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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ IKEA will open a new 70,000 square-foot store at Destiny USA in Syracuse in the fall; the store will feature fully furnished room settings, a custom design area, and food offerings for shoppers. It will be the chain’s third location in New York + it will offer over 3,000 home furnishing items. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Micron Technology said trucks will roll by the Clay chipmaking site nearly once per minute during the first year of construction—using up to 550 trucks each day to bring in fill and remove topsoil. Truck traffic will be cut in half next year when a new rail spur opens. Syracuse.com
- ➤ County clerk offices in Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland and Madison counties registered 43 new businesses during the week of June 30 through July 4. One religious corporation was filed and four businesses discontinued operations—three in Onondaga County and one in Cortland County. Syracuse.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tickets for the New York State Fair are now on sale online, with single-day admission at $8 and parking at $12 while visitors over 65 and under 12 enter free; a $25 Frequent Fairgoer ticket is available exclusively on the fair's website. The fair will run from August 20 through September 1 + advance ticket sales may boost attendance. WAER
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Syracuse Police Activities League camp began July 7 at Syracuse University and has enrolled over 6,000 local kids in free courses like gaming, swimming — and science to help them build positive connections. The camp series sold out hours after its online sign up on June 1, and the next program will begin in October. WAER
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state Department of Environmental Conservation launched Snapshot NY — a citizen science program that invites residents to use their trail cameras on private or permitted public land to capture images and help track wildlife across the state. Volunteers create an account, choose a survey block, and upload photos every two weeks to supply data for managing more than a dozen species. Syracuse.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Walsh said Tuesday that Syracuse will add Surge Link broadband to six neighborhoods, reaching over 9,200 homes with funds from a $10.8 million grant from the ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure program. The service gives 100 Mbps symmetric speeds with professional setup and needed equipment + costs $14.99 per month for low-income users and $36.99 for others. CNY Central
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rome Free Academy quarterback Evan Carlson-Stephenson led Section III in total passing yards over the past five seasons — his record shows his standout performance among local athletes. Syracuse.com
- ➤ USA Lacrosse announced that six Section III high school girls lacrosse players earned All-American honors—one of 63 recognized across New York—highlighting the region’s strong season. Syracuse.com
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Syracuse Ukrainian Festival
4 PM – 10 PM — 207 Tompkins St — Free entry — Experience the vibrant spirit of Ukraine through food, music, and cultural performances.
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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.
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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.
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