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Greetings Syracuse! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why did Syracuse's housing board chair step down during a major rebuild?
- Why one Syracuse family needs a special waiver to move for care
- How one Syracuse anchor became a guardian of Central New York history
Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Nice with sun and some clouds, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
- Saturday: A p.m. shower in places, temps: high: 73, low: 56.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Syracuse Housing Authority board president Ryan Benz resigns (syracuse.com) — Syracuse residents should know that Housing Authority board chair Ryan Benz has resigned amid ongoing federal review of a potential conflict involving the massive East Adams neighborhood redevelopment. City leaders are now reshuffling the board, with Mayor Sharon Owens appointing longtime civic figure Bea González as a new commissioner while major public housing renovations and new construction continue to move forward. 
2. Councilor seeks residency waiver to help Syracuse electrician's family move for daughter's care (cnycentral.com) — A Syracuse city electrician's family is seeking permission to move outside city limits so their home can better accommodate their 11-year-old daughter Mia's complex medical needs. Their councilor is pushing for a residency waiver from the Common Council, highlighting how Syracuse's employee residency rules can collide with families' health and housing realities while city officials debate how to handle such exceptions.
3. Ithaca College highlights Matt Mulcahy's nearly four decades in Central New York journalism (fingerlakes1.com) — Longtime Syracuse TV journalist Matt Mulcahy is being honored by Ithaca College for nearly 40 years of reporting that has shaped how Central New York, including Syracuse, understands local government, crime, and community change. His work at CNY Central and deep knowledge of the region highlight why sustained, investigative local journalism still matters as newsrooms shrink.
4. Strange Machines Announces Tour With 4 New York State Shows (nysmusic.com) — Live music fans in Syracuse can catch genre-blending band Strange Machines at Funk 'n Waffles on November 5, part of a fall tour returning them to the city for the first time since before the pandemic. The tour supports their latest album and features rotating support acts, with local show details already set and tickets available.
5. New York State Fair's Milk Bar set for makeover as dairy presence grows (cnycentral.com) — If you're heading from Syracuse to the State Fair, expect big changes at the beloved Milk Bar next year, including a rebuilt stand, new layout, and a third flavor tap. Organizers say dairy exhibits are growing again post-pandemic, and despite the facelift and shifting vendors, they plan to keep the classic 25-cent milk tradition alive for local kids and families.
📸 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
- Bank of America September Museums on Us Weekend →
Central New York, NY
9:00 am - Bank of America September Museums on Us Weekend →
Central New York, NY
9:00 am - First Day of School
Syracuse City SD Syracuse, NY 13204 - Ray LaMontagne →
Crouse hinds concert theater, 411 Montgomery St, Syracuse
7:00 pm - Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- Footsteps in Freedom
Onondaga Historical Association NY
12:00 pm - Board of Education Business Meeting
Syracuse City SD 725 Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY
5:30 pm - Who Celebrated Sullivan-Clinton in 1929 and Why? The Lasting Legacy of the 150th Anniversary
Onondaga Historical Association Skä•noñh-Great Law of Peace Center, 6680 Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool, NY, 13088, United States
6:00 pm - 1st Annual End of Summer Celebration →
B & R Bunkhouse, 6225 E Taft Rd, North Syracuse
11:00 am - Spirits from the Mansions of the Green Way Ghostwalk
Onondaga Historical Association 652 West Onondaga Street, 652 West Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY, 13204, United States
2:00 pm - Pop Evil - North America 2026 →
The Song & Dance, 115 E Jefferson St, Syracuse
6:00 pm - Dermot Kennedy →
Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse
8:00 pm
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I Have the marmalade Mr Norman Katz - the strathmore resident in my garage.
(at least I think its mr Katz) He's injured in his rear quarters and I'm waiting for a friend to deliver a hav a heart trap.I don't want to scare him… (Nextdoor Onondaga Hill) - Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
Found on September 2, 2026 in Syracuse, NY 13202 near Rose ,Ave Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder, view… (Nextdoor Camillus)
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Walmart Grocery Associate in Syracuse. Apply here.
- Teamwork Online posted a job opening for Custodian in Syracuse. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Syracuse here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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