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Good morning Syracuse! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Syracuse teen admits guilt in deadly Upper Onondaga Park Pool shooting
  • Camillus police close Syracuse cannabis shop after underage sales probe
  • How 988 and NAMI Syracuse can support your family right now

Also on today's calendar: 1st Annual End of Summer Celebration and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Teen admits he fatally shot 16-year-old at Syracuse pool (syracuse.com) — A Syracuse teen has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting 15-year-old A'Dhon Thomas outside the Upper Onondaga Park Pool in June 2025, with dozens of residents nearby. Judge Matthew Doran has promised a sentence of 12 years to life in prison, after prosecutors and defense debated the appropriate range for a 15-year-old offender, and sentencing is set for October 13.
   

2. Camillus Police shut down Greenhouse Convenience of CNY cannabis business (cnycentral.com) — Camillus police shut down Greenhouse Convenience of CNY after an investigation into alleged cannabis sales to minors as young as 15 and operating without a state license, culminating in an August 18 search at its Milton Avenue location in Syracuse. Officers and state regulators seized cannabis flower, edibles, and concentrates, and are asking anyone with information to contact the department as the probe continues.
   

3. Groups mark importance of Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on 988 Day (spectrumlocalnews.com) — Mental health leaders in Syracuse are highlighting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline as a round-the-clock resource for local students, parents, and anyone struggling. NAMI Syracuse and St. Joseph's Health staff explain how trained counselors can support callers, connect them with in-town services, and help families address school-related stress, bullying, and social media pressures before they escalate into a crisis.
   

4. Hiker Snaps Pic Of Either Bigfoot Or An Old Guy Skinny Dipping (iheart.com) — A hiker in remote Onondaga County snapped a blurry photo of a mysterious figure wading in a pond, now dubbed the "Syracuse Figure." Bigfoot researchers say it could be anything from a skinny-dipping older man to an unknown creature, and they're asking people in the Syracuse area if they recognize whoever—or whatever—it is.
   

5. Wurster Hall: Syracuse University of Syracuse (writeforcalifornia.com) — Syracuse residents get a tongue‑in‑cheek statistical matchup between Syracuse University and UC Berkeley, comparing everything from tuition and building heights to nearby zoos and hot dog stands. While playful in tone, it highlights Syracuse's high tuition, campus landmarks like Lawrinson Hall, and quirky local details that may amuse Orange fans ahead of football season.
   

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Ok Syracuse! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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