Good morning, Syracuse.

Late Saturday night, Syracuse firefighters responded to a basement fire at 241 S.

Collingwood Ave.—they rescued a dog from the home in about 20 minutes with no injuries reported while the cause remains under investigation.

A 23-year-old motorcyclist was in critical condition after he crashed into a parked car on Midland Avenue & Tallman Street at 10:22 p.m. Friday, and he was transported to Upstate University Hospital with no other reported injuries.

Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad awarded a Student Start-Up Fund grant to Thomas O’Brien ’25 this spring for his company, Ten Open Projects — which provides video production services to small and medium-sized businesses.

The grant covered customer outreach and company formation expenses, receiving support from donors like Jeffrey Rich ’67 and Yvonne Hyland.

Former Syracuse football star Tommy DeVito returned on Saturday to the Inner Harbor for the Pizza and Pasta Festival where he met fans, signed autographs, and served chicken cutlet sandwiches — he also shared his support for the local football program and said he will fight for his Giants roster spot when training camp begins on July 23.

On July 12 the Ostrom Avenue Podcast featured AJ Myers and Griffin Bloomstein discussing the football team's signing of five-star recruit Calvin Russell and Fran Brown’s clear impact — they also debated if quarterback Rickie Collins holds an advantage and noted that two familiar opponents were missing from the men’s basketball nonconference schedule.

On Saturday night, the Syracuse Mets lost 11—9 to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at NBT Bank Stadium after Francisco Alvarez hit two home runs and pushed a near comeback.

The Mets will finish their six-game series on Sunday afternoon with Blade Tidwell starting at 1:05 p.m.—a game they hope will turn their season around.

Marla Runyan L’25, a College of Law graduate who lost most of her sight yet raced in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, will be inducted into the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Hall of Fame this month—she earned key titles and set records in major races.

On Friday night, the Syracuse Mets came from behind to win 8-7 in ten innings over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at NBT Bank Stadium—Yonny Hernandez’s walk-off double clinched the victory.

syracuse.com reporters picked 19 small school boys track athletes at Liverpool High School and named Tully’s Ryan Rauber as athlete of the year—finalists included Nathan Hanna of Sauquoit Valley, Jack Tagliaferri of Oriskany and Cooper Bradley of Cooperstown.

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.

Erie Canal Songfest

6:30-8 p.m. — Erie Canal Museum — Free entry — Celebrate the Erie Canal's legacy with a folk concert featuring new historical compositions and beloved tunes.

Syracuse Speed Dating for Singles in Their 50s and 60s

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Vicinos Brick and Brew — Ticket required — Engage in lively 6-minute conversations with local singles to spark romance.