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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gemma, a gentle three-year-old dog, is available for adoption at the CNY SPCA on East Molloy Road in Syracuse. She arrived as a stray in January and enjoys riding in a car + learning new tricks. Syracuse.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Brooklyn Pickle celebrated its 50th anniversary yesterday with discount offers and announced that a new location may open in August on Marshall Street at the Syracuse University campus. Owner Craig Kowadla said the expansion follows recent openings in Utica and North Carolina—boosting local options for the sandwich shop. CNY Central
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Deputies are searching for a missing kayaker in Rome after a passerby reported an unoccupied orange kayak near the center of the Erie Canal—close to South James Street and Muck Road—with a backpack and oars marked with the initials E.W.H. Syracuse.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Verizon Wireless stores in Syracuse will give away free backpacks to students next Sunday, July 27 at 1 p.m.—the 13th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway will run at local sites in Cazenovia, Pulaski, Central Square, Fulton, Oswego, and Liverpool to help kids get ready for school next month. Syracuse.com
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Buddy Boeheim wrapped up NBA Summer League with the Pacers and will join Boeheim’s Army for their debut game against the Herkimer Originals on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Onondaga Community College’s SRC Arena—he takes a redeye flight Friday night as the team also adds former Marquette star Jamil Wilson. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Mat Williamson, Stewart Friesen and Matt Sheppard dominated the 2025 dirt track season by winning a combined 46 features—Williamson led with 18 wins including five on Friday night at Ransomville, while Friesen earned 15 victories despite missing races for NASCAR Truck Series duties and Sheppard tallied 13 wins with a recent surge in form. Local modified events have seen intense competition from these drivers as they continue to lead the field on tracks across the region. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Five-star point guard Deron Rippey Jr. of Blair Academy has added Syracuse to his final list of 12 college options after the team extended him an offer as one of two five-star prospects in the Class of 2026—he is ranked No. 17 nationally and plans to visit Syracuse in late September. The final list includes top programs like North Carolina and Kentucky, with his visit set to help him decide his future. Syracuse.com
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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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