Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of October.
Good morning, Syracuse.
On Thursday evening, three Catholic bishops met with survivors in Syracuse to discuss changes to the church’s child protection charter and support for those affected by clergy abuse.
Bishop Lucia said he would publicly address survivors and Bishop O’Connell noted that progress must continue (reaffirming accountability).
Nine-year-old Vincenzo Wells of Baldwinsville was officially adopted Friday by Krista and Michael Wells at Onondaga County Family Court after a surprise jersey revealed his new last name a week earlier — with virtual applause from his classmates, he now has a permanent home.
The Bunker, a new golf simulator sports bar at 5270 Willow Place in Verona, opened Friday at 4 p.m. across the street from Turning Stone Resort Casino and offers lunch, dinner, indoor golf, and family-friendly games for guests.
Santangelo’s Restaurant celebrated 40 years with a week-long event in September at its Old Liverpool Road location, serving classic Italian dishes and cherished family recipes to loyal customers.
The family-run spot continues its tradition of warmth and community in every meal.
Hallowarrior is a cozy horror film shot in Central New York (in Jordan and Tully) that debuts today on Shudder, featuring Milly Shapiro and Shannyn Sossamon in a story of survival during a plague with help from local crew and the Syracuse film office.
A section of the Berlin Wall was moved to Le Moyne College campus from the Museum outside Armory Square on Friday, Oct.
16. The relocation was funded by an alumni campaign and contributions from Heidelberg Materials and JK Tobin Construction, and is now on view in front of Reilly Hall.
On Thursday at the Oncenter, CenterState CEO Rob Simpson honored 318 businesses for hiring over 3,700 employees, expanding more than 1.4 million sqft, and investing $1.5 billion to support growth amid rising demand from Micron.
The Economic Champions Celebration highlighted the need to widen the workforce pool in Central NY.
On Friday, Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens announced former Las Vegas wedding planner Dre’chir Whitfield as the new nightlife coordinator for the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development; she will connect business + community partners to support safe, vibrant after-dark venues downtown.
Between Sept. 27 and Oct.
3, the Onondaga County Health Department reported that Wings Over Syracuse, Bullfinch Brewpub and D.P. Dough failed inspections due to critical sanitation issues and improper temperature controls; Wings Over Syracuse (with hot water fixed) later corrected some violations on Sept. 30.
Friday's high school football games saw Marcellus hosting Southern Hills at 7 p.m. (Week 7) and other local teams competing in Section III contests, with live scores and recaps provided for each matchup.
J-D/F-M gymnasts ended New Hartford’s 13-year reign by winning the Section III finals on Friday, Oct.
16 at Valley Gymnastics in Utica, earning 143.625 points. Baldwinsville’s Miley Basilio and top performers secured state championship spots in February & celebrated a hard-fought victory.
The Milwaukee Brewers, managed by Syracuse native Pat Murphy, beat the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep — earning their first World Series appearance since 1982.
Mira Nadzan beat her sister Sonia 6-3, 6-2 to win the Section III Division 1 singles championship at Oneida High School on Oct.
15. Both sisters now advance to state qualifiers while other divisions completed their matches.
Syracuse football will start Malachi Nelson at quarterback Saturday night against Louisville.
Nelson had limited practice after a rib bruise but threw for 217 yards and a touchdown in the loss at Virginia last week.
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