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Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ InterFaith Works named Chris Foley as president and CEO, replacing Beth Broadway after 25 years. The Syracuse resident brings 17 years of USAID work from overseas and will start his new job Monday—drawing on his experience from work in Bosnia and Herzegovina and other countries. Syracuse.com
- ➤ On Nov. 20, the American Red Cross will honor community heroes at its Real Heroes Celebration at the Marriott Downtown Syracuse. The event will award everyday people in 7 categories for courage, compassion & service and will be co-emceed by CNY Central's Nicole La Fiandra. CNY Central
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Pet owner Jeremy Allen discovered that his healthy German Shepherd, Kylo, died while in care at Dog Gone Inn Doggy Daycare in Manlius—he noted the dog was not fed dinner and showed unusual signs, and the daycare has closed indefinitely. CNY Central
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ State records released as of Sept. 30 showed over 300,000 New York workers received at least $20,000 a year in pension and 110 earned $200,000 or more, with Kara Bennorth Hubertus of Westchester Medical Center receiving over $503,000 annually. In Onondaga County, top pension recipients include Upstate Medical University administrators and former deputy fire chief Stephen Cavuto — details that underline state trends in pension benefits. Syracuse.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Micron received a large property tax break to secure its planned semiconductor plant, which county officials said was key for landing the company's investment—while North Syracuse schools cut 38 positions to balance their budget. Syracuse.com
- ➤ The parking garage at 300 East Fayette Street in downtown Syracuse is closed after a recent inspection found serious structural deterioration—city officials advise drivers to use the Washington Street garage instead, affecting about 100 to 150 daily parkers. CNY Central
- ➤ The New York State Agriculture Department announced nearly $100K in funding for two urban farm groups yesterday; the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County received $50K + Hopeprint, Inc. got $40,915 from part of a $2.5M award spread across 51 projects statewide. CNY Central
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Jaclyn Sisskind at Upstate Golisano is now prescribing books with traditional medicine to help her young patients talk about their feelings and manage life challenges. Her program, part of the national Reach Out and Read initiative, gives children (ages six months to 20) a handpicked book at check-ups and is funded by the Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County. CNY Central
- ➤ Deborah Young, a cancer survivor, now supports free lung scan screenings at Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY after her early scan found cancer while she worked at the front desk. The screenings will be held tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.—calls are required to schedule an appointment. CNY Central
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A longtime downtown Syracuse restaurant will be featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: Triple D Nation at 9 p.m. EST tonight—showing off its bulgogi and Reuben waffles. CNY Central
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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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Elmo and Friends Say Hello
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Landmark Theatre — Ticket required for ages 2+ — Sing, dance, and play with Elmo and friends in a fun celebration on Sesame Street.
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Gingerbread Gallery Grand Opening
4-6 p.m. — Erie Canal Museum — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with festive gingerbread creations, cookies, cocoa, and live music.
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Live Like Liam 5K Run & Walk
8:30-10 a.m. — Jamesville-DeWitt High School — Registration required — Celebrate life and community while supporting children with special needs in honor of Liam Zoghby.
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Anime Night Before Christmas
7-11 p.m. — The Song & Dance — Ticketed event — Experience the blend of anime culture with live music, vendors, and cosplay fun.
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Syracuse City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Crouse Hinds Concert Theater — Cost TBD — Enjoy the annual holiday favorite as Syracuse City Ballet brings The Nutcracker to life.
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