Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of September.
Good morning, Syracuse.
A Syracuse vigil was held today to call for the release of Carlos Arreaga, a local worker detained in Buffalo for nearly three months, as community members voiced concern for his family, including his two-year-old daughter (and warned others could face similar detention).
Today, the annual Arc 5K Race drew its largest turnout in 32 years at Long Branch Park in Liverpool, supporting Arc of Onondaga’s mission to help people with developmental disabilities lead inclusive lives.
During September’s Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, six libraries will team with Contact Community Services for the Chalk the Walk Initiative during the week of Sept.
21 — offering chalk tote giveaways to support community connection. Maggie and Tom discuss the event with Nicole Hotchkiss on Check It Out.
Burlington Stores will open its new Cicero store in Onondaga County on Friday, Sept.
18 at 8:45 a.m. at 5671 Circle Drive East in the TL shopping plaza (the grand opening includes a $5,000 donation to Smith Road Elementary School and bonus cards for the first 100 customers).
Residents gathered in the Strathmore neighborhood on Saturday, Sept.
12, for Art on the Porches, where nearly 40 local artists displayed interactive projects, live music and food truck treats that boosted community pride.
The New York State Department of Transportation announced that Interstate 690 eastbound will reduce to one lane between the I-81 northbound ramp and Exit 17 (Teall Avenue) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Monday, Sept.
14 through Friday, Sept. 18 for bridge work and paving operations.
Syracuse football fell 21-18 to California on Saturday at the JMA Wireless Dome as penalties and interceptions hampered play.
The Orange now faces a three-game road trip and must improve in key areas.
Nicole Levy left Syracuse to become Hofstra’s new women’s lacrosse head coach — her hiring is effective immediately after Hofstra announced the change on Friday.
Syracuse is now searching nationally for her replacement.
Week two of high school football is underway Saturday in Syracuse as live scores and recaps update on Syracuse.com — offering local fans real-time highlights of each game.
Nearly 900 boys and girls raced in Saturday’s Mustang Invitational at Mount Markham High School, where Nottingham’s Delilah Pandori-Howell and Phoenix’s Jason Perkins secured overall wins.
Mount Markham will host the Section III championships on Nov. 7.
Syracuse.com launched its first CNY GameDay high school football pre-game show that featured fan competitions and prizes before the Westmoreland/Oriskany versus Dolgeville contest.
Viewers can watch the broadcast online and learn about upcoming season matchups.
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