Good evening, Central New York. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

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Tonight through Christmas Day features a few passing flurries or snow showers and highs in the 30s, a brisk feel.

Another storm will move in Friday with more widespread snow, especially in the afternoon and near I-90 on south.

A light to moderate widespread snow is expected through Saturday morning. Another storm hits Sunday with a wintry mix to rain possible.

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Onondaga Co. officials say amid water main repairs, residential water conservation working

A day after asking Onondaga County residents affected by a complex water main break to conserve water to reduce overall usage, county officials said a stated goal was met. County Exececutive Ryan McMahon and Onondaga County Water Authority Executive Director Jeff Brown said at a press conference Wednesday that crews are still at work redistributing power and water through the county’s systems. 

2. Watertown under boil water advisory; fresh water is being given out at airport for those in need

Water issues persist in the city of Watertown where residents are under a boil water advisory. The areas affected include the city, the town of Watertown and the town of Pamelia.

3. ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ museum in Seneca Falls looks to expand

At the edge of downtown Seneca Falls sits what used to be the first movie theater in town. One group hopes to revitalize it with the help of some Hollywood movie magic. 

4. New York advocates respond to Trump administration’s new proposals on gender-related care for minors

New York advocates are responding to the news of sweeping restrictions on gender-related care for transgender minors. Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it wanted to take a hardline stance on what is and isn’t acceptable treatment. The Trump administration is threatening to cut off federal funding from hospitals that provide gender-related care to minors.

5. Advocates want bill aimed to protect children during custody battles included in N.Y. state budget

Advocates are pushing for Kyra’s Law to be included in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive budget proposal. The legislation is named for 2-year-old Kyra Franchetti, whose father shot her in the back while she slept during a court-ordered unsupervised visit in 2016. If passed, the law would require the court to prioritize a child’s life and safety during custody proceedings or when making decisions about visitation. 

6. U.S. unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite some signs that the labor market is weakening. U.S. applications for jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 20 fell by 10,000 to 214,000 from the previous week’s 224,000, the Labor Department reported Wednesday. That’s below the 232,000 new applications forecast of analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet