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Syracuse
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man riding a minibike ran a stop sign and was hit by a car at the intersection of Kirkpatrick and Spring streets around 5:13 p.m. on July 14 — he was taken in critical condition to Upstate University Hospital, police said. Syracuse.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Syracuse Police Benevolent Association President Joe Moran defended his vague Facebook post from Sunday evening that mentioned 40 arrests and five guns recovered in Armory Square on Friday and Saturday—saying he wanted the community to know what was happening—while police chief Joe Cecile and Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens explained the arrests were for open container and loitering violations as officers worked to curb late-night issues downtown. CNY Central
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Army Pvt. Henry J. Smith from Fulton, who was captured and died as a POW during World War II, was identified on June 5 after detailed analysis by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. His family received a full briefing on his identification and he will be reburied in Holly, Michigan later this year—ensuring a proper burial for the soldier. CNY Central
- ➤ County Executive Ryan McMahon spent $2.5 million from an eight-year-old Honeywell fund meant for Onondaga Lake trails and parks to cover extra costs for the over-budget aquarium project at Syracuse Inner Harbor — work on the aquarium continued on July 10. Syracuse.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ticket sales for Boeheim’s Army games jumped 215% compared to when the team played in Syracuse in 2023, and the team will play its games at SRC Arena — located on the Onondaga Community College campus. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Port Byron pitcher Connor Usowski was one of the top strikeout leaders over the past five seasons—syracuse.com will provide more stats leaders in various sports soon. Syracuse.com
- ➤ syracuse.com's high school sports Mount Rushmore project invites the public to submit nominations for the top four male and top four female athletes from six featured schools—Auburn, Bishop Grimes, Chittenango, Christian Brothers Academy, East Syracuse Minoa and PSLA @ Fowler—with nominations closing on July 21 and final teams set to be revealed between Aug. 4 and Aug. 9. Syracuse.com
- ➤ The Onondaga High School League named its 2025 girls golf all-star team recently — including Christian Brothers Academy’s Clara Defilippis, with Section III coaches choosing the top players from the region. Syracuse.com
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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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Creed Fisher Meet and Greet
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Westcott Theater — Must purchase GA ticket — Hang out with Creed for an exclusive Meet and Greet experience.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
When you make peace with uncertainty, you find peace.
~ Naval Ravikant
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