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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cumulus Media hosted a free job fair at Driver’s Village in Cicero on Tuesday, October 7th from 2 to 5 p.m.—the event, postponed from September 23rd, let job seekers meet employers offering roles in healthcare, construction, automotive, military and media fields. CNY Central
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Syracuse City Schools is spending nearly 50% more per student than the national average, paying about $31,333 per pupil while state test scores are among the worst—with only one in five students reaching proficiency in English and math. Deputy Superintendent Pamela Odom will become superintendent at the end of October and the district is considering hiring outgoing Superintendent Anthony Davis’ consulting firm for up to $125,000. CNY Central
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the New York State Department of Transportation warns that I-81 southbound in Syracuse from Exit 17 to Exit 78 will be closed nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving under the I-81 Viaduct Project—drivers must follow a detour via South State Street, McClure Avenue and U.S. 11 until Oct.16, with work subject to weather. CNY Central
- ➤ The federal government shutdown—now 7 days in—has left hundreds of thousands of federal workers at risk of missing their first full paycheck on Oct 24 as Congress stays deadlocked over a funding bill, while TSA employees face rising sickouts that may slow travel. Lawmakers now confront key turning points that could force a deal if service and economic disruptions worsen. Syracuse.com
- ➤ U.S. Rep. Mannion held a telephone town hall in Syracuse on Tuesday, October 7 (5:30 to 6:30 p.m.) where constituents asked questions about federal issues. CNY Central
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ PSLA @ Fowler will name its new athletic complex the Chris Ingram Track and Athletic Field on Friday at 4:30 p.m.—honoring former football and track star Chris Ingram and former athletic director Richard Smith, with remarks from Ingram’s family. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse guard Laila Phelia lost vision in her left eye due to a detached retina and underwent emergency surgery followed by additional treatment in April—now she is healthy and set to play her final college season with SU after transferring from Texas. Coach Felisha Legette-Jack praises her for her strong defense as she adapts to playing with goggles. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Westhill boys soccer regained the No.1 spot in Class B after a one-week drop to No.3, and they remain one of two undefeated Section III teams this fall—NYSSWA released the latest state rankings. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Ta’Kai Baker from Henninger has been named one of 10 nominees for USA Football’s Heart of a Giant award for his work on and off the field + he rushed for 1,836 yards and scored 26 touchdowns for Syracuse East last spring. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse coach Adrian Autry said the Orange will add 20—25 more possessions per game as they plan to play faster after last season ranked 124th in tempo. The revamped roster includes new transfers and freshmen—players who will try to speed up play to help the team return to March Madness. The Daily Orange
- ➤ Syracuse University will honor former basketball star Tiana Mangakahia during the 2025-26 season as coach Felisha Legette-Jack said she and the athletic director are planning a memorial that may include retiring her number or adding a patch—Mangakahia died on Sept. 11 after a battle with breast cancer in Brisbane. Syracuse.com
- ➤ SU offensive coordinator Jeff Nixon said his time with Dolphins coaches taught him to build better game plans — he learned from mentors like Ben Johnson and Dan Campbell and used those ideas to help his players improve. His Miami experience, working with top NFL mentors, continues to shape his approach at Syracuse. The Daily Orange
- ➤ Naithan George, who led the ACC in assists last year at Georgia Tech, is the new point guard for the Syracuse Orange—he transferred to Syracuse last spring. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Section III field hockey coaches have made their midseason MVP picks with 10 coaches naming top players who helped their teams this season—Liverpool's Isabella Ames is noted for her speed and stickhandling that spark her team's play. Syracuse.com
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