☀️ Today’s Weather
We're looking at a high of just 22°F with early morning light snow tapering off to scattered flurries by midday, and if we're lucky, a little peek of sunshine late afternoon. But don't get too cozy, temps will be falling back into the upper teens by dinnertime, with a low of 7°F overnight. If you're heading out to catch the Knicks game or any Sunday errands, dress in layers and watch for slick spots, especially south and southeast of Lake Ontario where some lake effect flurries could leave minor accumulation.
🗞️ Top Stories
1. Deadly Fire Tears Through Nob Hill Apartments A devastating early-morning fire broke out around 4 a.m. Saturday at the Nob Hill Apartment complex, leaving two people dead and two others hospitalized. Firefighters faced what the fire chief described as "blowtorch conditions", (extreme heat, zero visibility, and smoke-filled hallways) before bringing the blaze under control. The building has been declared unfit for occupancy, and the Red Cross has opened a shelter at OCC for displaced residents. An investigation into the cause is ongoing.
2. U.S. and Israel Strike Iran — Khamenei Reported Dead In what may be the biggest global news story in years, the U.S. and Israel launched joint military strikes on Iran, and Iranian state TV is reporting that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed. The fallout is already being felt locally, NY State Police are ramping up patrols at religious, diplomatic, and cultural sites statewide, though no specific threats to New York have been identified. This one is worth keeping an eye on as the situation continues to develop.
3. CNY Boxer Bryce Mills Delivers at Turning Stone Here's a feel-good one: Liverpool native Bryce Mills put on a show at Turning Stone Resort this weekend, delivering a fourth-round knockout in front of a home crowd. Mills is making a real name for himself in the boxing world, and CNY was right there to cheer him on. Keep an eye on this guy, he's just getting started.
📅 Events
👗 Fashion Show Fundraiser | The Emerson Sunday, March 1 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Looking for a reason to get out of the house despite the cold? The Emerson is hosting a Fashion Show Fundraiser this afternoon featuring local boutiques, designers, and community supporters hitting the runway for a great cause. Stylish and charitable… that's a win-win. Grab your coat (you'll need it) and come show some love.
🏀 Sports
🏀 New York Knicks After dominating Milwaukee 127-98 on Friday, the Knicks are back home today at Madison Square Garden taking on the San Antonio Spurs at 1:00 PM ET. With a record around 38-22, New York is firmly in the playoff picture and looking to keep the momentum going.
🥍 Syracuse Men's Lacrosse The Orange head to Philadelphia today to take on Penn at noon in an ACC/Ivy Challenge matchup. After a tough loss at Princeton on Friday, Syracuse will be hungry to bounce back and get back on track early in the season.
Stay warm out there, CNY. Spring is coming, we promise. See you tomorrow! ☀️