Good morning, Syracuse.

Families reunited with nurses and doctors from the Crouse Health NICU at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to celebrate babies born from 2017 to 2022 + staff and families shared stories of early care + the event honored the deep bond formed during critical moments.

Bishop Douglas J. Lucia took on the role of parish priest for three Baldwinsville churches — St. Augustine, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Mary of the Assumption — while he continued to lead the 7-county diocese.

He worked with Rev. Benjamin Schrantz and Rev. Thomas Ryan and announced a new service schedule to meet local needs.

On August 7th, New York State Police responded to a tractor trailer crash along Interstate 90 eastbound in Brutus that killed truck driver Mark Shidler, who was in his fifties, and injured two others—one being a Syracuse passenger airlifted to Upstate Hospital—which led to a traffic delay stretching 5.1 miles for about three hours.

A 35-year-old man was shot in the leg at 8:05 p.m. on Sunday, Aug.

10 at Midland Avenue and West Newell Street on Syracuse’s South Side—he was taken to Upstate University Hospital and is in stable condition, police said.

On Thursday at 4:30 a.m., Syracuse police raided a home in the Valley area to arrest suspects and seize a modified Glock 9—linked to a July shooting on Lincoln Drive—using careful planning to keep the neighborhood safe.

The New York State Department of Transportation announced that northbound I-81 in Syracuse—between the Pearl Street on-ramp and Exit 23—will be reduced to one lane from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays starting today until August 19 for bridge work on the I-81 Viaduct Project.

DOT noted that work may shift if weather conditions change.

Coldfront Live Performance

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Middle Ages Brewing Company — $10 cover — Experience the dynamic rock sounds of ColdFront as they cover classic and contemporary hits.

Asian Elephant Extravaganza

10 AM – 3 PM — Rosamond Gifford Zoo — Free for members with paid admission — Celebrate the cultural traditions of South Asia with music, dance, and engaging elephant encounters.

The Great New York State Fair 2025

5 AM – 7 PM — New York State Fairgrounds — Admission varies — Experience a specialized exhibition showcasing the best of agriculture in New York.

T.3 Live Performance

8-10 p.m. — Funk 'n Waffles — Tickets starting at $23.63 — Experience the harmonious blend of a capella and instrumental music with T.3.

Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert

8:00 PM — New York State Fairgrounds — Tickets starting at $81 — Experience the legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd with their energetic new tour featuring classic hits and surprises.

Irish Fest Kick Off Party

8-9:30 p.m. — Middle Ages Brewing Company — 18+ only — Celebrate the start of Irish Fest with the electrifying Celtic roots music of The Town Pants.

Syracuse Football vs. UConn

8:00 PM – 1:30 PM — JMA Wireless Dome — Tickets available — Cheer on Syracuse as they face off against UConn in this exciting football matchup.

Scare-A-Con Horror and Pop Culture Convention

4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — Marriott Syracuse Downtown — Check website for details — Experience the Northeast's premier horror and pop culture fan convention and film festival.

Syracuse Show 2025

Sept 7-8 — Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse — Trade show access — Explore the largest regional event showcasing footwear and apparel.

REV PEYTON'S BIG DAMN BAND Concert

7-10 p.m. — Funk 'n Waffles — Tickets $30-$152 — Experience a lively performance by The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band and The Hooten Hallers in Syracuse.