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Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Friday afternoon house fire at 222 West Matson Avenue on Syracuse’s South Side left four people displaced with no injuries as firefighters arrived at 3:21 p.m. and quickly controlled the blaze—Red Cross personnel are now assisting those affected while investigators work to determine the cause. CNY Central
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The New York State Fair will start in less than two weeks and will show new things like an Ice Age exhibit with life-size animals, a stunt show with special rescue dogs, and a light show by drones—with extra acts like a mentalist and lumberjack show to entertain visitors. CNY Central
- ➤ Syracuse native William Strobeck curated the 'DEAD END.' exhibit at the Everson Museum of Art, which runs through August 31—featuring work from 12 artists that explores skate culture. The exhibit connects his youthful passion for skateboarding with today's digital art trends—inviting local youth to express themselves through this cultural movement. Central Current
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state Attorney General ended its review of a whistleblower complaint about a no-bid contract for a costly and unfinished Syracuse IT project—declaring that no criminal or civil charges will be pursued. Syracuse.com
- ➤ The Anti-Racism Coalition of Cazenovia said the Madison County sheriff’s partnership with ICE through the 287(g) program blurs local policing with federal immigration enforcement — a move that could lead to racial profiling and weaken community trust. The coalition urged Sheriff Todd Hood and county officials to reverse the agreement to safeguard civil rights and the local economy. Syracuse.com
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data from Central New York Information Service Inc. showed that the average home sale price exceeded $300,000 in 14 Onondaga County towns, which is four more than at the same time in 2024+ the report covers sales through August 5. Syracuse.com
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