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Morning Syracuse! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new Syracuse LPN program could reshape local healthcare careers
  • How a new Syracuse hub could change paths for at-risk teens
  • Could this new portal make doing business with Syracuse much easier?

Also on today's calendar: AUBURN, NY - NYS Notary Law Exam Prep Workshop hosted by Law Author Alfred E Piombino - Cayuga CC and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Windy in the afternoon, with a high of 46 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Friday: Showers of rain and snow, temps: high: 51, low: 24.
  • Saturday: Cloudy and colder, with a high of 40 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. SUNY Launches New Program to Train Practical Nurses (iheart.com) — A new SUNY-funded program at the Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center will start training licensed practical nurses in 2026, directly expanding healthcare career options for local residents. Backed by a $270,000 grant and a $30 million EOC transformation, the tuition-free program will grow from 20 to 40 students, targeting Syracuse’s nursing shortage while supporting residents facing financial and housing challenges.
   

2. Exalt CEO: At-risk youth program continues its plans to have Syracuse base (cnycentral.com) — A New York City-based nonprofit is formally building a Syracuse hub to help local youth offenders get back into school and the workforce through months of training and internships. Backed by state and cannabis reinvestment funds, Exalt is already coordinating with Onondaga County justice officials and will soon hire Syracuse-area staff as its first small classes complete the program.
   

3. City of Syracuse launches new digital procurement platform – Central New York Business Journal (cnybj.com subscription) — Syracuse has launched a new OpenGov online portal that centralizes city bids and RFPs, making it easier for vendors to find opportunities and submit proposals. Local businesses can now access bid documents for free, ask questions online, track bid status, and receive notifications about new projects, including a current RFP for medical testing services for the Syracuse Police Department.
   

4. Upstate NY Poison Center urges families to watch for holiday hazards (localsyr.com) — Syracuse’s Upstate New York Poison Center is warning families to watch kids closely around holiday plants, button batteries, alcohol, and cannabis edibles, which are driving a big rise in poisoning calls. Experts also urge locking up medicines and cleaners, checking carbon monoxide detectors, and calling Poison Control immediately at 1-800-222-1222 if you suspect a problem.
   

5. Working for you: Answers to questions you may have on Medical Aid in Dying Act (cnycentral.com) — From Syracuse, reporters break down how New York’s new Medical Aid in Dying Act would work, including who qualifies, how residency is verified, and what protections exist for doctors and religious facilities. You’ll also learn how insurance, mental health evaluations, and professional misconduct rules factor into end-of-life decisions.
   

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    Friday December 19
  • Matt McCusker
    Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant , 10301 Destiny USA Dr , Syracuse
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    • Saturday December 20
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    Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater , 421 Montgomery St. , Syracuse
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    • Sunday December 21
  • PAT TATO & THE BAKED POTATOES ALBUM RELEASE SHOW
    Funk 'n Waffles , 307-13 S Clinton St , Syracuse
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  • Pasquale's Slice of Italy - Wow
    i am not one to post pictures of food, let alone restaurant reviews, but this deserved an exception. I had an appointment in Manlius near lunch time… (Nextdoor South Valley)
  • Hey folks - looking for information about getting ahold of some medical appliances - like a shower chair, walker, and bed stairs - is there someplace around here that rents these?
    I really don’t want to buy them for such a short time, but I’m not familiar with anyplace that rents them. Thanks in advance for any info! You… (Nextdoor West Valley)
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Airport Gate Agent in Syracuse. Apply here.
  • ANOPLATE posted a job opening for Bilingual Plater Trainee - 1st & 2nd shift in Syracuse. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Syracuse here.

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