CNY Insights - February 28, 2026

Mother Nature is doing her classic CNY two-step this weekend. Saturday starts with some morning rain showers and breezy conditions, we're talking gusts up to 30 MPH, but the afternoon should dry out with a few peeks of sunshine. Enjoy that high near 46°F while you can, because temperatures are dropping hard by evening (low of 18°F overnight) and Sunday looks downright brutal with a high of only 21°F. If you're heading to the SU men's lax game at Penn on Sunday, pack every layer you own.

1. Clay Manhunt Ends, Body Found in Burned Home After a tense domestic disturbance situation in Clay, police found a body inside a burned-out home, though officials couldn't immediately confirm if it was the armed suspect they'd been searching for. The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office also rescued several people trapped in a nearby marsh during the chaos. It was a wild and scary situation in our backyard, and thankfully the public safety alert has since been lifted.

2. Anthony Broadwater Wins Back His Own Story If you don't know Anthony Broadwater's name, you should. The Syracuse man spent years in prison after being falsely convicted of rape, a wrong that was eventually corrected, and on Friday he won back the rights to his own story at a court auction. This is a big deal for a man who had so much taken from him, and it hopefully means his remarkable story gets told on his own terms.

3. Syracuse Diocese Finally Out of Bankruptcy After nearly five years, the Syracuse Catholic Diocese has officially emerged from bankruptcy and made its payment into a $176 million victims' fund for people abused by clergy and staff. A judge signed off on the final order this week. It's a long-overdue step toward accountability and closure for hundreds of survivors in our community.

Pancake Breakfast at Beaver Lake Nature Center — Saturday, Feb 28 | 9 AM–12 PM Kick off your Saturday with a hot stack surrounded by scenic winter trails. Perfect for families or anyone who wants a cozy morning before the cold snap hits.

Tully Winterfest at ONCO Fermentations — Saturday, Feb 28 | 1–8 PM Tully's first-ever Winterfest looks like a blast… free entry, a Comfort Crock Cookoff, snow sculpture competition, firepits, and live music from The Ripcords (4–7 PM). It's all supporting Music For The Mission, so you can feel good about showing up. Small-town winter vibes at their finest.

Fashion Show Fundraiser at The Emerson — Sunday, March 1 | 12–3 PM Local boutiques and designers hit the runway for a good cause this Sunday. A great excuse to dress up and give back before the week starts.

🏀 Syracuse Men's Basketball The Orange host Wake Forest this afternoon in a key late-season ACC matchup. Syracuse needs a strong finish to the regular season, and today is a must-watch for anyone hoping to see them make any noise in March.

🥍 Syracuse Men's Lacrosse The No. 7 Orange dropped a tough one at Princeton on Friday, their second straight loss. They head to Penn on Sunday at noon looking to bounce back. Early-season turbulence, but there's plenty of time to right the ship.

🥍 Syracuse Women's Lacrosse The women's team travels to Louisville today at noon. At 1-3 on the year, they're still building, but every road win matters this early in the season.

⚾ Yankees & Mets (Spring Training) Both New York clubs are in Florida getting their reps in. The Yankees take on the Blue Jays at 1:05 PM and the Mets face the Nationals at 1:10 PM, both Saturday. Nothing counts yet, but it sure feels good to have baseball back.

🏀 New York Knicks The Knicks absolutely walloped the Bucks on Friday night, 127–98, a statement win on the road. They're back home Sunday at 1 PM against the San Antonio Spurs. With a 38-22 record, New York is firmly in the playoff picture and looking dangerous right now.

🤼 NYS Boys Wrestling State Championships Section III's best are on the mat this weekend, with local wrestlers like Syracuse's Brown and Carthage's Munn already fighting their way into the state semifinals. Worth keeping an eye on results today!

That's your Saturday scoop, CNY. Stay warm out there, this afternoon is your window before winter reminds you it's still in charge. See you tomorrow!