Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of August.
Good morning, Syracuse.
Today, Hazard Branch Library hosts a planetarium for kids (2:30–3:30 p.m.) and tomorrow the Landmark Theatre holds a seat-viewing event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Later, the YMCA in Baldwinsville, the Mets at NBT Bank Stadium, Middle Ages Brewery and Skaneatles Fest will offer community events.
The former O'Brien and Gere building at 547 E.
Genesee St. in Fayetteville is set to become a Hannaford supermarket, and the developer has secured a permit for asbestos abatement + expects demolition to begin this fall.
Federal Labor Statistics data shows that 297 job categories in Syracuse paid a higher annual median in 2025 than the national average.
Music directors and composers led the increase, while emergency medicine doctors earned less compared to national trends.
The Onondaga County Clerk’s office reported 149 home sales from Aug.
2 to 8 — the priciest was a 4-acre house in Pompey selling for $1.09 million as shown by public records.
The Syracuse Mets beat the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 4-3 on Saturday night at VyStar Ballpark.
MJ Melendez hit a key home run in the eighth inning while Ronny Mauricio and Christopher Morel spurred early scoring before a strong six-man bullpen sealed the win.
Mike Washington Jr., a Syracuse native and Cicero-North Syracuse alum, set the pace with a 53-yard run during the Raiders' loss to the Cardinals on Thursday, Aug.
13 at Allegiant Stadium — his standout play suggested he will be a key contributor in upcoming games.
Undrafted rookie Kani Walker intercepted a crucial pass on Saturday at Highmark Stadium to help the Bills secure a 29-14 win over the Panthers; his pick (the first inside the new stadium) kept him in the roster race, garnering praise from coach Joe Brady and teammates.
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