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Hey Syracuse, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Infrared-heated workouts at HeatHouse, Green Lakes State Park’s vivid lakes, and 315 Day’s loud celebration + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

A fresh take on fitness: HeatHouse, a new infrared-heated boutique studio, will open this spring at Iron Pier in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor, offering mat Pilates, sculpt, and yoga classes with infrared warmth and member perks — see the classes and perks.

Old-growth beauty awaits: Green Lakes State Park in Fayetteville, east of Syracuse, features two striking blue green lakes shaped by depth, light, and minerals, plus forested trails, a lakeside loop, and camping — get all the details.

Trustees opt for insider: After a search, Syracuse University chose Mike Haynie as its 13th chancellor, drawing praise from Gov Kathy Hochul, Sen Chuck Schumer, and community leaders familiar with his work in Syracuse — see how leaders responded.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Start your engines at Syracuse Motorsports Expo
• Learn meditation techniques for deep presence
• Become a shamanic healing practitioner in Syracuse

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Lunch hero status: If you haven’t tried the giant, overstuffed sandwiches and slurpable soups at Brooklyn Pickle, consider this your nudge. Perfect for an easy weeknight bite or a desk lunch that feels like a win. Bring a friend and split one, or keep it all to yourself.

Your midweek nature fix: Thornden Park delivers quick detours that reset your day. Find roses when you need a lift, shaded loops for decompressing walks, and a quiet lily pond that slows time. A friend or favorite podcast pairs well with a pocket of eastside calm.

Treat your inner kid: From WWE figures and Transformers to retro Nintendo and a wall of manga, Larger Than Life Toys and Comics delivers instant nostalgia. Shelves invite unhurried wandering… sometimes the right collectible finds you. No pressure, just pure ‘remember when’ energy for any midweek mood.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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🤰 In-person Pregnancy, Birth and Breastfeeding Classes @ St. Joseph’s Health Hospital | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:30 PM – Tuesday nights at St. Joe’s means supportive, real-talk baby prep, not a YouTube spiral. Free, in-person classes cover labor, childbirth, interventions and tours, then newborn care and breastfeeding. Drop in when you can, bring your partner or support person, and ask the questions Google muddled.

🧠 “Syracuse Says…” the game show @ Destiny USA Dr, Syracuse, NY, United States | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:00 PM – Electrik Karma is hosting Syracuse Says, a play-at-your-table game where you guess top survey answers, no buzzer panic. Play solo at the bar or bring a team, it’s free, and winners nab $30 and $15 gift cards, plus bragging rights about reptiles, relationships, and quirks.

❓ FLX Trivia Wednesdays @ Aurora Brewing Co. Syracuse | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:00 PM – Wednesday nights at Aurora Brewing on Tipp Hill mean trivia, pride, and proving your group text knows stuff. It’s free to play, prizes for the sharp ones, and smartphone rounds so nobody fights over a pen. Bring your crew, claim a table, out-nerd the neighbors.

🧠 Trivia Night @ Inn Complete | Thursday (3/12) at 6:30 PM – Weekly general-knowledge trivia at the Inn Complete is free, open to the public, and hands prizes to the top teams. Just show up, assemble up to eight know-it-somes, and see if your hoarded facts, old sitcoms included, finally earn more than cocktail conversation.

📻 315 Day @ Middle Ages Beer Hall | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Syracuse has its own holiday, and it involves local bands, cold beer, and unapologetic 315 pride at Middle Ages Beer Hall. Treat it as your pre-parade warmup, post-parade cooldown, or both, which absolutely counts as exercise. It’s free, loud, and pure Syracuse, with pizza handy.

🎶 Parade and more @ Funk ‘n Waffles Syracuse | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to actually hear live music again, this is it. A free show with Parade and The Action, no cover, just guitars, grit, and a room full of grownups who know when to cheer, and when to chat.

🤝 WAER Friend-raiser @ Harvey’s Garden | Monday (3/16) at 5:00 PM – Harvey’s Garden is hosting a WAER friend-raiser with live music from Harmonic Dirt and Beautiful Losers, craft beer, and Jillie Dogs, because public media pairs nicely with mustard. Thirty percent of drinks support WAER, plus prizes like Mets tickets, Syracuse Salt Company, and Kelsey’s Coffee.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Syracuse report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 67°F – Low: 50°F – Precip: 22%

A slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 93%

A chance of rain showers before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Rain showers before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 5am, then a chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

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