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Monday, September 15th, 2025
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the CNY Diaper Bank began its 10th Annual Diaper Need Awareness Week—calling on local businesses and community members to donate diapers for families in need. Donations dropped off at the CNY Diaper Bank office in Liverpool will receive matching funds up to $10,000 from September 15 through October 15. CNY Central
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, the Frederick family's home in Hamilton burned down when an electric smoker in their garage sparked a fast-moving fire that forced them to evacuate their daughters, rescue their pets, and lose cherished belongings—community volunteers and firefighters helped keep everyone safe while the family stays with relatives and plans to rebuild their forever home. Syracuse.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ ICE raided a facility in Cato on Sept. 7 and detained dozens of workers—many were sent to Guatemala—while lawyers and local interviews said the sweep bypassed due process protections. Syracuse.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Haudenosaunee Wooden Stick Festival took place Sept 13—14 at Onondaga Lake Park where local participants ran a 5K, competed in a smoke dance, and played traditional lacrosse to honor Indigenous traditions. Attendees celebrated the sacred lake and shared their heritage during the two-day event. Syracuse.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Green Lakes State Park officials warn visitors that stepping on the reef at Deadman’s Point can cause lasting damage as social media prompts risky photo-taking. The park remains open daily and staff ask visitors to stay on designated paths — to protect the fragile ecosystem for the future. CNY Central
- ➤ Onondaga County Health Department issued a Blue-Green Algae Advisory for Skaneateles Lake today, and tests confirm that the public water supply is safe. Residents should avoid contact with visible algae blooms—especially during swimming—and follow recommended guidelines as authorities continue monitoring the lake. CNY Central
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The New York State Department of Transportation announced that the northbound off-ramp at Exit 29S in Cicero will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weeknights for noise barrier installation under the I-81 Viaduct Project — work begins today and will continue until October 3. Drivers must follow a signed detour. CNY Central
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Syracuse Police have described a detailed safety plan for the football game at the JMA Wireless Dome on September 27—attendees will pass through metal detectors and be monitored by cameras, with both police and university public safety teams present. Officers and SWAT team members are set to respond quickly to any potential threat during the event. CNY Central
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