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Friday, September 12th, 2025
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Price Right Marketplace held its annual Feeding Minds & Bodies campaign Thursday, September 11th—delivering 25-pound food boxes, 15-pound personal care boxes, school supply backpacks and gift cards to nearly 400 local families—and partnered with Feed the Children, United Way and the Boys & Girls Clubs to help ease hunger. CNY Central
- ➤ DJ Bob Runkel explained on Enable: The Disability Podcast how cerebral palsy affects his life and why people with disabilities should be treated equally—new episodes will be released weekly. Local reporters Herbert and Hower will co-host a panel on hiring tips and accessibility at the free Community at Work Job Fair on Oct. 16 at CNY Works in Syracuse. Syracuse.com
- ➤ The Syracuse Police and Fire Departments held their 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Forman Park on Sept. 11 to honor first responders and the families affected by the 2001 terrorist attacks. The service featured candle lighting and included 17 minutes of silence (8:46 to 9:03 a.m.). CNY Central
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Owner Jenn Chapman opened the Grow Out Boutique in Manlius at 604 East Seneca Street to sell gently used baby and toddler clothes, shoes — and toys, building on her successful Watertown consignment events that supported military families at Fort Drum. She plans to increase support for these families once the store turns a profit. CNY Central
- ➤ Micron Technology was named the third-best employer for tech workers by Forbes and will break ground on a chipmaking complex in Central New York this fall that will eventually employ up to 9,000 people—placing it just behind Microsoft and Google in the ranking. Syracuse.com
- ➤ The Oneida Indian Nation is inviting local vendors to a day-long event today at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona to discuss upcoming contracts for food, construction, and maintenance as part of a $370 million expansion plan. The projects include a new hotel, convention center, and cannabis dispensary—efforts that will boost local economic opportunities in the region. Syracuse.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Syracuse native Deon'te Goodman plays Aaron Burr in Hamilton at Landmark Theater — part of the national tour that runs through Sept. 21 — and he said returning home feels like a full-circle moment while recalling the music teachers who sparked his love for theater. CNY Central
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Syracuse University dedicated the Sala Family Plaza on Sept. 6 to honor the Sala family's 70-year legacy in shaping campus facilities—spanning from John Sala's early contributions to Pete Sala's decades of leadership. The plaza's permanent markers celebrate their work that transformed the campus for generations of Orange students. Syracuse University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Megan Thomas, a workplace harassment attorney, is suing Syracuse Regional Airport Authority—she says the authority broke their contract and violated her First Amendment rights by asking her to change the wording of her billboard at the airport. The lawsuit is now pending in federal court. Syracuse.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bosco's at the Fair — which corrected previous Onondaga County Health Department violations — passed three inspections during the first week of this year's New York State Fair, confirming it now meets health standards. Syracuse.com
- ➤ The Oswego County Health Department confirmed that more mosquitoes in West Monroe have tested positive for EEE since July + urging residents to wear long sleeves and use bug spray as the virus remains active until the first heavy frost. CNY Central
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Evans Mills Raceway Park will host the final ISMA/MSS championship race this Saturday—Tyler Shullick holds a slim two‐point lead over Mike McVetta in the 100‐lap event, which is part of the John Burr Classic. Other key races this weekend include the Race of Champions at Lake Erie Speedway and competitions at Oswego, Fonda and Plattsburgh with prizes from a few thousand up to over $100,000. Syracuse.com
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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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Family Weekend and John ‘Doc’ Joiner Homecoming
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Le Moyne College — Free entry — Celebrate school spirit and camaraderie with families, alumni, and current students over a vibrant weekend.
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Syracuse Color Craze Run
1-6 p.m. — 123 N Main St, Syracuse, NY — Tickets on sale now — Enjoy a colorful non-competitive run followed by a mini music festival.
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Syracuse Vegfest
11 AM – 5 PM — Fatcat Baking — Free entry — Sample delicious plant-based goodies and connect with fellow veg enthusiasts.
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1st Annual Music for Meals Fundraiser
5-8 p.m. — Harvey's Garden — Community support event — Experience a night of music and mission for Meals on Wheels of Syracuse.
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Crooked Coast Concert
8:00 – 11:00 p.m. — Funk 'n Waffles — Ticket details coming soon — Experience a live performance from Crooked Coast in Syracuse.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Crouse Hinds Concert Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beloved animated series soundtrack performed live as Aang's epic journey unfolds on screen.
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Dram Fools Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Middle Ages Brewing Company — $20 — Experience the eclectic sounds of a two-man band blending R&B, jazz, and more.
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Annie In The Water Concert
7-10 p.m. — Funk 'n Waffles — Ticket details at GoTickets — Experience an electrifying night with Annie in The Water's iconic rock performance.
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