Hello Syracuse! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: School zone speed cameras, a foam party, and the Dino Zone reopening + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Summer enforcement continues: Syracuse’s school zone speed cameras remain active this summer during school hours as city and district pick locations for enforcement after daily violations fell from 1,275 to 575 in November -- see the camera updates.
Summer fun on the water: On Papermill Island, Island Night Market happens today with free admission, while Island Foam Party on June 27 will bring foam and dancing to Baldwinsville, free for all ages -- get the full event details.
Advanced manufacturing milestone: TTM Technologies opened an expanded DeWitt circuit board plant, adding 400 jobs and growing to 1,000 employees, aided by $30 million and linked to the Syracuse-Rochester-Buffalo Tech Hub -- explore the plant expansion.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Quiet green getaway: Sometimes you just need an easy win... a low-key place to stroll, toss a disc, or let the kids burn off steam, and Barry Park delivers classic neighborhood-park energy with plenty of room to breathe, people-watch, and recalibrate before the next email ruins your vibe.
Backyard-grown plant fix: Tucked in Eastwood, FabFour Nursery is a family-run backyard spot growing hardy, Central New York-friendly perennials, shrubs, and little ornamental trees right on site. Swing by for that “I actually kept it alive” confidence boost, plus friendly advice from Rita that feels like chatting with a neighbor.
Need a flipper fix? Home to Central New York’s largest curated pinball collection, Skill Shot Pinball Arcade & Event Space keeps 20+ machines and classic cabinets in steady rotation for maximum nostalgia and multiball mayhem. Grab a friend, join a league or tournament, or book a private party when you want easy, low-stress fun close to home.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
📖 Juneteenth Storytime @ Beauchamp Branch Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Beauchamp Branch Library is celebrating Juneteenth with a kid-friendly storytime that honors freedom, culture, and community. Bring the littles, sip your coffee, and let them dive into a Juneteenth-themed sensory bin, hands-on learning without the glitter cleanup, a quality morning together.
🎺 Rome Community Concert Band @ Burnet Park | Wednesday (6/24) at 7:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting to trade Netflix for a lawn chair, the Rome Community Concert Band kicks off summer with a free show at Burnet Park. Backed by Syracuse Parks and Rec and Tipperary Hill Music Festival, expect familiar tunes, breezes, and chatter among neighbors.
🎉 Summer Kickoff Party @ WonderWorks Destiny | Thursday (6/25) at 11:00 AM – Hit Destiny's upside-down house for the Summer Kickoff Party, where BOGO admission kicks in when you say "HELLO SUMMER" at the door. Celebrate America turning 250, entertain the grandkids, and let your inner 10-year-old drive for once.
🤠 Meet and Greet Series - Space Ranger & Cowboy Meet & Greet @ Luv Handlz Frozen Yogurt | Thursday (6/25) at 5:30 PM – Ready to impress the grandkids and relive the Pixar years? The space ranger and his cowboy are popping in for photos, laughs, and a FroYo bribe, no purchase needed. Bring the little sheriffs, your inner kid, and a camera, then call it quality time.
👥 Cummings Field Playground Community Engagement @ Cummings Field | Thursday (6/25) at 6:00 PM – Whether you’ve still got monkey-bar scars or prefer a shady bench, Parks is gathering input on the new playground and stage at Cummings Field. Expect engagement stations, designers who listen, and the satisfaction of shaping a spot your kids, grandkids, and knees will actually use.
🦖 Dino Zone Reopening & Dino Dollar Days @ Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) | Friday (6/26) at 9:30 AM – The Dino Zone is back, newly spruced, with a dino climbing wall, a fossil dig, and an opinionated T. rex. Buck-a-person admission on reopening day, and if you flash an M&T card the deal runs all weekend, which pairs with grandkid energy and geology gawking.
🏛 Downtown History Tour Sunday 10-12 @ Armory Square | Sunday (6/28) at 10:00 AM – If you think you know downtown, this guided history walk will happily humble you. Expect juicy backstories, old brick gossip, and those ghost signs you speed past while hunting parking, plus a breezy stroll that burns off brunch without requiring Lycra, or feigned enthusiasm.
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07 — The Syracuse report Weather forecastToday — High: 78°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 2 to 8 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 1 to 6 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 80°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 81%
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%. This house is wildThis 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Tudor Colonial in Bradford Hills blends 2,578 square feet of old-world charm with smart updates. Hardwood floors, arched doorways, granite counters, and a Fisher & Paykel kitchen set the tone. A heated sunroom, renovated primary bath, finished basement, fenced yard with pergola, and radiant-heated garage add plenty of standout appeal.
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