now testing their wings for flight—an encouraging sign of the lake's restoration following a $451 million cleanup effort by Honeywell.

The bald eagles once faced endangerment and now benefit from strong legal protection.

New data shows that home sale prices in Elbridge have risen by 22% from last year — the average price is now $244,900 while countywide home prices exceed $306,000.

Reporters at syracuse.com selected nine golfers for the 2025 All-Central New York girls golf team + Cicero-North Syracuse’s Chloe Tice was named player of the year at the awards held at Liverpool High School.

Jamesville-DeWitt senior Jackson Saroney posted the lowest state tournament score in history on June 9 and was named boys golf player of the year at the All-Central New York High School Sports Awards held at Liverpool High School—nine top golfers were selected for the team by syracuse.com reporters.

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.

Goalie Camp - Syracuse, NY

12-4:15 p.m. — Twin Rinks @ The MACC — Cost info not provided — Enhance your goaltending skills with expert coaching and on-ice training over three days.