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🌱 Patch AM: What investigators have — and haven’t — revealed about the Lotte tower death
Also, don't miss Concert Pitbull on the Syracuse Patch calendar
Hello again Syracuse! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What investigators have — and haven't — revealed about the Lotte tower death
- How an e-bike battery failure turned deadly inside a Syracuse boarding house
- Want to know if Syracuse police searched your license plate?
Also on today's calendar: Walk and talk and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
- Wednesday: Variable clouds, a t-storm, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Police identify man found dead in water tower at Lotte Biologics (syracuse.com) — A 21-year-old Syracuse man has been identified as the person found dead in a water-cooling tower at Lotte Biologics in DeWitt, with Syracuse firefighters assisting in the recovery. Police say there's no evidence of foul play so far, and an autopsy by the Onondaga County Medical Examiner will determine how and when he died. The man had previously been reported missing after last being seen in Syracuse's Eastwood neighborhood. 
• E-bike Battery Blamed for June Fatal Fire in Syracuse, NY (firehouse.com) — City fire officials say a failed e-bike battery sparked the June blaze that killed a 79-year-old man in an illegal Syracuse boarding house, where serious code violations hindered rescue efforts. The city has cited the property owner and may pursue further action as the heavily damaged South State Street home remains unfit for occupancy and under discussion for repair or demolition.
• New Tool Shows If Your License Plate Was Searched Through Flock (wgna.com) — Syracuse drivers can now use a new website to see if their license plate has been searched in Flock's national database, even though the city recently replaced its Flock cameras with Axon models. The story explains how the tool works, why local agencies used Flock, and ongoing privacy concerns about automated license plate readers across Central New York.
📸 Around Syracuse
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Syracuse
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★ Featured events ★
- Concert Pitbull →
Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse
8:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
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Other local events
- Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- Footsteps in Freedom
Onondaga Historical Association NY
12:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Syracuse, NY 13214
6:00 pm - Summer Graduation
Syracuse City SD OCC SRC Arena (4585 W. Seneca Tpke)
6:00 pm - Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- The Heart of Syracuse
Onondaga Historical Association NY
12:00 pm - Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting and Work Session
Syracuse City SD 725 Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY
4:00 pm - MD - PTG Playground Date @ Moses DeWitt
Moses Dewitt Elementary School Syracuse, NY 13214
6:00 pm - David Lucas with hans kim, Killers Of Kill Tony →
Crouse hinds concert theater, 411 Montgomery St, Syracuse
7:00 pm - Walk and talk →
Clinton Arena, 36 Kirkland Ave, Clinton
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
📣 Syracuse Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- Footsteps in Freedom
Onondaga Historical Association NY
12:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
East Syracuse Minoa Csd ESM Central High School, 6400 Fremont Road, East Syracuse, NY 1
5:00 pm - PreK Orientation @ SMS
Solvay UFSD Syracuse, NY 13209
6:00 pm - Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- The Heart of Syracuse
Onondaga Historical Association NY
12:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Wednesday August 26
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning.
Backyard critters. Here's Skye stretching her legs. This is her last day with us as she is strong enough to go with her mom. It's been an honor to… (Nextdoor South Valley) - Backyard critters.
This is baby Skye. After mom fed her she brought her over to our Weigela bush for safe keeping. She stayed there until she was strong enough to keep… (Nextdoor South Valley)
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for USPS Mail Clerk in Syracuse. Apply here.
- Le Moyne College posted a job opening for Senior Associate Athletic Director, External Affairs in Syracuse. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Syracuse here.
🗞 Nearby News
Solvay
- Syracuse.com's 2026 fall media day cheerleading roll call (32 photos) (syracuse.com)
- Man faces charges after allegedly threatening to blow up Camillus gas station (informnny.com)
East Syracuse
- Syracuse.com's 2026 fall media day gymnastics roll call (photos) (syracuse.com)
- EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001493152-26-038679 (sec.gov)
Salina
- $1.09 million for house on 4 acres: Plus 148 more Onondaga County home sales (syracuse.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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