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Sunday, December 14th, 2025
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds gathered on Saturday morning at the Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, placing 3,500 live balsam wreaths under heavy snow to honor fallen service members. Coordinator Ellen McCauley (local organizer) said nearly 600 volunteers worked to ensure each veteran's name was spoken. CNY Central
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A townhouse fire on West Brighton Ave displaced three residents Saturday afternoon at 504 West Brighton Ave, as firefighters controlled the blaze, which caused extensive damage in one unit & minor damage in an adjacent one while property management and the Red Cross provided assistance. CNY Central
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Spaghetti Warehouse, a long-loved restaurant with a trolley car dining room, will serve its final meals on Dec. 31 after more than 35 years, and its historic building near Franklin Square will be repurposed as headquarters for Click Stream Studios (retaining iconic features for digital production). Syracuse.com
- ➤ Micron Technology received nine state permits on Friday to begin clearing its Clay site for a $100 billion semiconductor plant on Route 31 — a key step ahead of further approvals needed to start work in coming weeks. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Anheuser-Busch announced it will close three US breweries in early 2026 and shift production to its largest facility in Lysander near Baldwinsville, which recently received a $9 million upgrade. The move will reassign 475 employees plus expand non-beer product lines at the upgraded plant. Syracuse.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Junior guard Larry Nesci broke the school 3-point record by making nine shots in an 81-59 win over Wilson Magnet on Saturday. He surpassed records by Nate Francis and Patrick Corbin, and the Northstars will host Liverpool Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse lost to Hofstra by a score of 70 to 69 on Saturday at the JMA Wireless Dome after a dramatic final minute saw clutch free throws, a 5 second violation, and a disputed no-call. Coach Adrian Autry said the team will learn from the game as they prepare for upcoming contests. Syracuse.com
- ➤ The new Ostrom Avenue Podcast episode from Dec. 13 discussed Syracuse men's basketball's struggles against Saint Joseph's and steps for improvement ahead of the Hofstra game + highlighted Syracuse women's basketball's promising start toward a winning season. WAER
- ➤ The Syracuse Crunch beat the Hartford Wolf Pack, 7-2 at Upstate Medical University Arena on Saturday night as six players scored, led by Jakob Pelletier with goals from a penalty shot and a power play. The team will face the Islanders on Wednesday. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse point guard Naithan George struggled in Saturday’s 70-69 loss to Hofstra as he did not score in his fewest minutes all season. Coach Autry said George is learning the new system — recently recovering from flu — and plans to be more aggressive on offense. Syracuse.com
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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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Open Mic Night with ATTAMIZK & Friends
8:30-11 p.m. — Funk 'n Waffles — Tickets starting at $7.17 — Enjoy a night of live Americana music at Syracuse's vibrant open mic event.
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Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
4:00 – 5:30 PM — The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting ice show featuring Mickey and friends on a thrilling adventure.
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New Year’s Eve Party with Sophistafunk and Special Guests
8:30 PM - 1:00 AM — Funk 'n Waffles — Tickets starting at $29.30 — Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a night of funk, hip hop, and special guests including sax legend Sam Kininger.
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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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