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Syracuse
Sunday, October 26th, 2025
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lt. Col. Mark Browning and his wife Monica opened Of Moose and Mind Bookshop in Manlius—drawing on their military family background to create a welcoming space for book lovers. They plan to give back to the community by hosting local events and offering unique selections. Syracuse.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Syracuse Stage is staging The 39 Steps—a lively adaptation of Hitchcock’s film—running from October 22 to November 9 at 820 E. Genesee St. Director Benjamin Hanna leads actors in rapid role changes and creative technical design to bring this farce to life—appealing mainly to mature high school audiences. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Food reporter Charlie Miller leads the Best Of CNY franchise—covering local eateries and bars while teaching news writing at Syracuse University and playing bass in a band called Attractive Nuisance. He brings decades of newsroom experience to highlighting Central New York's dining scene, and he will continue to report on new restaurant openings and trends. Syracuse.com
- ➤ On Friday, October 24, 2025, Syracuse University Remembrance Scholars held a Rose Ceremony at the Hall of Languages and laid white roses as the Crouse College chimes rang 35 times to honor the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing victims, marking one of Remembrance Week's final events. Ten Lockerbie Scholars also laid roses for the 11 victims on the ground in Lockerbie—underscoring the continued commitment to remember all lives lost. The Daily Orange
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Onondaga County Public Library has boosted local engagement through a creative social media campaign led by Colette Goldstein—its posts on Instagram and TikTok highlight library resources and events. A banned books video earned 15,500 views and shows how the library meets community needs. CNY Central
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the SUNY ESF Tully Field Station on Saturday, 180 student-athletes from ten colleges competed in logging events—axe throwing, log tossing and fire-building relay—in the annual East Coast Lumberjack Roundup that highlighted a growing interest in forestry sports. CNY Central
- ➤ The Section III girls volleyball playoff brackets were released Saturday — the first round games will start on Wednesday. Finals will be held at Jamesville-DeWitt — Class AAA and A on Nov. 7 and AA, B, C and D on Nov. 8. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse beat Buffalo 76-66 in an exhibition basketball game played in Buffalo on Oct 25. The game allowed coach Adrian Autry to try different lineups while Tyler Betsey scored 14 points—adding key depth for the upcoming season. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse ended its two-game skid with a 1-0 win over No. 22 UNC on Saturday, boosting its ACC ranking with one game left before the tournament. The team fought through injuries and lineup changes—Landon Darko scored the only goal to secure the win. The Daily Orange
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon, Syracuse football lost to Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta—box scores revealed key performance details from the game. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse lost 41-16 to Georgia Tech on Saturday as poor quarterback play and extra penalties hurt the Orange—coach Fran Brown compared the team to a Transformer missing its head and said the players and coaches must work together to fix their mistakes. Brown stressed that the team needs to regroup and improve before its next game. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Baldwinsville football traveled to Utica Proctor on Saturday as live updates reported scores and recaps during the final week of Section III high school football—updates kept local fans informed throughout the day. Syracuse.com
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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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New York State Craft Brewers Festival
4:00-5:30 p.m. — Landmark Theatre — VIP tickets available — Sample brews from over 45 NY breweries while enjoying BBQ pairings.
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Friends Of The Central Library Author Series: Liz Moore
7:30-9 p.m. — Crouse Hinds Concert Theater — $ — Enjoy a night of literary insights with acclaimed author Liz Moore.
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