Hi Syracuse, hope you’re having a great weekend! In today's in-case-you-missed-it edition: Skyline apartment settlement payouts, Disney's Frozen the Broadway musical, and a Juneteenth victory parade + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
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01 — Worth knowing Most popular stories this weekThe three top stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Settlement claims underway: Former tenants of Syracuse’s Skyline Apartments may get payouts from an $800,000 settlement as claim forms go out, with filing due August 8 and individual amounts decided later this year -- find out how to file.
Major redevelopment planned: Officials announced the former Syracuse Developmental Center will become affordable housing and mixed-use space, creating 260 units. The city took control in 2019 after the previous owner stopped paying taxes -- see the redevelopment plan.
Safe shelter in Syracuse: Volunteers turned a lead-poisoned Syracuse house into a temporary haven for families during lead removal. The Lead Freedom House, led by A Tiny Home for Good, will open June 16 -- check the Lead Freedom House.
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03 — On our radar
This week's top findsLocal spotlights your fellow readers loved last week.
Upgrade your lunch rotation: Over the Cuse Deli and Grill piles on the goods with stacked deli sandwiches, juicy burgers, gourmet salads, and sides that quietly steal the show. Add it to your weekly lineup when the fridge is giving you attitude, because consistent, flavorful comfort is sometimes the only productivity hack that works.
Downtown Sip Upgrade: Talking Cursive Brewing Company delivers thoughtfully crafted pints, a cozy taproom vibe, and the kind of menu that turns one quick beer into sharing apps with friends. Woman and veteran-owned, this spot nails the Syracuse spirit, good beer, good people, and the occasional event worth texting the group chat about.
Wood-fired weeknight win: Eden does the whole meal over live fire, then flips the script each day with a seasonal, locally sourced menu highlighting New York producers. Perfect when you’re downtown and want dinner that feels special without fuss... and yes, you’ll want to talk about it.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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05 — The event calendar Sneak peek at next weekPlan ahead for the next seven days. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌸 Pressed Flower Earrings Workshop @ Harvey's Garden | Tuesday (6/16) at 6:00 PM – Feel like your jewelry drawer needs a vacation? At Harvey's Garden, Eliza guides you through making pressed flower earrings with paint, resin, and local charm, your first drink included, and you’ll leave with two feather-light pairs. It’s in the loft, so yes, stairs.
❄ Disney's Frozen The Broadway Musical @ Syracuse Stage | Tuesday (6/16) at 6:00 PM – Bundle up and head to Disney's Frozen The Broadway Musical for a blizzard of spectacle, big voices, and that song your kids already know by heart. Anna, Elsa, and the gang come to life with dazzling effects, icy enchantment, and surprisingly adult-level heart.
🌸 Pop-up Flower Market @ CNY Regional Market | Thursday (6/18) at 7:00 AM – Thursday mornings at the CNY Regional Market mean armfuls of peonies, snapdragons, and those greens you swear you’ll actually cook. It’s a pop-up flower market with local produce and quirky farm finds, perfect for upgrading your table, mood, and neighborly cred.
🍽 Eat Local New York & Friends Food Festival @ Syracuse Inner Harbor | Friday (6/19) at 12:00 PM – Clear your weekend and wander into a two-day feast with 20+ local food trucks, craft beer, local makers, live music, and an evening fireworks show. Call it quality time, not gluttony, since proceeds benefit Clear Path for Veterans, and your second plate counts as philanthropy.
🛍 Sip, Shop & Style @ Nobody's | Friday (6/19) at 4:00 PM – Whether your passport or your wardrobe needs renewing, Italy comes to Nobody's Wine Bar with La Rella's pop-up. Sip well, browse timeless staples, new arrivals, and summer standouts, and leave feeling confident, feminine, and mildly convinced downtown Syracuse is basically the Amalfi, minus the crowds.
🎉 Syracuse Juneteenth Victory Parade 2026 @ Syracuse Dunbar Center | Saturday (6/20) – Whether you have marched for years or prefer the curb, the Juneteenth Parade leaves the Dunbar Center, heads up South State, then left on Burt, with drums, dancers, and that neighbor you run into. It is celebration, history, and the good kind of traffic jam.
🧱 Father's Day LEGO Block Printing Workshop @ Hosmer Auditorium, Everson Museum of Art | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – Think you know your way around a LEGO bin? Spend Father’s Day turning those foot-stabbers into bold prints with Teaching Artist Ashe Martin, then head home with a stack of frameworthy keepsakes. Hands-on, a little engineering, a lot of art, and fun for both generations.
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06 — Announcement In case you missed itWe opened The Insiders’ Club last week and hundreds of folks have already joined (seriously… can’t thank you enough!!). For a few bucks a month, The Club gives you every newsletter ad-free on your schedule, plus members-only updates to help you stay connected to your community. The Weekly Events Roundup is my favorite feature. You get one email a week with all the best events and nothing else cluttering it up. Want only that? Skip the daily emails and turn the rest off. Join the club → |
07 — The Syracuse report Weather forecastToday — High: 84°F — Low: 50°F — Precip: 70%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 68°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 0%
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 9 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Most popular house this weekSet on 2 manicured acres, this 2,984-plus-square-foot home pairs sweeping Central New York views with serious wow factor. It features an in-ground pool, custom fire pit, gated garden with Mackenzie Childs gates, a new gazebo, and a fruit orchard with more than 30 trees. An attached garage and 32 x 42 detached garage add standout utility.
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