☀️ Today’s Weather
It's going to feel rough out there. Temps will drop into the 20s overnight with a slushy coating of snow (up to a half inch) making for some slippery spots early, though some areas may see little to nothing stick. The good news? The clouds clear out by late morning and the sun shows up for the afternoon, with a high of 36, though wind chills in the low-to-mid 20s will make it feel more like mid-winter than late March. Speaking of braving the cold, the Syracuse Mets kick off their 2026 season today on the road in Worcester, so root 'em on from the warmth of your couch.
🗞️ Top Stories
1. McMahon's Big Swing: Move the Jail, Build a Solar Farm, Fix Housing County Executive Ryan McMahon is floating an ambitious plan to relocate the jail out of Syracuse, repurpose that land for a solar farm, and use the proceeds to subsidize housing. It's the kind of sweeping idea that either becomes a legacy project or gets quietly shelved, but either way, it's a bold opening move and worth watching closely as the details unfold.
2. 50 New Tires. Six Windows. One Very Angry Ex-Employee. A Liverpool man fired from Davidson Ford in Clay apparently did not take the news well. Deputies say he showed up with a shotgun, blew out six large windows, and then slashed 50 new tires before being caught. The damage is significant, the story is wild, and it's a solid reminder that the car dealership experience can apparently be bad for everyone involved.
3. Two of Downtown Syracuse's Towers Are Headed for a Sale Syracuse's prominent twin office towers on South Salina Street are inching toward a sale after defaulting on a $28 million loan, a foreclosure that's been hanging over them since 2023. For a downtown that's been working hard to reinvent itself, who ends up buying these buildings and what they do with them could be a pretty big deal for the city's future. Stay tuned on this one.
⚡ Quick Hits
The I-81 project is creeping closer to Clinton Square, which could mean some beloved downtown events get shuffled around in the coming months.
Two Central NY restaurants failed their latest health inspections, one with five dead mice and mouse droppings found on-site, while 70 others passed.
An Auburn man, Daniel Nachtsheim, was found guilty of murder following trial this week.
Syracuse's iconic downtown twin office towers are inching closer to a sale following a $28 million loan default, a big deal for the city's skyline and its future.
A Rochester police officer shot in the line of duty is out of the hospital and recovering, great news to end the week on.
📅 Events This Week
Joe Turner's Come and Gone — Through Sun 3/29 at Syracuse Stage; August Wilson's powerful drama runs tonight through Sunday (7:30 PM weeknights, Sat 2 & 7:30 PM, Sun 2 PM).
Caz Pride Silent Disco: Blacklight Edition — Fri 3/27, 6–9 PM at Meier's Creek Brewing in Cazenovia; 21+, three DJ channels, glow visuals — a genuinely fun Friday night option.
Crunch Hockey — Fri 3/27 vs. Hershey Bears (Stroke Awareness Night) and Sat 3/28 vs. Rochester Americans (Canal Mules Night — only in Syracuse); both at Upstate Medical University Arena at 7 PM.
Home & Garden Show — Fri–Sun 3/27–3/29 at the Empire Expo Center at the NYS Fairgrounds; 10 AM–7 PM Fri/Sat, 10 AM–5 PM Sun — perfect timing if cabin fever has you dreaming about your backyard.
Candlelight Pops — Sat 3/28, 7 PM at Inspiration Hall; the Syracuse Orchestra plays pop and rock hits by candlelight — one of the better date nights this town has to offer.
Maple Syrup Celebration — Sat 3/28 & Sun 3/29, 9 AM–6 PM at Critz Farms in Cazenovia; wagon rides, sugarhouse tours, and an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet — this one sells out, so grab tickets now.
Breakfast with the Bunny at the Zoo — Sun 3/29, 9:30 AM & 11:30 AM at Rosamond Gifford Zoo; family breakfast with Easter Bunny photo ops and zoo admission included.
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie — Sun 3/29, 8 PM at the Oncenter War Memorial; the Bronx rapper brings his melodic drill sound to downtown Syracuse.
That's your CNY Insights for Friday. Stay warm, cheer on the Syracuse Mets, and go easy on the morning commute. See you tomorrow for the Weekend Edition.