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Monday, August 11th, 2025
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. CNY Central
- ➤ 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. Syracuse.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. CNY Central
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. Syracuse.com
- ➤ 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. CNY Central
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. CNY Central
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Syracuse Show 2025
Sept 7-8 — Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse — Trade show access — Explore the largest regional event showcasing footwear and apparel.
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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.
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