🌱 How Onondaga County is backing Syracuse’s late-night deer cull

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In today's newsletter:

• How Onondaga County is backing Syracuse’s late-night deer cull
• Will Onondaga’s town board greenlight this massive Micron-linked housing plan?
• Why Onondaga’s health chief says now is your moment for a flu shot

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Snow squalls, 1-3"; colder, with a high of 24 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, snow showers, temps: high: 29, low: 20.
• Saturday: Snow and flurries at times, with a high of 33 and low of 13 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Syracuse to begin killing deer in targeted neighborhoods next week (syracuse.com) — Syracuse will begin its next deer cull on December 15, a program heavily funded by Onondaga County to cut crashes, protect green space, and reduce tick-borne disease. USDA sharpshooters will work only at night on approved, closed sites, and all venison will be donated to the Food Bank of Central New York. Residents can report suspicious activity, volunteer as deer diarists, or offer eligible properties for management.
   

2. Residents turn out in opposition to huge housing project proposed due to Micron (syracuse.com) — A 436-unit housing development tied to anticipated Micron-driven growth is being proposed off Ball Road in the town of Onondaga, and more than 75 residents packed Town Hall to push back. Neighbors raised concerns about blasting rock, runoff, traffic, prices, and quality of life as the town board weighs a rezoning request that would determine whether the project can proceed.
   

3. Onondaga County's top health official is concerned about the low rate of flu vaccinations (wrvo.org) — Onondaga County’s health commissioner is warning that flu vaccination rates have dropped to just 27% locally, even as cases climb across Central New York. She’s especially worried about older adults, who face higher risks of hospitalization and death. Residents over six months old are urged to get vaccinated now, before holiday gatherings, for the best protection.
   

4. Long-time GOP county legislator seeks state assembly seat (waer.org) — A long-serving Onondaga County legislator, Dave Knapp, is running for the 126th Assembly District seat, emphasizing his deep local farming roots and work on the county agriculture council. He’s campaigning on agricultural self-sufficiency, affordability, and concerns about state mandates for all-electric homes before infrastructure is upgraded. No other candidates have formally entered the race yet.
   

5. Hobart to host scrimmage and free basketball clinic for kids (fingerlakes1.com) — Young hoop fans connected to Onondaga can see Onondaga Community College scrimmage Hobart College on January 3, then join a free skills clinic. Kids in grades 3–8 can get on the court, learn from college players and coaches, and enjoy a no-cost, family-friendly basketball afternoon.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Adult English Language Conversation Group | Salina Free Library
  Salina Free Library , 100 Belmont St , Mattydale
  10:30 am
• Boys 7th/8th Basketball @ Citizenship Academy
  Citizenship Academy
  4:30 pm
• Boys Varsity Swimming/Diving v. Pulaski
  WG-HS Pool
  5:00 pm
• BRE ELF Workshop
  KWS Bear Road Elementary School , 5590 Bear Road , North Syracuse
  5:30 pm
• Boys Varsity Basketball @ Corcoran
  PSLA @ Fowler HS
  5:45 pm
• Coffee Connection: Christmas Gifts to Practice and Build Fine Motor Skills
  North Syracuse Early Education Program , 205 South Main Street , North Syracuse
  6:00 pm
• CNS Winter Concert
  Cicero-North Syracuse High School , 6002 Route 31 , Cicero
  7:00 pm
• WGHS Symphony/Orchestra Concert
  West Genesee High School Auditorium
  7:30 pm

Friday December 12

• SR Spirit Day-Grade 3
  Split Rock Elementary School
• ST 1st Grade Spirit Day
  Stonehedge Elementary School
• OCMEA Junior High Auditions/Senior High Jazz Auditions
  Roxboro Road Middle School Syracuse, NY 13211
  4:00 pm
• Girls Varsity Winter Track v. TBD
  SRC Arena
  4:30 pm

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