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Syracuse
Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SNAP benefits froze on November 1 due to the shutdown and left many families with little money for groceries. Officials and local food banks compiled a list of pantries and will expand services to support 56,000 residents who rely on the program. Central Current
- ➤ Assemblyman Al Stirpe hosted a free e-recycling event at East Syracuse-Minoa High School on Saturday — hundreds of local residents braved rainy weather to drop off old electronics like computers, TVs and small appliances until organizers closed drop-offs at 12:30 p.m. after recording over 2,100 cars — marking a strong community effort to recycle safely. CNY Central
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Syracuse University’s Hall of Languages—built in 1873 and noted for its Gothic design—is said to have inspired the Addams Family mansion from the 1960s TV show via screenwriter Seaman Jacobs, though buildings in New Jersey and at UPenn also claim the influence. Syracuse.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Forecasters say Syracuse will see heavy lake effect snows and nor’easters starting after Thanksgiving and continuing through December—conditions that may boost snowfall totals beyond last year’s 105 inches as cold air meets warm lake waters. Rising Pacific temperatures and a potential polar vortex disruption could increase the winter’s snow amounts further. Syracuse.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Recent state data shows that Oswego County had 544.2 cancer cases per 100,000 people from 2018 to 2022—making it the third highest rate in the state. The state average during that period was 466.8 cases per 100,000 people. Syracuse.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday night, Syracuse football lost 27-10 to North Carolina at the JMA Wireless Dome — marking its fifth straight defeat. Coaches and players offered insight after the game — noting efforts to improve the quarterback strategy for upcoming contests. Syracuse.com
- ➤ The Cicero-North Syracuse girls soccer team clinched a three-peat with a 2—0 win over Liverpool in the Section III Class AAA final at SUNY Cortland on November 1; they will face the Section II champion in the state tournament on Tuesday. Syracuse.com
- ➤ New Hartford is set to compete in today's sectional final as it aims for its fifth straight title after winning four consecutive championships — the top-seeded team enters with just one loss and will face No. 3 Jamesville-DeWitt in the Class A girls soccer final. Syracuse.com
- ➤ On November 1, Bishop Ludden-Grimes won the Section III Class C boys soccer title by defeating Frankfort-Schuyler 2—1 at Vernon Verona Sherrill High School. The Gaelic Knights will play the Section IV champion in the regional finals next Saturday at Chenango Valley High School. Syracuse.com
- ➤ On November 1, the Section III boys soccer finals were held at Jordan-Elbridge and Vernon Verona Sherrill where Westhill faced Skaneateles at noon and Class A, C, and D matches were played later in the day—tickets cost $12 for adults and $5 for students and all contests were streamed live on the NFHS Network. Syracuse.com
- ➤ On November 1, Jamesville-DeWitt senior Kayla McQuaid broke her own record with the highest dive score at the Section III girls diving championships held at Nottingham High School in Syracuse — her performance marked a major milestone in local high school sports. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Cincinnatus and Copenhagen meet today at 4:30 p.m. at SUNY Cortland in the Class D girls soccer final — only one team will move to the state tournament. Cincinnatus won titles in 2022 and 2023 before moving to Class C, and Copenhagen advanced last fall after a penalty win. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Today, Section III girls soccer finals are held at SUNY Cortland with three matches (Copenhagen vs. Cincinnatus at 4:30, Jamesville-DeWitt vs. New Hartford at 5:30, Marcellus vs. Phoenix at 6:30 p.m.). Tickets cost $12 for adults and $5 for students while all games stream live on the NFHS Network. Syracuse.com
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Carter Vail - The Coy Dog Tour
7-9:30 p.m. — Westcott Theater — Ticket info TBA — Experience the infectious pop-rock of Carter Vail as he brings humor and heart to life on stage.
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Monmouth Hawks vs. Syracuse Orange Basketball
9:00–10:30 PM — JMA Wireless Dome — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Monmouth Hawks as they face the Syracuse Orange in an exciting basketball matchup.
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Snaps & Taps Open Mic Night
6-8 p.m. — Community Folk Art Center — Free entry — Showcase your talent with poetry, music, and comedy in a supportive atmosphere.
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Ariel Pink Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Westcott Theater — Tickets from $116 — Experience a night of unforgettable music with Ariel Pink in Syracuse.
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New York State Craft Brewers Festival
4:00-5:30 p.m. — Landmark Theatre — VIP tickets available — Sample brews from over 45 NY breweries while enjoying BBQ pairings.
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Friends Of The Central Library Author Series: Liz Moore
7:30-9 p.m. — Crouse Hinds Concert Theater — $ — Enjoy a night of literary insights with acclaimed author Liz Moore.
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Elmo and Friends Say Hello
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Landmark Theatre — Ticket required for ages 2+ — Sing, dance, and play with Elmo and friends in a fun celebration on Sesame Street.
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Gingerbread Gallery Grand Opening
4-6 p.m. — Erie Canal Museum — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with festive gingerbread creations, cookies, cocoa, and live music.
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Live Like Liam 5K Run & Walk
8:30-10 a.m. — Jamesville-DeWitt High School — Registration required — Celebrate life and community while supporting children with special needs in honor of Liam Zoghby.
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