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Syracuse
Monday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Onondaga County Clerk’s office recorded 80 home sales from Dec. 22 to 26 & the highest sale was a 4-bedroom, 2½-bath colonial on 4 acres in Manlius for $670K. Syracuse.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mercyhurst University's women's basketball team secured their first win by defeating Le Moyne 89-72 Sunday at Le Moyne's venue — earning a 25-9 first-quarter lead and a record improvement as five players scored in double digits. Syracuse.com
- ➤ South Carolina tight end Michael Smith (6-4, 250 lbs), a four-star recruit, will join Syracuse football today with three seasons of eligibility remaining. He left the Gamecocks after missing spring practices with a shoulder injury and appearing in 12 games, and he will vie for pass-catching roles alongside Elijah Washington-Baker. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Former Toledo linebacker Chris D’Appolonia, honored on an All MAC third team, will visit Syracuse football today. He finished last season with 68 tackles and 638 defensive snaps (he has two seasons of eligibility remaining). Syracuse.com
- ➤ Former Syracuse quarterback Justin Lamson has led Montana State to today's FCS championship game against Illinois State at Autzen Stadium in Eugene; he recorded 24 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing scores with only three interceptions. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse.com reported that East Syracuse Minoa’s boys basketball team has risen to No. 3 in Class AA this week, as key holiday matchups shape local rankings. Upcoming games against Fulton, Oswego + Nottingham will determine if ESM can secure a top position. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse will host former South Dakota wide receiver Larenzo Fenner, who set a record with 15 touchdowns and 1,001 yards on 44 catches last season, plus Miami-Ohio's Cole Weaver as part of a transfer visit to help rebuild the Orange's wide receiver lineup. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse women’s basketball played Wake Forest recently + the released box score shows standout statistics from their visit to the Wake Forest arena that may shape the season. Syracuse.com
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Scars N’ Stripes Holiday Hangover
8 PM - 12 AM — Middle Ages Brewing Company — Check event page for ticket pricing — Rock out with Scars N’ Stripes as they bring high energy to chase away the holiday blues.
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Stanford Cardinal at Syracuse Orange Women's Basketball
2-4 p.m. — JMA Wireless Dome — Ticket prices vary — Witness the exciting women's basketball rivalry between Stanford and Syracuse.
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SAFe® 5.1 Lean Portfolio Management Training
Jan 22-23 — North Syracuse, NY — Early Bird Price: $1299 — Gain essential tools for implementing Lean Portfolio Management in this hands-on workshop.
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New York Sportsman's Expo
12 PM – 5 PM — New York State Fairgrounds — Entry fee varies — Explore all things outdoors and meet over 200 vendors at the NY Sportsman's Expo.
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Brahms & Debussy
6-7:30 p.m. — Crouse Hinds Concert Theater — $50 — Experience a unique blend of orchestral music with a video game twist while enjoying exclusive pre-concert snacks.
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21st Annual Cazenovia Children's House Chilly Chili 5K
11:30 a.m. — 31 Emory Ave, Cazenovia, NY — Registration fee applies — Get ready to run or walk in this chilly 5K event followed by a fun party.
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Cheat Codes Concert
9 PM - 12 AM — Westcott Theatre — Tickets start at $102 — Experience an unforgettable night with Cheat Codes live in Syracuse.
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Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Syracuse Crunch
7-9 p.m. — Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling night of hockey with the Springfield Thunderbirds battling the Syracuse Crunch.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The fool wonders, the wise man asks.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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