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Syracuse
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ FustCharles, a certified public accounting firm in Syracuse, announced eight promotions for employees hired in recent years who are working toward their CPA licenses — the moves aim to strengthen the firm’s accounting team. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Dispensary by the BuddBoyz—formerly The Herbal Center—is now open at 918 N. Salina St. in Syracuse under new owner Rodney Haymes, who holds a license to sell hemp-derived cannabis including THCA and THCP. He plans to relocate the Liverpool branch soon and open a recreational marijuana shop in DeWitt by Jan. 1. Syracuse.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LaFayette school district announced today that Kara Lux, director of special education and grants in Marcellus, will be the new superintendent pending contract negotiations. She is expected to start in December or January — replacing interim superintendent Daniel Bowles. Syracuse.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Ben Walsh announced that the Division of Business Development will host a public meeting for the Valley Plaza Grocery Store project on Oct 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at McKinley-Brighton Elementary— the new Super Imperial Market is expected to open in 2026 and create 35 jobs. CNY Central
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Monday night, Syracuse University hosted the event 'Sex, Tech, and Power: AI’s Impact on Relationships and Safety' led by Health Promotion moderator Leslie Skeffington, where experts discussed how social media and AI may affect dating safety and emotional connections—especially during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The panel, including Carrie Brown, Jessica Zaccari, Jaime Banks and Rebecca Ortiz, ended with a Q&A session to connect students with campus resources. CitrusTV
- ➤ Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse is using a virtual nurse system that lets a remote nurse admit ER patients and handle discharges, speeding up the process and freeing nurses for bedside care—patients can opt out if they prefer in-person check-ins. The program, which has managed over 1,500 admissions since May and saved more than 1,400 nurse hours, will soon expand to the pediatric hospital. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Onondaga County is hosting lead poisoning prevention events this week as part of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week—county officials will offer a family information session on Wednesday at 6505 S. Salina St., a contractor fair on Thursday at the CNY Philanthropy Center, a refugee health fair on Friday at Catholic Charities, and a trunk or treat on Saturday at Dr. King Elementary School in Syracuse. Syracuse.com
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ County officials said home building in Onondaga County has slowed even though there is a pipeline of proposals. The Greater Syracuse Land Bank is selling a factory-built home at 139 Maxwell Ave. for $175,000 under New York's MOVE-IN NY program (manufactured housing is used to lower costs). Syracuse.com
- ➤ Onondaga County records show 20 business property and land transactions occurred from Oct. 5 to 11 with prices ranging from $23,000 to $1.2M. A commercial multi-use building at 208-18 S. Geddes St. in Syracuse sold for $480,000—one of several deals that included apartments, an inn/lodge, and a farm. Syracuse.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Seven Section III high school football teams—including New Hartford, Christian Brothers Academy, Cazenovia, Canastota, Lowville, Frankfort-Schuyler and Jamesville-DeWitt—are all 7-0 with one game remaining, and rankings will be revealed on Mondays until the end of sectionals. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Former Syracuse tight end Oronde Gadsden II broke the Chargers rookie record on Sunday—he caught 7 passes for 164 yards in a 38-24 loss to the Colts and surpassed the 117-yard mark set by NFL Hall of Famer Antonio Gates while emerging as a favored target of quarterback Justin Herbert. Syracuse.com
- ➤ The high school regular season final will be livestreamed on syracuse.com on Thursday, Oct. 23 as Christian Brothers Academy (led by QB Gradyn Dixon) faces Cicero-North Syracuse (with QB Braydon Dems), with play-by-play provided by reporters Kenny Lacy Jr. and Ryan Storie. Syracuse.com
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Artist Talk: Emptiness Works by Abisay Puentes
6:30-8 p.m. — Community Folk Art Center — Free entry — Explore the fusion of visual art and sound in a discussion with multimedia artist Abisay Puentes.
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Back and Forth - Tribute to Foo Fighters
8 PM – 12 AM — Westcott Theater — Tickets available — Celebrate Foo Fighters' music with electrifying performances from an acclaimed tribute band.
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The Thorn Live Performance
1-3 p.m. — Crouse Hinds Concert Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an impactful live performance from The Thorn.
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Pace Setters Mens Basketball Exhibition
7:00-8:30 p.m. — JMA Wireless Dome — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling fast-paced basketball action with the Pace Setters at their exhibition game.
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SOPHISTAFUNK with The Basement Chronicles
7:15-10:15 p.m. — Funk 'n Waffles — Tickets starting at $18.22 — Experience infectious hip-hop beats and good vibes from local favorites.
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Carter Vail - The Coy Dog Tour
7-9:30 p.m. — Westcott Theater — Ticket info TBA — Experience the infectious pop-rock of Carter Vail as he brings humor and heart to life on stage.
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Monmouth Hawks vs. Syracuse Orange Basketball
9:00–10:30 PM — JMA Wireless Dome — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Monmouth Hawks as they face the Syracuse Orange in an exciting basketball matchup.
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Snaps & Taps Open Mic Night
6-8 p.m. — Community Folk Art Center — Free entry — Showcase your talent with poetry, music, and comedy in a supportive atmosphere.
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Ariel Pink Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Westcott Theater — Tickets from $116 — Experience a night of unforgettable music with Ariel Pink in Syracuse.
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