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Good morning Syracuse! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How tonight's tornado and flood threat could impact Syracuse neighborhoods
- Want a drone's-eye view of Onondaga Lake's restored shoreline?
- How Matt Mulcahy became a Syracuse newsroom mainstay for four decades
Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A couple of showers; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
- Friday: Nice with sun and some clouds, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
- Saturday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tornado watch issued for much of Upstate NY: 70 mph winds, hail, flooding also possible (syracuse.com) — Syracuse and much of Upstate New York are under a tornado watch until 11 p.m. tonight, with storms capable of 70 mph winds, large hail and flash flooding. The New York State Fair is closing early, and northern Onondaga County faces heightened flood risk as more heavy rain is expected overnight, so residents should monitor alerts and be ready to take shelter. 
• Drone program offers aerial view of restored Onondaga Lake habitats Sept. 12 (fingerlakes1.com) — Syracuse residents can sign up now to watch professional drone pilots survey restored wildlife habitat along Onondaga Lake during a public program on Saturday, Sept. 12. Participants will meet at the State Fairgrounds Orange Lot, learn how drones monitor shoreline restoration and wildlife, and support ongoing conservation work; space is limited and advance registration is required.
• Ithaca College profile traces Matt Mulcahy's four decades in local news (fingerlakes1.com) — Longtime Central New York news anchor Matt Mulcahy, now managing editor at Syracuse's CNY Central, is profiled for his four decades of local reporting and investigative work. The piece highlights how his Syracuse newsroom, including several Ithaca College grads, continues digging into unresolved cases and scrutinizing public institutions that affect residents' daily lives.
📸 Around Syracuse
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Syracuse
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★ Featured events ★
- Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- First Day of School
Syracuse City SD Syracuse, NY 13204 - Ray LaMontagne →
Crouse hinds concert theater, 411 Montgomery St, Syracuse
7:00 pm - Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- Footsteps in Freedom
Onondaga Historical Association NY
12:00 pm - Board of Education Business Meeting
Syracuse City SD 725 Harrison Street, Syracuse, NY
5:30 pm - Who Celebrated Sullivan-Clinton in 1929 and Why? The Lasting Legacy of the 150th Anniversary
Onondaga Historical Association Skä•noñh-Great Law of Peace Center, 6680 Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool, NY, 13088, United States
6:00 pm - 1st Annual End of Summer Celebration →
B & R Bunkhouse, 6225 E Taft Rd, North Syracuse
11:00 am - Spirits from the Mansions of the Green Way Ghostwalk
Onondaga Historical Association 652 West Onondaga Street, 652 West Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY, 13204, United States
2:00 pm - Pop Evil - North America 2026 →
The Song & Dance, 115 E Jefferson St, Syracuse
6:00 pm - Dermot Kennedy →
Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse
8:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
Saturday September 26
📣 Syracuse Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Goo Goo Dolls - Summer 2026 →
Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse
7:30 pm - Goo Goo Dolls →
Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse
7:30 pm - Labor Day Holiday - No School for Students or Staff
North Syracuse Csd Syracuse, NY 13212 - Labor Day Holiday
East Syracuse Minoa Csd East Syracuse, NY 13057
Thursday September 3
Monday September 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The countdown has begun.
School begins next Tuesday, September 8. Like it or not, the big yellow buses and Centro buses will be on the road transporting the kiddos to school… (Nextdoor Camillus) - Rain !
Glorious and beautiful rain today ! Goes without saying but it's badly needed. As far as the State Fair….it isn't a State Fair without one or two… (Nextdoor West Colony Pointe)
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Southwest Airlines Ramp Agent in Syracuse. Apply here.
- Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Syracuse. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Syracuse here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Syracuse
- When are schools opening their doors in Onondaga County? (localsyr.com)
- Syracuse.com's 2026 boys cross country coach poll: Outlooks? Improved runners? Deceptive kicks? (photos) (syracuse.com)
Salina
- Central NY rabbi charged with attempted rape of a minor (syracuse.com)
- Police lured men to hotels in child exploitation sting, court papers show (localsyr.com)
Geddes
- New York State Fair closes due to flooding and heavy rains (newyorkupstate.com)
- More than 54,000 attend Day 7 of NYS Fair (newyorkupstate.com)
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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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