Good morning, Syracuse.

The Syracuse Inner-City Rotary Club will unveil a memorial for community volunteer Al Turner Saturday at Kirk Park at (11 a.m.).

The new plaque and bench honor his lifelong dedication to supporting neighborhood youth.

Syracuse Boat Tours (Baldwinsville-based) has received state funding to offer free Erie Canal cruises to 600 people during summer and fall.

The SS Katie will depart from Baldwinsville while community organizations partner to ensure those facing barriers can join the trips.

Families relying on the Mainstream Program at Southwest Community Center are demanding answers after staff reported that potential furloughs may disrupt after-school services for children with developmental disabilities — parents remain worried as city officials have yet to respond.

Heid's of Liverpool was nominated by State Senator Chris Ryan and named to the Historic Business Preservation Registry.

Built in 1917, the restaurant remains a cherished local tradition for generations of Central New Yorkers.

Lipe Art Park’s Art Extravaganza (set for tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) will unveil a dozen murals by eight local artists on West Fayette Street, celebrating Syracuse’s heritage and popular local cuisine.

Wildfire smoke from fires in Canada and Minnesota has pushed air quality to very unhealthy levels in parts of Upstate NY today plus the state DEC has issued alerts urging sensitive groups to stay indoors and monitor conditions.

State officials suspended the license of KinderCare Learning Center in Clay on Wednesday after 70 uncorrected violations emerged since Sept.

4, forcing the facility to close while it appeals the decision. The daycare is taking steps to address the feedback (it also operates a downtown center).

Chief Judge Rowan Wilson presided over a naturalization ceremony at the Onondaga County Courthouse on Wednesday, July 15 after the planned state fair event was canceled due to USCIS using a stricter new vetting process — 19 new citizens received certificates amid a historic Independence Day reflection.

Bishop Ludden (Class of 2026) will induct nine honorees into its athletic hall of fame on Aug.

2 at the Syracuse Downtown Marriott, including Corcoran football coach Tyrone Fisher and other standout athletes. The ceremony celebrates decades of local sports achievements.

Paws & Poses: Yoga for a Cause

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Sky Yoga Studios — Suggested Donation: $25 — Enjoy a relaxing yoga session while supporting homeless animals.

Hardwired: A Metallica Tribute

7-11 p.m. — Westcott Theater — Cost info not specified — Experience an electrifying tribute to Metallica from Hardwired.

Rhythm & Brews

6:00-8:30 p.m. — Salt City Market Community Room — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing evening of smooth R&B, neo-soul, and spoken word performances.

Tim McGraw Concert

6:45-8:30 p.m. — Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview — Tickets TBA — Tim McGraw graces Syracuse with his Pawn Shop Guitar Tour alongside 49 Winchester.

Usher and Chris Brown Concert

3:30-8:30 p.m. — JMA Wireless Dome — Tickets from $148 — Experience an unforgettable night with Usher and Chris Brown live in Syracuse.

North Syracuse Speed Dating for Singles in Their 30s and 40s

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Vicinos Brick and Brew — Ticket required — Meet up to 12 potential matches in a fun and friendly setting.

Billy Idol Concert

7:30 PM — Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of classic rock with Billy Idol in a vibrant outdoor setting.