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Syracuse
Monday, December 15th, 2025
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Syracuse officer helped a local woman struggling with groceries in Thornden Park on Saturday, Dec. 13 when he offered her a ride to Oakwood Cemetery where she was visiting loved ones. The brief ride led to a heartfelt conversation that highlighted community care and connection. Syracuse.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A hot mill at the Novelis plant in Oswego County remains idle after recent fires disrupted aluminum processing for Ford and other auto makers. Novelis plans to restart the mill by month’s end (a move meant to restore confidence amid supply chain concerns). WAER
- ➤ Gas prices have hit a four-year low, with pumps in Syracuse showing $3.06—a drop of two cents from last Monday—according to AAA WCNY. Lower crude oil prices and a cheaper winter blend gasoline are driving the decline. CNY Central
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Central New York experienced below normal temperatures and heavy lake effect snow Sunday, and additional snowfall is forecast until 7 PM today—winter weather alerts remain in effect to advise residents to prepare. CNY Central
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers on I-690 eastbound face lane reductions today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between Exit 10 and Exit 11 in Geddes and Van Buren as crews inspect overhead sign structures — further closures are planned Dec. 17 and Dec. 18 between Exit 7 and Exit 8. CNY Central
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Syracuse.com's winter girls volleyball rankings rank Sauquoit Valley No. 3 with a 5 to 0 record, while Whitesboro and Remsen join with 3 to 0 records. Whitesboro will face Rome Free Academy on Tuesday — rankings will be updated every Thursday until sectionals. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Fayetteville-Manlius and Jamesville-DeWitt face off in a girls basketball game today at J-D High School (6:45 p.m. live on syracuse.com). Key players from each team stand ready to shift the game following recent matchups. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse receiver Emanuel Ross announced on Instagram he will enter the NCAA transfer portal. The redshirt freshman, one of coach Fran Brown's first four-star recruits, played 10 passes for 110 yards this season and has three years of eligibility remaining. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse.com has released a gallery of high school winter sports photos from games held on Dec. 9, 12 and 13 across Central New York in Baldwinsville, Rome, Elbridge and East Syracuse Minoa, capturing dynamic basketball, hockey and volleyball action (free downloads available to subscribers). Syracuse.com
- ➤ Le Moyne women's basketball lost to Marquette 89-42 in a nonconference game and now sits with a 1-8 record. The Dolphins will play at Bowling Green at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Syracuse.com
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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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