Good morning, Syracuse.

State Senator Chris Ryan awarded $40,000 from the Legislative Initiative Funding Program to the CNY SPCA today to boost its operations and care for vulnerable animals (a long-time community partner).

A poll asks if Dome events should be paused amid I-81 construction as 30,000 people are expected at the Usher and Chris Brown concert tonight — officials plan to ease traffic by opening Comstock Avenue.

Celes Buffard ’27 is set to launch her MVP for Franchette by the end of summer — an app that blends financial literacy with emotional healing to help local residents manage their money better.

Change of Pace, an iconic sports bar famous for its chicken wings on the North Side, is for sale for $750,000.

Owners Steve Grilli + Bob Brazell will train a new owner over the next six to eight months while the bar continues serving wings daily.

A new bakery called ‘tha bejkurij’ opened in Eastwood at 273 S.

Midler Ave and is selling sourdough bread, pastries and cookies. Baker Corey Bruce and landlords Katrina and Stephen Skinner are drawing locals amid a dispute over a planned upgrade to the front sidewalk.

On Thursday, a judge in Syracuse heard arguments challenging New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act, which would charge fossil fuel companies to fund local climate resiliency projects.

The ruling remains pending as business groups and state lawyers debate if the law oversteps federal powers.

Longtime health advocate William 'Wil' Murtaugh, who built ACR Health and organized the annual AIDS Walk/Run, died July 24 at his Syracuse home at age 62.

A funeral service is held today at Edward J. Ryan & Son Funeral Home and a celebration follows at Syracuse Stage.

Hangry Chicken opened last week at 6325 Thompson Road and quickly sold out three times as early lunch rushes began at 10:30 a.m. local regulars praise its signature Hangry Clucker Burger that layers chicken tenders with a smash burger and special seasoning.

Home sale prices in Spafford jumped more than 30% to over $1.04 million from eight sales and in Fabius rose nearly 32% to around $314,000 as of July 28 — countywide, average prices increased 11% to $344,600 since this time last year.

Mike McCaffery, a renowned boys soccer coach with 34 seasons under his belt, has accepted a position to coach the Skaneateles girls team for four upcoming seasons.

The coach (64) plans to apply his proven strategies to build a competitive program and chase new championships.

The Syracuse Mets split the doubleheader against the Rochester Red Wings at ESL Ballpark last Thursday.

Jonah Tong pitched five scoreless innings in game two, helping the Mets secure a 2-0 win after a 6-1 loss in the opener in a six-game series.

Syracuse basketball player Gavin Doty will host a youth camp for first- through ninth-graders on Aug.

20 at the Fulton War Memorial and Dream Courts; the camp runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., costs $50, and includes a GD4 T-shirt and pizza. Registration is limited.

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.