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Good day Syracuse! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How many new patrol cars will Onondaga County deputies actually get?
  • What changes could be coming to Syracuse's Veo bike-share next year?
  • What will Syracuse's new chief commercial officer change for Orange fans?

Also on today's calendar: An Evening with Cybersecurity Pioneer Clifford "Cliff" Stoll and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 68, low: 42.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Republicans, Democrats agree: Onondaga County deputies need new cars (syracuse.com) — Onondaga County legislators, including Syracuse's Maurice "Mo" Brown, agree sheriff's deputies need more patrol cars but are split on how much to spend and where to find the money. With Syracuse itself borrowing millions to replace police vehicles, the county is weighing whether to boost the sheriff's budget beyond the county executive's proposed cut.
   

2. Veo riders, neighbors weigh access and safety as Syracuse considers bike-share future (cnycentral.com) — Syracuse officials are weighing the future of the city's Veo bike-share program as its contract expires in January, balancing riders' need for affordable transportation with neighbors' complaints about safety and sidewalk clutter. The city plans to seek proposals from other companies while Veo pitches new age-verification technology to curb underage riding. Residents, councilors and riders all want any next contract to protect access while tightening safety.
   

3. Syracuse Athletics hires Chris Presson as Deputy AD, Chief Commercial Officer (cnycentral.com) — Syracuse University Athletics is adding a new Deputy Athletic Director and Chief Commercial Officer, hiring veteran sports executive Chris Presson to grow revenue and the Syracuse brand. He'll oversee sponsorships, ticketing, premium seating, licensing, merchandising and venue commercialization. Leaders say the move responds to financial pressures reshaping college sports and mirrors similar positions at other major programs.
   

4. Anonymous TikToker 'Syracuse Greg' films SU's beauty to Taylor Swift score (dailyorange.com) — An anonymous TikTok creator known as "Syracuse Greg" is quietly filming moody, Taylor Swift–scored videos of Syracuse University landmarks, drawing thousands of views and plenty of campus speculation. Students say the account showcases SU's beauty in a way typical college-search content doesn't, and some even use it to imagine campus life before enrolling. The creator plans to stay anonymous while continuing the project.
   

5. 'Rich Harrington: Fissure' exhibit addresses pop culture's societal impacts (dailyorange.com) — A new exhibit at Syracuse's Everson Museum of Art, "Rich Harrington: Fissure," invites local visitors to explore how pop culture shapes ideas about gender, family, and identity through immersive, autobiographical installations. The Syracuse University alum's work, part of the CNY Artist Initiative, runs through Oct. 25 and highlights the importance of supporting diverse Central New York artists.
   

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  • Wild thing has been missing since last night if anybody sees her please send her home.
    She is a very loving cat so she could be any place. She loves people. My number is 315-876-5243 thank you (Nextdoor Village of North Syracuse)
  • Two dogs found.
    I almost hit them on the corner of Lowell and Ulster. Have them in my car to keep them safe currently. https://neighbors.ring.com/n/Z57qgAQH3z (Nextdoor Tipperary Hill)
  • Trinity Health posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist II Fayetteville in Syracuse. Apply here.
  • Insight Global posted a job opening for Warehouse Inventory Specialist in Syracuse. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Syracuse here.

Ok Syracuse! 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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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