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🌱 How a Syracuse firefighter’s firing ties back to Geddes allegations
Spotted on the Geddes calendar: OHMS School Picture Day
Hi Geddes! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Syracuse firefighter's firing ties back to Geddes allegations
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.
- Friday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 67, low: 49.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Syracuse Firefighter Fired Amid Rape Accusations (uticaphoenix.net) — An off-duty Syracuse firefighter has been fired after an internal review, while he separately faces criminal charges alleging he raped a 15-year-old girl in Geddes in July 2026. The case is pending in Onondaga County Court, with prosecutors weighing indictment or a possible plea, and the report stresses that the firefighter remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty. 
📸 Around Geddes
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Geddes
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- OHMS School Picture Day
Westhill Csd Syracuse, NY 13219 - CRS School Picture Day
Westhill Csd Syracuse, NY 13219 - OHMS Bingo/Pizza Party - Grades 5 & 6
Westhill Csd Syracuse, NY 13219
6:00 pm - OHMS Cherrydale Sale Ends
Westhill Csd Syracuse, NY 13219 - Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day (District Closed)
Solvay UFSD Syracuse, NY 13209 - Columbus Day/Indigenous People Day (no school)
Westhill Csd Syracuse, NY 13219
Friday October 2
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Monday October 12
📣 Geddes Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Opposites Art Exhibition →
W. Carroll College for the Performing Arts, 2nd Floor Gallery, 200 Springfield Road, Syracuse
8:00 am - WEEK 1: Fall Prevention - Jewish Community Center →
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1:00 pm - WEEK 1: Fall Prevention – Jewish Community Center →
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1:00 pm - The Multidisciplinary Mindset: Leading Teams Through Transformation and Change →
Grewen Auditorium, Grewen Hall, 1419 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse
3:00 pm - Carolyn Wonderland →
The 443 Social Club & Lounge, 443 Burnet Ave, Syracuse
7:00 pm - Tommy Connors at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub →
Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub, 301 West Fayette St., Syracuse
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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🗞 Nearby News
Liverpool
- Tiny Upstate New York Village Named 'Nicest Place In America' (wrrv.com)
- Suspected rapist flees police in Liverpool, active search happening now (cnycentral.com)
- Upset-minded Section III teams leap in latest high school football state rankings (syracuse.com)
Salina
- Two of Syracuse's suburbs start seizing e-bikes and fining riders to curb recklessness (syracuse.com)
Ok Geddes! 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!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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