Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A fire in an upstairs apartment caused significant water damage at Recess Coffee at 429 Ulster St. on Sunday, Dec. 7, leaving uncertainty over the shop’s 7 a.m. reopening today — firefighters put out the fire in 30 minutes with no injuries. Syracuse.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today the national price for gas dropped to $2.95, less than last Monday’s $3.00, while NY prices dipped to $3.12; in Syracuse, prices fell to $3.08 according to AAA Western and Central New York early this morning—diesel prices also dropped slightly. CNY Central
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Onondaga County Clerk’s office recorded 86 home sales last week, including a five-bedroom, 4,020 sqft home on a .55 acre lot in Onondaga that sold for $950K. Public records provide the details — updates vary by county. Syracuse.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Syracuse.com showed its favorite photos from Central New York high school winter sports, featuring boys basketball on Dec. 2 at Marcellus, girls volleyball on Dec. 3 at New Hartford, and boys basketball plus football on Dec. 5 + Dec. 6 at Christian Brothers Academy; the free gallery is online for fans. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse running back Malachi James said he will enter the transfer portal by Jan. 16 and leave at semester's end due to circumstances beyond his control, even though he hoped to stay. His limited play and a back injury influenced his decision. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse’s Ostrom Avenue Podcast Episode 250 recapped a week when men’s basketball upset Tennessee and women’s team started strong while football welcomed its best-ever recruiting class. The episode was released yesterday at 9:56 a.m. EST. WAER
- ➤ Syracuse women’s basketball defeated SMU on Sunday afternoon at Moody Coliseum in Dallas with a strong first-quarter surge as Sophie Burrows led with 22 points and five 3-pointers. The team returns home to face Colgate at 7 p.m., Wednesday. Syracuse.com
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Guys and Dolls
7-10 p.m. — Redhouse Arts Center — Check website for ticket pricing — A classic musical filled with charm and wit set in New York City.
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Twelve Twenty Four: Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tribute
6-9:30 p.m. — Westcott Theater — $— Experience an electrifying holiday spectacle with the nation's original TSO tribute band featuring soaring guitars and dazzling lights.
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Christmas Candlelight Classics
7 PM — Inspiration Hall — Sold out — Experience traditional holiday favorites performed in an intimate setting with family-friendly charm.
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Open Mic Night Featuring J. Heathen
8:30-11:30 p.m. — Funk 'n Waffles — 18+ — Enjoy an evening of Americana vibes with local talents at this open mic night.
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Grateful Upstate Toodeloo
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Funk 'n Waffles — Age 18+ — Celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead with talented local jam bands.
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Guys and Dolls Musical Performance
7 p.m. — Redhouse Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the charm of New York City through the engaging romantic comedy of gambling and love.
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A Tom Petty Christmas by Hard Promises
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Middle Ages Brewing Company — $ — Celebrate the holidays with classic rock tunes performed by a talented local band.
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Syracuse Speed Dating Event for Singles Aged 36-49
2-4 p.m. — P.F. Chang's — Ticket required — Meet up to 12 potential matches in a fun and efficient speed dating format.
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World Ballet Company - The Nutcracker
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Crouse Hinds Concert Theater — Tickets from $86 — Experience the magic of holiday ballet with the World Ballet Company's enchanting performance of The Nutcracker.
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Disney On Ice - Mickey's Search Party
4:00-5:30 p.m. — Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical journey with Mickey and friends in this enchanting ice show.
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