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Monday, July 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A feature highlights how youth programs that include mentorship and leadership camps help young people trust their ideas and grow into leaders—turning early learning into real opportunities for community impact. Syracuse.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded to a fire at 241 South Collingwood Ave. Saturday night—arriving at 10:08 p.m.—and quickly put out the blaze, rescuing a dog and ensuring that the only occupant escaped as investigators found the fire started from spontaneous combustion in the basement. CNY Central
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Syracuse Police Department reported a 30% drop in homicides compared to last year & credited community outreach and strategic policing for the decline. The department also noted a 10% decrease in call volume & explained it was due to electronic reporting and alternative responses to mental health incidents. CNY Central
- ➤ On Saturday at about 5:30 p.m., Syracuse police responded to a report of a stabbing at the intersection of East Fayette Street and Westmoreland Avenue, finding a 43-year-old man with a stab wound to his thigh who was taken to Upstate University Hospital and is expected to survive—police continue to investigate the incident. CNY Central
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 58th Annual Gemworld event in Syracuse brought together rock collectors and local artists who celebrated minerals and stone art. Lapidary John Sweeney said his love of rocks grew from a childhood hobby into a passion that now guides his teaching—underscoring the event’s mix of art and hands-on discovery. CNY Central
- ➤ Social Security data showed that Liam was the most popular baby boy name in New York in 2024 (with 1,445 births), making it the top name nationally as well. The statistics mark a steady rise for Liam even though the name first appeared in records in 1954 (when it registered only five times). Syracuse.com
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Syracuse Mets beat the IronPigs 4-0 in a rain-shortened game on Sunday at NBT Bank Stadium — clinching the six-game series. The team will resume play Friday, July 18 when they face the Norfolk Tides in a three-game series. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Former SU quarterback Tommy DeVito returned to Syracuse on Saturday for the Pizza and Pasta Festival at the Inner Harbor—where he signed autographs and served chicken cutlet sandwiches as part of a VIP package—and said he will fight for his Giants roster spot when training camp begins on July 23. CNY Central
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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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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.
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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.
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Leftover Salmon Concert
4-7:30 p.m. — Westcott Theater — Tickets starting at $140 — Leftover Salmon brings an unforgettable musical experience to Syracuse.
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