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Sunday, September 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Central New York contractor, John Feketa, 58, from Westmoreland was charged with third-degree grand larceny after taking $4,000 upfront for a demolition job in Kirkland he never completed—he is now held without bail in Oneida County Correctional Facility. Syracuse.com
- ➤ ICE raided the Cato protein bar factory on Thursday—taking 70 people including Big Eddie and leaving his wife searching for him as his son began high school. Syracuse.com
- ➤ On Saturday morning at 5:57 a.m., police responded to a call at 427 Tully Street and found a 63-year-old man with a stab wound to his arm—he was taken to Upstate University Hospital and is expected to survive—and officers are investigating the case. CNY Central
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Police in Syracuse are holding personal items lost at the New York State Fair at their North Syracuse headquarters — those seeking their property must call 315-366-6000 and present a detailed description plus valid photo ID to claim items. Syracuse.com
- ➤ On September 4th, 2025, the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office helped federal Homeland Security execute a criminal search warrant at Nutrition Bar Confectioners in Cato by handling security, traffic, and child safety support—Sheriff Brian Schenck stressed his team did not enforce immigration law and that federal investigators are still working on the case—. CNY Central
- ➤ The New York State DOT said parts of I-481 northbound and State Route 481 northbound will be reduced to one lane from Monday, September 8 to Friday, September 12 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. to allow paving operations for the Interstate 81 Viaduct Project — motorists are urged to slow down as fines double in work zones. CNY Central
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Syracuse fans celebrated the Orange's overtime win against UConn after a crucial fourth-quarter touchdown—emotions shifted from frustration to relief as they left the Dome. Some fans voiced concerns about penalties and coaching—while others look forward to next week's game against Colgate on September 12th. CNY Central
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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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