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In today's newsletter:
- Which Syracuse-area school districts saw the most July home sales?
- Bystander's quick help guides Syracuse crews to child in house fire
- Which Syracuse campus and Westcott events are worth your time this week?
Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A couple of thundershowers, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.
- Tuesday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 71, low: 58.
- Wednesday: A few morning showers; warmer, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. See all homes sold in Onondaga County by school district, July 2026 (syracuse.com) — If you're tracking the housing market around Syracuse, this roundup links to every July 2026 home sale by school district across Onondaga County, including the city and nearby suburbs. It's a one-stop way to compare activity in Syracuse, North Syracuse, East Syracuse Minoa, and 14 other districts. 
2. Bystander helps firefighters locate child during Helen Street house fire (cnycentral.com) — Syracuse firefighters, aided by a bystander, pulled an unresponsive child and adult from a burning home on Helen Street early Sunday, sending both to Upstate Hospital. Two upstairs residents escaped thanks to working smoke detectors, and the Red Cross is helping those displaced while investigators probe the cause of the blaze.
3. Explore Westcott farmers market or pop-up poster shop this week (dailyorange.com) — Syracuse students and neighbors have a full slate of free activities this week, from first-day photos on Einhorn Family Walk and a big poster sale at Schine to the Westcott Community Center's weekly Eastside Farmers Market on Euclid Avenue. You can also check out club sports, late-night skating at Tennity, and a campus media fair to get involved.
4. 'Disney on Ice' in Syracuse Dec. 17-20 (oneidadispatch.com) — Families in Syracuse can plan ahead for "Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero," coming Dec. 17–20 to the Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial. The show features characters from Encanto, Moana, Frozen, The Little Mermaid and more, with multiple performance times, presale access, and optional Magical Pass upgrades.
5. Chief of Campus Safety gives students back-to-school safety tips (dailyorange.com) — As Syracuse University students return for fall classes, campus safety chief Michael Bunker warns that vehicle break-ins, home burglaries and package thefts typically spike and urges simple steps like locking doors and staying alert. He highlights the Orange Safe app, DPS patrol visibility, and walking in groups at night as key ways to stay safer on and around campus.
📸 Around Syracuse
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Syracuse
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★ Featured events ★
- Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- 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 - Concert Pitbull →
Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse
8:00 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 - MD - PTG Playground Date @ Moses DeWitt
Moses Dewitt Elementary School Syracuse, NY 13214
6:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board of Education Meeting
JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Syracuse, NY 13214
6:00 pm - Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- The Heart of Syracuse
Onondaga Historical Association NY
12:00 pm - Mark Nanni Music →
The Neat Whiskey Bar, 6706 E Seneca Turnpike Building B, Jamesville
6:00 pm - MD - PTG Playground Date @ Moses DeWitt
Moses Dewitt Elementary School Syracuse, NY 13214
6:00 pm
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
FOUND on August 22, 2026 in Syracuse, NY 13219 near Lodi street Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder, view… (Nextdoor Camillus) - This black kitty escaped from his home in Eastwood, last seen on Glencove Rd.
Answers to BooBoo Kitty. Very sweet guy. Message here if seen. (Nextdoor Eastwood)
- Helio Health posted a job opening for Counselor Aide - overnights in Syracuse. Apply here.
- Legends Global posted a job opening for HR & Finance Coordinator (Part-Time) at The Oncenter & Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Syracuse here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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