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Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Syracuse Fire Department open house for fire prevention (cnycentral.com) — Syracuse's Fire Department used its open house kicking off Fire Prevention Week to walk city residents through fire trucks and share crucial tips on lithium battery safety. Officials stressed watching for swelling or overheating batteries, evacuating and calling 911 quickly, and keeping working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors plus a clear home escape plan ready.
2. Vacant Syracuse home heavily damaged in late-night fire (syracuse.com) — Syracuse firefighters battled a late-night blaze Saturday at a vacant home on Delaware Street that caused extensive damage and partial collapse but no injuries. Crews initially searched inside before dangerous conditions forced them out, then spent nearly two hours attacking the fire from outside while investigators worked to determine a cause despite structural risks.
3. Additional pavers being sold for monument to 2 slain Central NY police officers (syracuse.com) — Syracuse residents can still buy engraved pavers to support the Tipperary Hill monument honoring slain officers Lt. Michael Hoosock and Officer Michael Jensen, with sales open through Oct. 14. The neighborhood association has already sold hundreds of stones and is now offering additional small and medium pavers online for those who want to be part of the memorial.
4. The people, programs and events making a difference this fall (spectrumlocalnews.com) — Syracuse residents hear from the head of YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County about how rising housing costs, wages, and access to services are straining local women and families. The segment also spotlights regional fall events, including Oswego's Pumpkin Festival and Ithaca arts programs, offering ideas for seasonal outings across Central New York.
5. Bigger than basketball': Syracuse hoops helps Make-A-Wish turn Orange pride into wishes (cnycentral.com) — Syracuse fans packed the JMA Wireless Dome for the 35th Ms. Orange Fan Luncheon, meeting SU men's basketball players while raising money for Make-A-Wish Central New York. The long-running event, started under Jim Boeheim, has now generated more than $1.6 million to grant wishes for local children with critical illnesses, turning Orange pride into tangible support for families.
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