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Hi Syracuse! 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 Syracuse's first Pride and Prosperity Summit aims to grow local opportunity.
  • How SU athletes are helping Syracuse kids finally sleep in real beds
  • How will a fourth starting quarterback change Syracuse's season?

Also on today's calendar: Craft Fair/ Bake Sale/ Like New Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain in the p.m.; cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: A morning shower in spots, temps: high: 65, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Rain at times, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. First Syracuse Pride and Prosperity Summit builds economic opportunity (informnny.com) — Syracuse residents just saw the city host its first Pride and Prosperity Summit, aimed at boosting economic opportunity for LGBTQ+ professionals, entrepreneurs, and job seekers. The free event at the INSPYRE Innovation Hub focused on connecting people with business resources, jobs, and ongoing support shaped by feedback from the Mayor's LGBTQ+ advisory board.
   

2. SU Women's Basketball team builds 15 beds to support kids through Sleep in Heavenly Peace (cnycentral.com) — Syracuse women's basketball players just helped build 15 beds with the Syracuse chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, supporting local children who don't have a safe place to sleep. The team's effort comes as the nonprofit was chosen beneficiary of Syracuse University's November 18 charity auction at the JMA Wireless Dome, giving residents another way to support kids in need.
   

3. Syracuse is on its 4th quarterback as injury bug takes hold (syracuse.com) — Syracuse football may be down to its fourth starting quarterback after Malachi Nelson suffered an upper-body injury in Saturday's loss at Virginia, putting transfer Danny Lauter in line to start against Louisville in the JMA Wireless Dome. With Steve Angeli and Amari Odom already sidelined, the Orange are again juggling multiple QBs, a situation Syracuse fans will want to watch closely this week.
   

4. Cheap flights Syracuse to Washington: $160 round trip after United 2026 change (mightytravels.com) — If you're flying from Syracuse to Washington-Dulles, this guide breaks down how to snag round-trip fares under about $160 after United's 2026 schedule change. It explains how to watch a brief error-fare window, compare true all-in prices, and weigh flights against driving or taking the train from Syracuse.
   

5. Mike Tyson Backlash Over Trump Air Force One Trip (eurweb.com) — Syracuse briefly took center stage in national politics when Mike Tyson flew on Air Force One with President Donald Trump for a campaign stop in the city backing GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman. Tyson's enthusiastic onstage endorsement in Syracuse sparked sharp online debate, especially given his recent admission that he hand-delivered imprisoned music mogul Diddy's pardon request to Trump.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Patches is so ready to get away.
    Next Thursday she moves into our house and the babies will soon be ready for adoption. For more info on when her babies will be ready contact @CNY… (Nextdoor South Valley)
  • last 2 free kittens available...
    lemmy know if you're interested. They're in IRA, near Cato NY (Nextdoor Westvale East of Terry Rd)
  • The Cheesecake Factory posted a job opening for Line Cook in Syracuse. Apply here.
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Cook - Le Moyne College 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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