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Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Micron has begun work to install its new logo on the One Lincoln Center building on Fayette Street in downtown Syracuse — crews have blocked off the street and will complete the work by Sept. 23. The company said this milestone supports a long-term plan that includes building up to four chipmaking plants in Clay. Syracuse.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Syracuse Stage is showing a new version of the musical 'The Hello Girls' at the Archbold Theatre until Sept.28 — the show uses new music and staging to tell the WWI story of America's first women soldiers and included a free veterans performance on Sept.9. Syracuse University
- ➤ Carina Sposato, a Syracuse native, won her first Emmy Award Sunday for her work as co-executive producer on the hit Netflix series Adolescence—she shared the honor with 13 others including Brad Pitt and Stephen Graham. Her mother said she is very, very proud of her hard work—marking a big win for local talent. Syracuse.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Over 500 students gathered in Hendricks Chapel on Sept. 5 for the Renée Crown University Honors Program’s first Assembly of Scholars where interim Director Laura Machia — who led discussions on using campus resources — and student speakers urged attendees to embrace academic challenges and build a strong community. The event set a clear tone for the year ahead as speakers highlighted opportunities for research, personal growth, and unity among scholars. Syracuse University
- ➤ Today, SUNY ESF faces a $6 million budget gap and is offering early retirement options through October as debate grows over how to balance strong enrollment and acclaimed research with necessary cost cuts — faculty union leaders stress that more state funding is needed instead of reducing staff. Syracuse-area lawmakers are set to review the issue as ESF officials maintain that state aid has recently improved. WAER
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sarah Walton LaFave has been named interim executive director of Blueprint 15—she served as the city’s director of East Adams Neighborhood Redevelopment for two years. She replaces Raquan Pride-Green, who stepped down last month to focus on his small business. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday said that more than $6.7 million in police technology upgrades were used at the Syracuse Public Safety Building as crime in Syracuse dropped 28% year-to-date—Syracuse Police received $1.3 million to purchase LED lighting, drones and a robot dog named Spot for safer operations. CNY Central
- ➤ On Monday at 12 p.m., a new off ramp at Exit 3 in Dewitt opened for drivers on Interstate 481 south—combining three older exits into one to ease congestion and improve safety. The ramp leads drivers to Genesee Street at a traffic light and local businesses expect more customers. CNY Central
- ➤ Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon today is proposing a $1.6 billion budget for 2026 that includes a tax rate cut, $6 million for a new sheriff’s helicopter, and $700,000 to begin using police drones for 911 calls—he presented his plan at 11 a.m. to the county Legislature. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse mayoral candidates are answering a weekly question about the city’s drinking water system — which has seen low pressure, lead concerns, and leaks from extreme weather — with up to four days to reply after their petitions are validated. Data from March 17 shows that Woodland Reservoir’s water levels were below normal but a bit higher than earlier in the month. Syracuse.com
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Pascarella Development has readied 20 apartments for leasing at the 115-year-old former Will & Baumer Candle Co. factory on Buckley Road in Salina and will add 160 more units to reach 180 apartments in total. Syracuse.com
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