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Syracuse
Monday, September 1st, 2025
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 19-year-old woman was shot in the leg in Syracuse’s Near West Side at about 2:34 a.m. Saturday following multiple gunshots detected by ShotSpotter—she was taken to Upstate University Hospital and is now in stable condition. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse police placed Destiny USA mall on lockdown after 911 callers mistook an umbrella — designed to look like a samurai sword — for a gun. CNY Central
- ➤ On August 31, a Pennsylvania man named Branden J. Brown attacked a coworker with a knife at Santillo’s Sausage during the New York State Fair in Syracuse—he fled but was later arrested after police recovered his weapon and the injured worker was taken to Upstate Hospital. CNY Central
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Day 11 of the New York State Fair on Aug. 30 in Geddes recorded 100,396 visitors—over 50,000 more than on the same day last year. So far, 742,870 people have attended this annual event—visitors enjoyed rides, concerts, and food. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Shaggy performed a lively reggae party at Suburban Stage on Sunday night and officials estimated that 48,000 people saw his concert at the New York State Fair—making it the third largest performance in Fair history. Syracuse.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dave Shullick Jr. earned pole position during Friday’s qualifying at Oswego Speedway for Sunday's Budweiser Classic by posting a lap of 15.955 seconds — earning a $1,000 bonus. Other racers competed in supermodified, small-block supers and stock car events as they prepared for Sunday's final rounds. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Ron Silk won his 29th Whelen Modified Tour race at Oswego Speedway on Saturday night — he passed Austin Beers on the 123rd lap to secure a $12,000 prize check. Syracuse.com
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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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New Hope's 2025 Annual Fall Fundraiser
10:00 PM – 12:30 AM — 420 S Main St, North Syracuse, NY — Support local initiatives — Enjoy a night of fun, food, and community spirit at a meaningful charity event.
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Syracuse Water Lantern Festival
10:30 PM - 2:30 AM — 123 N Main St, Syracuse, NY — Tickets on sale now — Celebrate love and dreams with floating lanterns illuminating the water.
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Puppy Pals Live
6-7:30 p.m. — Westcott Theater — Tickets starting at $20 — Experience action-packed canine comedy and jaw-dropping stunts at this family-friendly dog show.
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