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Good morning Syracuse! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Syracuse neighbors are responding to a fatal crash's murder charge
- Want your haiku displayed in downtown Syracuse next year?
- How soon could Amazon's delivery drones be buzzing over Syracuse?
Also on today's calendar: Walk and talk and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
- Saturday: Afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Neighbors who witnessed crash, react to murder charge in fatal Syracuse crash (cnycentral.com) — Neighbors in a Syracuse neighborhood are reacting after prosecutors upgraded charges to second-degree murder against a woman accused of driving drunk in a crash that killed a 3-year-old girl. Officials say she'd been warned earlier that night not to drive, and local residents who rushed to help are now emphasizing child safety and the consequences of dangerous decisions. 
2. Syracuse Poster Project seeks poets for 2027 series, including one special haiku for Baltimore Woods (informnny.com) — Poets and artists now have a chance to be featured in kiosks along Salina and Warren streets in downtown Syracuse through the Syracuse Poster Project's 2027 series. Submissions of up to three haikus are open until Sept. 11, with a "Hidden Gems" theme and a special haiku dedicated to Baltimore Woods, cash prizes, and final posters revealed in April 2027.
3. Amazon aims for delivery drones to reach 500 US neighborhoods by end of 2026 (arstechnica.com) — Amazon plans to bring its Prime Air drone deliveries to the Syracuse metro area, aiming to launch service here alongside Chicago, Cleveland, Atlanta, and Boise. The company wants to expand to nearly 500 U.S. communities by the end of 2026, promising 30–60 minute deliveries while also raising questions about how neighborhoods will handle increased drone traffic and noise.
4. Fundraiser planned to benefit motorcyclists injured in Canton crash (wwnytv.com) — Two motorcyclists badly hurt in a Canton crash are now recovering at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, and friends are organizing a Sept. 19 motorcycle run to help with their expenses. Family members describe devastating injuries and a chaotic crash scene, while state police continue investigating and have not filed any charges.
📸 Around Syracuse
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Syracuse
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★ Featured events ★
- Concert Pitbull →
Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse
8:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
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Other local events
- Board of Education Meeting
JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Syracuse, NY 13214
6:00 pm - Summer Graduation
Syracuse City SD OCC SRC Arena (4585 W. Seneca Tpke)
6:00 pm - Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- The Heart of Syracuse
Onondaga Historical Association NY
12:00 pm - Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting and Work Session
Syracuse City SD 725 Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY
4:00 pm - MD - PTG Playground Date @ Moses DeWitt
Moses Dewitt Elementary School Syracuse, NY 13214
6:00 pm - David Lucas with hans kim, Killers Of Kill Tony →
Crouse hinds concert theater, 411 Montgomery St, Syracuse
7:00 pm - Walk and talk →
Clinton Arena, 36 Kirkland Ave, Clinton
6:00 pm - Ray LaMontagne →
Crouse hinds concert theater, 411 Montgomery St, Syracuse
7:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 8
📣 Syracuse Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board of Education Meeting
East Syracuse Minoa Csd ESM Central High School, 6400 Fremont Road, East Syracuse, NY 1
5:00 pm - PreK Orientation @ SMS
Solvay UFSD Syracuse, NY 13209
6:00 pm - Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- The Heart of Syracuse
Onondaga Historical Association NY
12:00 pm - Mark Nanni Music →
The Neat Whiskey Bar, 6706 E Seneca Turnpike Building B, Jamesville
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I need help as soon as possible.
I found an injured turtle on Fitch Street a few minutes ago. It has a cracked shell and is oozing blood. It is active and moving. I don't know how to… (Nextdoor Skunk City) - Massive trees have been and are being cut down on Durston Ave.
Not seeing this anywhere else yet. Apparently it's because of new sidewalks. I don't know if they are letting homeowners know or not. (Nextdoor Sedgwick)
- Helio Health posted a job opening for Counselor Aide - overnights in Syracuse. Apply here.
- Crunch Fitness posted a job opening for Future Opening: Maintenance / Cleaner 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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