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Monday, December 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, Dec. 21, over 300 children received bikes, toys, and games at Tillie's Touch tenth Holiday Wish Giveaway held at the community center, where CNY Family Bike partnered to help ease transportation challenges. CNY Central
- ➤ Sonali McIntyre, communications manager for InterFaith Works of CNY, turned 40 today and began a challenge to try 40 new activities including an 11-week civic engagement course and a photo shoot. She plans to embrace fresh challenges and lessons from past experiences. Syracuse.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A memorial ceremony was held at Syracuse University on Sunday, Dec. 21 to honor Pan Am Flight 103 victims. 35 chimes rang (marking the memories of study abroad students) as attendees remembered lives lost 37 years ago. CNY Central
- ➤ At the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, animals opened tasty treats during the annual Holidays with the Animals event on Sunday, Dec. 21. Visitors watched bears, otters and elephants enjoy wrapped gifts and donate items from the Enrichment Tree (event ran from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). CNY Central
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Onondaga County Water Authority said repairs to a 100-foot break in a 42-inch pipe near Northern Boulevard and East Taft Road in Cicero will take up to two weeks—this prompts a water conservation alert for 27,000 customers in six towns and villages where residents should limit water use. Syracuse.com
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Syracuse families can find tradition in long-standing bakeries—Columbus Bakery founded 1895, Di Lauro’s founded 1908 and Harrison Bakery founded 1949 offer classic Italian bread for holiday dinners, preserving a time-honored culinary heritage in Central New York. Syracuse.com
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Onondaga County recorded 161 home sales from Dec. 7 to 13, including a DeWitt colonial home that sold for $2.1 million—featuring intricate millwork, soaring ceilings and a wine cellar. Public records from the county clerk’s office show a wide range of sales across Central New York. Syracuse.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Akron Zips beat Le Moyne College 94-68 on Sunday in the Hawk Classic at Michael J- Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, dropping Le Moyne's record to 1-11. The team will return to Ted Grant Court on Tuesday, Dec. 30 to face SUNY Geneseo. Syracuse.com
- ➤ In Sunday's game against the Browns, Bills quarterback Josh Allen limped off after a sack prompted trainers to check his right foot. X-rays taken at halftime cleared him to return as his team maintained its lead. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse.com published a gallery of high school winter sports photos from Section III venues between Dec. 15 and Dec. 20 — featuring girls basketball, track meets and wrestling duals. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Dion Dawkins returned to practice Friday after missing two sessions because of the flu and a 14-pound weight loss; he helped keep Myles Garrett from breaking an NFL sack record during Sunday's Bills game in Cleveland, leading to a 23-20 win over the Browns. Syracuse.com
- ➤ SU men's basketball won a close game against Northeastern, 91-83, on Saturday at the JMA Dome. Coach Adrian Autry said the team must improve its defense before facing Stonehill on Monday. Syracuse.com
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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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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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