Hey 315! Who’s ready for a long weekend?
Memorial Day is here, and it’s bringing parades, farmers’ markets, and all the small-town energy we love this time of year.
If you’re new here, we’re glad you found us! Stick around for weekly updates on what’s happening across the region.
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Let’s get into it…
In the News
Community news, minus the politics and crime – only the good stuff
Bigger child tax credit = more $$$ for NY families
Heads up, parents: the state’s expanding its child tax credit, and that could mean extra cash back at tax time. Here's how to make sure you don’t miss out.
Mohawk Valley burgers rank among NY’s Best
Roosters in Utica and the Matteson Hotel in Ilion just landed on the list of New York’s top 10 burgers. Juicy, local, and now officially award-worthy.
Final Four fever hits the Dome
Syracuse men’s lacrosse just punched its ticket to the Final Four for the first time since 2013. The Orange are back, and they're hungry.
Lake Ontario’s got secrets, and NOAA’s going looking
A team of scientists just kicked off a two-week expedition to map shipwrecks beneath the lake’s surface. Underwater history lovers, this one’s for you.
Canton scores $4.5M for local projects
New sidewalks, safer streets, and better infrastructure are all on deck thanks to a major funding boost from the state. Big upgrades coming to this North Country town.
Upcoming Events
Your guide to what’s happening around the 315 this weekend and next week
Syracuse Area
May 23
Jess Novak & Ben Wayne 🎶 Harvey's Garden, Syracuse, 6 PM Link
Mere Mortals 🎸 Skiff Apple Orchards, LaFayette, 6 – 9 PM Link
May 24
Eastwood Memorial Day Parade 🇺🇸 Nichols and James, Syracuse, 9 AM Link
May 27
Dave Matthews Band 🎤 Empower FCU Amphitheater, Syracuse, 7:30 PM Link
May 28
Avril Lavigne 🎤 Empower FCU Amphitheater, Syracuse, 7 PM Link
DeWitt Market 🛍️ DeWitt Town Hall, DeWitt, 12 – 6 PM Link
Deanna Bogart 🎷 443 Social Club & Lounge, Syracuse, 7 – 9 PM Link
North Country
May 23
Brat Fry Fundraiser 🌭 EAA Chapter 320, Watertown, 10 AM – 3 PM Link
May 24
Sip & Stroll Evening Market 🛍️ Snow Ridge Ski Resort, Turin, 2 – 6 PM Link
May 26
Potsdam Memorial Day Parade 🇺🇸 Potsdam High School, Potsdam, 9:30 AM Link
May 27
Opening Day — Watertown Farmers Market 🥕 Riverside Park, Watertown, 7 AM – 12 PM Link
Utica/ Rome Area
May 23
Annual Touch-a-Truck 🚛 Marcy Town Park, Marcy, 4 – 8 PM Link
May 24
Artist in Residence: Clove 🎶 Studio Room at Arts at The Palace, Hamilton, 7 PM Link
Tom Segura: Come Together 🎤 Turning Stone Resort Casino, Oneida, 7 PM Link
May 25
Trigger Finger Band 🎸Vernon Downs Casino, Vernon, 5 PM Link
May 28
Opening Day — Rome Farmers Market 🥕 Chestnut Street, Rome, 1 – 5 PM Link
May 29
Porch Pot Workshop 🪴 The Plant Stand, Utica, 7 – 8:30 PM Link
Finger Lakes Region
May 24
NJCAA Division III World Series ⚾ Falcon Park, Auburn, 9:30 AM Link
Fair Haven Springfest 🌸 Colloca Estate Winery, Sterling, 2 – 8 PM Link
Porch Couch 🍻 Aurora Brewing Company, King Ferry, 5 – 11 PM Link
May 26
City of Auburn Memorial Day Parade 🇺🇸 Genesee Street, Auburn, 11 AM Link
Oswego County
May 24
Empire Super Sprints 🏁 Fulton Speedway, Fulton, 7 PM Link
The Yard at Lakeview Lanes 🎵 Lakeview Lanes, Fulton, 8 PM Link
May 25
Sara & Wes Duo 🎤 VFW Post #5540, Phoenix, 2 – 5 PM Link
Foodie Corner
Where to eat in the 315 this weekend
The Rooftop Lounge Oswego
Looking for good views and even better vibes? The Rooftop Lounge in Oswego checks all the boxes.
Check them out for their signature drinks, shareable plates, and the best sunset view in town.
Local Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our community.
Reflections Memory Cafe
Caring for someone affected by memory loss can feel isolating, but you don’t have to do it alone! Held regularly in Baldwinsville, Reflections Memory Cafe offers a welcoming space for individuals with dementia and their caregivers to connect, recharge, and feel seen.
Find support, share experiences, and walk away feeling less alone.
WWDoT Computers
Tech issues shouldn’t slow your business down. WWDot Computers is Onondaga County’s trusted source for managed IT services and computer repair. From everyday fixes to full-service support, their team takes the stress out of your tech.
Get Reliable IT Help
Let the pros handle your tech, so you can get back to what matters most.
Envision Events
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So Much to Drool About:
Lessons for Living Large
A Book by Barb Stone
In So Much to Drool About: Lessons for Living Large, Barb Stone shares heartwarming stories and gentle wisdom inspired by her beloved Great Danes: Jazz, Beau, Aryanna, and Zeus. Through their eyes, she reveals the simple joys of living in the present, embracing life’s adventures, and facing challenges with resilience and an open heart. Discover how these gentle giants can teach you to find the “drool-worthy” moments in your own life and live with a renewed sense of joy and gratitude.
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