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In today's newsletter:
- What led the Syracuse Diocese to remove this former priest?
- What Crouse's new aquarium deal means for Syracuse's lakefront
- How North Syracuse schools will look very different starting in 2027
Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: Afternoon thunderstorms, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Former priest who inappropriately texted underage girl leaves Syracuse Diocese (syracuse.com) — The Syracuse Catholic Diocese says former priest Nathan Brooks, once assigned to several parishes south of Syracuse, has been formally removed from the priesthood after an internal review found abuse allegations credible. Brooks previously pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child for inappropriate messaging, and the diocese now emphasizes new commitments to protecting minors after criticism over how it reported the case. 
2. Crouse Health named sponsor of Harborview Aquarium in Syracuse (fingerlakes1.com) — Crouse Health has secured naming rights for Onondaga County's new Harborview Aquarium on Syracuse's lakefront under a three-year, $1.5 million deal. The Crouse Health Harborview Aquarium is expected to open soon, featuring a 360-degree Harbor Tunnel, touch tanks, STEM exhibits, and conservation-focused programs projected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
3. North Syracuse school district plans major reconfiguration for 2027-28 school year (cnycentral.com) — North Syracuse Central School District will overhaul its grade configuration by fall 2027, shifting elementary schools to pre-K–3, middle schools to grades 4–6, junior high to 7–8, and Cicero-North Syracuse High School to a traditional 9–12 campus. Leaders say the move, driven by enrollment and budget pressures, aims to expand academic options, improve athletics logistics, and stabilize finances while planning for possible Micron-fueled growth.
4. Golden Corral in Queensbury reopens after filing for bankruptcy (news10.com) — A company that owns Golden Corral locations in Queensbury and Syracuse has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, allowing both restaurants to keep operating while restructuring a large tax debt. State tax officials had briefly seized the Queensbury site, but control of both locations has since been returned, and the Syracuse restaurant is expected to remain open to patrons during the process.
5. Fulton native Gavin Doty hosts youth basketball camp ahead of Syracuse season (cnycentral.com) — A Fulton native preparing for his first season with Syracuse basketball just hosted a packed youth camp in the same gym where he grew up playing. Gavin Doty welcomed about 150 kids to work on fundamentals, share memories from his own journey, and inspire small-town players who dream of wearing orange one day.
📸 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
- 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 - Concert Pitbull →
Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse
8:00 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
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board of Education Meeting
JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Syracuse, NY 13214
6:00 pm - Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- The Heart of Syracuse
Onondaga Historical Association NY
12:00 pm - MD - PTG Playground Date @ Moses DeWitt
Moses Dewitt Elementary School Syracuse, NY 13214
6:00 pm - Mark Nanni Music →
The Neat Whiskey Bar, 6706 E Seneca Turnpike Building B, Jamesville
6:00 pm
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Princess, a dog who went missing in Syracuse, NY, has been safely reunited with their family after 17 hours, 1 minutes. Message from Owner: … (Nextdoor Solvay) - 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)
- Acreage Holdings posted a job opening for Sanitation Technician in Syracuse. Apply here.
- PriceRite Marketplace posted a job opening for Price Rite - Night Crew Clerk - Full Time (PRRC) Salary Range $17.50 - $25.00/hr in Syracuse. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Syracuse here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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