Good morning, Syracuse.

Onondaga County Traffic Safety Advisory Board will host a free back-to-school safety bash at Destiny Mall’s Canyon on Wednesday, Aug.

12 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Local law enforcement and safety groups plan truck touches, interactive displays & educational activities for families.

On Aug. 10, 2026, CNY Heroes featured veteran John Young + his guardian Chow Downey discussing their May Honor Flight Syracuse Mission 24 experience with host Dan Cummings.

They stressed the need to keep recognizing veterans.

Steigs Grillhouse opens Wednesday in Manlius (228 E.

Seneca St.), converting a former bank into a restaurant, bar and retail butcher shop that extends a 90-year meat tradition. The venue offers dining and an outdoor patio with service from 11 a.m. daily and butcher counter sales until 6 p.m.

Ed Levine, founder and CEO of Galaxy Media Partners, announced he will retire later this year after 36 years in broadcasting (he plans to launch a new events company in the Carolinas).

Galaxy will share details on leadership succession soon.

A summer building camp at Baker High School in Baldwinsville offered 30 students a chance to learn trades like framing and wiring as part of a Micron effort to grow local skills — teachers plan to offer the camp again next year.

Tyler Lyons, a caregiver from Syracuse, lost his Essential Plan coverage on July 1 when funding changes forced him off the program; he now pays $250 a month through his employer while nearly 450,000 New Yorkers face higher health insurance costs.

Onondaga County recorded 16 real estate sales from last week (ranging from $976 to $3.04M), including the property at 724 Old Liverpool Road in Salina which sold for $300K as an auto body business.

The deals feature a mix of residential, retail, apartment and land transactions.

Real estate records show Onondaga County had 50 top sales, including 12 over one million dollars, with Skaneateles leading with 15 sales and a Syracuse property selling for $765,000; the top sale at 2890 W.

Lake Road in February exceeded $5.8 million with an average price above $1.1 million.

Mike Snow, a former drill sergeant and last season's volunteer defensive assistant, has been named Mount Markham football head coach.

He plans to guide the team through an upcoming season filled with tough competition and aims to strengthen their defense—hoping to overcome a 2-7 record.

Section III boys from Central captured the BCANY championship over the weekend at Monroe—Woodbury Central School District facilities with a 60—57 win over Capital, while the girls reached the semifinals after an unbeaten pool play run.

Standouts included Jace Bukowski and Sicily Shaffer.

Syracuse football struggled with its pass rush last season after key players left, but defensive coordinator Vince Kehres is optimistic the team will improve with new transfers and promising underclassmen ahead of the Sept.

5 opener against New Hampshire—players like Keyshawn Johnson and Tunmise Adeleye are expected to step up.

Jeffrey Battle won his first supermodified race Sunday at Oswego Speedway after making two late passes to secure a $6,000 victory in the 50-lap ISMA-MSS main event.

Amarri Monroe has announced he will transfer to Syracuse for the 2026–27 season while his eligibility remains uncertain under the NCAA’s 5-in-5 rule (pending a ruling on a temporary restraining order).

Coach Gerry McNamara praised Monroe for his versatility and character which could boost the team’s frontcourt.

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.