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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Syracuse. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This week, Syracuse hosts holiday events including art walks, performances and special appearances (Mickey and Minnie Mouse appear today). Festivities range from free interactive art tours to ticketed shows such as Disney on Ice, the Nutcracker and a Blues concert. Syracuse.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA) has mandated water conservation for municipalities including Manlius, Pompey, DeWitt, Sullivan, Lenox and Lincoln after a water main broke on Dec. 20; crews are repairing the line and work may continue into January. CNY Central
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The 2025-26 holiday deer hunt begins Friday, Dec. 26 for bow and muzzleloader hunters across New York’s Southern Zone and runs until Jan. 1, with families expected to follow safety rules set by the DEC. Syracuse.com
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Onondaga County records show 29 non-residential property sales from Dec. 7 to 13 with prices from $4,000 to $1.8M. The list includes a commercial building at 7545 Kirkville Road in Manlius for $130K and a rental store at 3131 Erie Blvd. E in DeWitt for $1.8M. Syracuse.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Monday, Dec. 22's Section III sports schedule featured tournament and regular season contests at venues such as Jefferson Community College and Cicero-North Syracuse High School — including a Sackets Harbor girls basketball matchup against Beaver River — and events in basketball, ice hockey, volleyball and wrestling throughout the day. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Three-star recruit Zaid Lott from Providence Day will join Syracuse’s 25 freshmen on campus Jan. 10 as coach Fran Brown expects him to grow into a future starter behind injured Steve Angeli. Lott impressed coaches by studying film and practicing hard (his early commitment shows determination). Syracuse.com
- ➤ Syracuse running back Jaden Hart said on Instagram Monday that he will enter the NCAA transfer portal after losing his third-string spot to freshman Tylik Hill. He is the 17th team player to explore his transfer options this offseason. Syracuse.com
- ➤ Former Syracuse basketball player Herman Harried, who has coached Baltimore’s Lake Clifton High School for 30 years to six state championships, has been nominated for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame's 2026 induction class—his record stands at 537-155. 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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SAFe® 5.1 Lean Portfolio Management Training
Jan 22-23 — North Syracuse, NY — Early Bird Price: $1299 — Gain essential tools for implementing Lean Portfolio Management in this hands-on workshop.
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