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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday night, the Redhouse Arts Center lit a new theater marquee on Salina Street at its 'Light the Town Red' event. The show—filled with live music, cocktails and community warmth—marked a bright new step for Syracuse's arts scene. CNY Central
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State education data from the 2023-2024 school year shows that 22 of 68 Central New York schools reached 90% or more proficiency on the global history Regents exams—Weedsport Junior-Senior High school led with 99% proficiency. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse University Law School will expand legal services for veterans with health and disability claims using a $150,000 state grant provided by the Department of Veterans Services—offering law students valuable real-world experience. WAER
- ➤ Professor Bing Dong has been chosen to lead a workshop titled 'UrbanAI: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Smart Cities' at NeurIPS, one of the most prestigious AI conferences that will run December 2-7 in San Diego—he will work with experts from Harvard, Columbia, University of Washington and Mila to present AI tools that make urban services more efficient. Ph.D. candidate Zixin Jiang from his lab will also speak on an expert panel about how AI can improve transportation, energy systems and other city services. Syracuse University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon today named Odean Dyer as the new commissioner of the Water Environment Protection Department after Shannon Harty abruptly resigned after four years on the job. A groundbreaking ceremony took place on April 3 for a new sewer pumping station in Clay that served Micron Technology’s upcoming semiconductor plant+nearby developments. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Mayor Ben Walsh is seeking council approval of Syracuse Vision Zero Action Plan that targets the 25 intersections with high crash data—such as the James Street and Midler Avenue intersection. The plan will guide future road and sidewalk improvements to reduce serious injuries and fatal crashes. Syracuse.com
- ➤ The Biosolids Dryer Building at the Metropolitan Syracuse Wastewater Treatment Plant on Hiawatha Boulevard has not been operated since its completion last year because the air remains too toxic for workers. Onondaga County may sue the contractor over the unsafe, delayed, and overbudget project—officials reported. Syracuse.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Onondaga County officials announced that an elderly Cicero resident tested positive for West Nile virus—the first human case since 2019—and the patient, who was hospitalized, is now recovering at home while mosquito traps on East Taft Road also detected eastern equine encephalitis virus, prompting continued monitoring in the area. CNY Central
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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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Sauce Boss Live Performance
7-9 p.m. — The 443 Social Club & Lounge — $25 – $35 — Experience a vibrant mix of blues music and delicious gumbo from Bill Wharton, the Sauce Boss.
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