Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of September.
Good morning, Syracuse.
After chaotic bus delays at the fair on Saturday, Aug.
29, officials added clearer signs, defined lines & extra staff to help riders move safely. They are also reviewing supplemental coach services for upcoming busy events to reduce wait times.
Byrne Dairy plans to build a new convenience store at 4631 Onondaga Blvd in Geddes with six gas pumps and 12 fueling stations.
Construction will start later this fall and the store is expected to open in spring of 2027.
Flo Rida entertained 39,000 fans at the New York State Fair on Sunday, Aug.
30 at Suburban Park in Syracuse. The rapper energized the crowd with interactive performances that brought back club hits from the 2000s and 2010s.
Lifetime passholders at the New York State Fair enjoy special entry and share personal stories of lost and replaced medallions that add to their cherished fair memories.
The fair runs until Sept. 7 and offers affordable admission for all visitors.
The Syracuse University Art Museum’s exhibit Space and the Sacred features works by Letterio Calapai that blend space themes and Catholic art.
Visitors can explore a creative mix of science and faith at the museum.
Air Supply delivered a dynamic show for over 11,300 fans at Chevy Court on Sunday evening at the NYS Fair — performing timeless hits like 'All Out of Love' and a surprise poetry interlude.
The veteran band will continue its tour across the West Coast and onto New Zealand.
At the fair on Sunday, Aug.
30, visitors enjoyed creative treats like a surf-and-turf burger topped with shrimp and lobster, deep-fried Hawaiian rolls, and an apple-pie sour ale from Heritage Hill — all served amid lively concerts by gymclassheroes, Air Supply, and Flo Rida.
City officials will review 301 Salina Realty’s plans tonight to convert the former Woolworth’s building at South Salina and East Fayette into 62 apartments, including an added fourth story, rooftop terrace, and 35-space parking garage (designed to restore its original ornate parapet).
During Aug. 16-22, Onondaga County recorded a range of property transactions from $488 to $42.5M (including aged home deals in Salina and an education facility sale in Van Buren).
The report details recent sales of residences, apartments, business properties and vacant land across the county.
During fall sports media days, local field hockey players nominated a teammate with strong leadership and passion as the best future coach; the event was presented by Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) and Crouse Health.
Buffalo’s Jessica Pegula won her first round match at the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday, Aug.
30 in straight sets (6-3, 6-2). She will next play the match winner from Venus Williams and Sofia Kenin.
Syracuse women’s soccer kept Harvard’s top goal threat off net in a 0-0 draw last Sunday at home—goalkeeper Maya Naimoli and the defense held off Harvard forward Brooke Huleatt.
Nottingham boys soccer, led by refugee-turned-coach Claude Tuyishimere, has grown into a diverse, winning program focused on teamwork — the team will open its season tomorrow at Liverpool at 7 p.m.
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