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🌱 Why Skaneateles is being called one of New York’s most beautiful villages
Skaneateles, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Skaneateles! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Skaneateles is being called one of New York’s most beautiful villages
- Which Skaneateles lacrosse star just signed with a Division I program?
- Which rock icon with a Skaneateles home is hitting the road?
Also on today's calendar: John Spillett Trio.
Today's riddle: What is something you always have, but also leave behind? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 56 and low of 43 degrees.
- Saturday: Rain, temps: high: 49, low: 42.
- Sunday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 58 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 11 Stunning New York Towns That Look Like They Belong In A TV Show (takingthekids.com) — Skaneateles gets star billing here as one of New York’s most picturesque, TV‑ready small towns, with its walkable Genesee Street, elegant shops, and famously clear lake. The piece invites you to linger along the historic lakefront homes and downtown streets, emphasizing the village’s relaxed pace and cinematic charm compared with other scenic towns around the state. 
• Class of 2026 New York boys lacrosse recruiting update: Where players have signed (syracuse.com) — Skaneateles attackman Landen Brunelle is spotlighted among New York’s top Class of 2026 boys lacrosse recruits after a 97‑point junior season that helped the Lakers reach the Section 3 Class D final. He’s already signed with Mount St. Mary’s University, appearing alongside dozens of standout seniors statewide whose college commitments are listed.
• Rock and Roll Hall of Famer to take his band on first headlining tour (newyorkupstate.com) — Rock legend Jason Newsted, who owns a lakeside home in Skaneateles, is taking his Chophouse Band on its first headlining North American tour this summer. While no local stop is scheduled, he’ll play several Upstate New York venues, including Albany, Lewiston, and Utica, with tickets available through major online sellers.
📸 Around Skaneateles
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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SAPS - Speed, Agility, Power & Strength Class
SkanStrength, 1382 E Genesee St, Skaneateles
4:15 pm
Friday April 24
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Other local events
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John Spillett Trio
Anyela's Vineyards , 2433 W Lake Rd , Skaneateles
2:00 pm -
Mark Nanni Music
Blue Water Grill , 11 W Genesee St , Skaneateles
11:00 am
Saturday April 25
Sunday May 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Girls Varsity Golf @ Fayetteville-Manlius (White)
West Genesee Csd FM - Green Lakes Golf Course
3:30 pm -
Meet - Boys Varsity Outdoor Track
West Genesee Csd Chittenango HS- Stadium, Chittenango HS-Multi Turf
4:00 pm -
Meet - Girls Varsity Outdoor Track
West Genesee Csd Chittenango HS- Stadium, Chittenango HS-Multi Turf
4:00 pm -
Boys Varsity Baseball v. Victor
West Genesee Csd WG-HS Baseball Field
5:00 pm -
Boys 7th/8th Outdoor Track @ Baldwinsville
West Genesee Csd Bville - Baker P/A Stadium TRACK
5:00 pm -
Girls Junior Varsity Softball @ Rome Free Academy
West Genesee Csd Kost Field JV Field # 3
5:00 pm -
Girls 7th/8th Outdoor Track @ Baldwinsville
West Genesee Csd Bville - Baker P/A Stadium TRACK
5:00 pm -
Boys Junior Varsity Baseball v. Victor
West Genesee Csd WG-West Genesee I S - Baseball Field
5:00 pm -
Girls Varsity Softball @ Rome Free Academy
West Genesee Csd RFA Softball Field
5:00 pm
Friday April 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kelly posted a job opening for Shipping Associate - 2nd Shift in Skaneateles. Apply here.
- Buffalo Wild Wings posted a job opening for Janitor in Camillus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Skaneateles here.
🗞 Nearby News
Auburn
- Auburn School Superintendent Responds to Online Comments following Incident (fingerlakesdailynews.com)
- Auburn leaders weigh tax hikes, service cuts as city works through nearly $5M budget gap (cnycentral.com)
- Waiting on 2026 Bills draft grades? Let's take a look at Brandon Beane's 2023 class, 3 years later (auburnpub.com)
Solvay
- Section III team climbs to No. 1 in latest high school baseball state rankings (syracuse.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Footprints. (Thank you LAURIE T. for sending it in!)
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