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Syracuse
Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On November 13th, Syracuse dedicated the street corner at Temple Street & Midland Avenue in honor of Carletta Rice for her community work. Rice, who has run a Halloween candy giveaway for ten years, was surprised by the dedication & said she will keep her efforts going. CNY Central
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Ahead of deer season on Saturday, DEC forest rangers rescued several hunters and hikers in Upstate New York—a 77-year-old was found in a Tug Hill swamp via drone, a 53-year-old was guided to safety near Bleeker, and others encountered health and navigation issues that required prompt aid. Syracuse.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Syracuse furniture retailer Dunk & Bright is expanding with its first store outside Onondaga County at South Town Plaza in Henrietta in April or May. The 72,000 square-foot store will hire 20 to 30 people—representing a $4 million investment to upgrade the plaza and its sign while offering more American-made products. Syracuse.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the Syracuse City School District board approved 13 new job positions to fix payroll errors from its new Oracle Cloud system that left over 900 staff underpaid—using funds from 13 vacant roles—to stabilize pay, and the district will fill these roles as soon as possible. Syracuse.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Syracuse Common Council approved funding for the exalt program this week to help court-involved youth avoid incarceration by linking them with internships and personal support—officials will start with 10 students and build the program with $1.5 million from state services and extra funds from a cannabis reinvestment initiative. The program targets youth aged 15 to 19 and will expand as more local partners join. CNY Central
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An inspection by the Onondaga County Health Department from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1 found that Embassy Suites had critical violations—officials said the restaurant did not meet required safety standards. Syracuse.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Christian Brothers Academy and Liverpool will face off in the Section III Class AA championship soon—CBA will aim for its third straight title after winning in Week 7 while Liverpool will make its first championship appearance in a decade. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Nearly half a million hunters will open the regular deer and bear season tomorrow on November 15, running through December 7 in NY forests and fields. Officials warn that rain may melt the early snow and ask hunters in select counties to drop off deer heads for testing—steps to track Chronic Wasting Disease in wild deer. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Dozens of teams and hundreds of athletes gathered at Cicero-North Syracuse High School on November 12 for syracuse.com's winter sports media day—basketball and hockey players posed for photos and previewed their seasons, while other winter sports events occurred on November 13. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse football coach Fran Brown stressed keeping 10 key players, including cornerback Demetres Samuel Jr. and linebacker Antoine Deslauriers, as the Orange plan to strengthen the team for future seasons—he said retaining top talent now will prevent costly transfer portal bids later. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Baldwinsville grad Paul Clark won the NJCAA Division III 8,000-meter national title on Sunday in Fort Dodge, Iowa and finished in 26:50 amid brisk conditions. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Orange guard Kiyan Anthony, son of Syracuse legend Carmelo Anthony, averaged 17 points in his first two games and compared his play to that of a prominent local figure—sparking buzz on The Hill. Syracuse.com
- ➤ New Hartford and ITC will play in the Section III Class B football championship as New Hartford, a top-seeded team that beat Indian River in the semis after losing two previous title games, aims to overcome its playoff challenges—ITC is set to contest in the final. Syracuse.com
- ➤ The West Genesee girls volleyball team won the AAA subregional round 3-1 at Tully High School and will face Section I John Jay East Fishkill in the regional final at 3 p.m. Saturday at Skaneateles High School. Syracuse.com
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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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