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Sunday, September 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mission 23 of Honor Flight Syracuse returned home safely this evening after taking local veterans to Washington, D.C.—they visited the Korean, Vietnam, World War II, Air Force and Marine Corps Memorials and were warmly greeted by family and supporters. CNY Central
- ➤ Kate Thornton from Newschannel 9 joined Check It Out yesterday to explain how her love for weather connects with library programs, describing her visits with her three daughters to local branches + her work on weather segments in libraries. WCNY
- ➤ The Funkies podcast — produced in Central New York — welcomed organic gardening expert Zacky Z in season four, and he was invited to join as an official Funky Foodie. Tween hosts Frankie, Fern and Zara share food and environmental tips and offer kid-friendly recipes that match each episode’s theme. WCNY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday morning at 5:30, Syracuse first responders put out a utility pole fire at the intersection of James Street and Sedgwick Drive—power was temporarily shut off as smoke spread into nearby neighborhoods. CNY Central
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Festa Italiana returns for its 27th year in Downtown Syracuse as it filled the streets on Saturday with authentic Italian food — live music, a bocce tournament and a charity meatball contest that raised funds for local groups. Today, families enjoy free admission until 7 p.m. and the ongoing cultural celebration. CNY Central
- ➤ Today the community gathered at Onondaga Lake Park for the Haudenosaunee Wooden Stick Festival as it celebrates culture, lacrosse and tradition with exhibition games, stick-making demonstrations, storytelling and native foods — the free event runs until 5 p.m. and is part of a weekend celebration that began with the Restore Our Sacred Lake 5K. CNY Central
- ➤ The inaugural BareRoots Music Festival took place at Thornden Park today with seventeen local artists and five local bands performing. Attendees contributed to a mural wall, shopped at local craft vendors, and enjoyed food trucks—organizers say the event is designed to unite Syracuse's creative community. CNY Central
- ➤ At Syracuse Stage, The Hello Girls—a musical about World War I telephone operators—opened on September 12 and will play until September 28. Artistic director Bob Hupp and his team reworked the production with a full orchestra, earning praise from local reviewers for a bold creative risk. Syracuse.com
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Syracuse residents can sign up for a library card this month at local libraries by providing required details such as name, phone number, address, email, date of birth and a 4-digit pin (used for account access) to borrow books, movies, games and pick up a parks pass. The theme is One card, Endless possibilities. CNY Central
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Syracuse will face overnight closures on I-81 northbound from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. between Monday, September 15 and Saturday, September 20 as crews install bridge steel for the I-81 Viaduct Project—motorists will follow a detour using I-481 north and local roads. CNY Central
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Carol Watson Greenhouse in Lafayette showcased bright fall colors in its garden on September 13th—its doors were open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for visitors. CNY Central
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ CBA Syracuse hosted CBA Albany Saturday afternoon in Dewitt — marking their first rematch since last season’s Class AA championship game — and built an early lead with touchdown runs that helped them win 42–9 to start the season 2–0 while CBA Albany fell to 0–1. CNY Central
- ➤ Liverpool High School football coach Joe Sindoni is converting a former lumber business into an indoor training center — located at 1850 LeMoyne Ave — to offer training sessions for kids in Salina, with the facility designed only for practice and not games. Syracuse.com
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