☀️ Today’s Weather
Monday is giving us a classic late-winter combo of lake-effect clouds in the morning before breaking into a gorgeous, bright blue sky by mid-morning. Highs will only hit 27°F, but the good news is winds are barely a whisper (0–8 MPH), so no brutal wind chills to deal with. Heads up: this is the cold's last real stand… by the weekend, we're looking at 60s.
🗞️ Top Stories
1. Nob Hill Apartments Fire: 1 Dead, Accountability Demanded A fire at the Nob Hill Apartments has left one person dead and two hospitalized, and city officials are not letting it slide quietly. Mayor Owens, along with Fire, Police, and Code Enforcement, came out swinging, publicly demanding accountability from the building's management. This one hits close to home for a lot of Syracusans who've watched affordable housing conditions deteriorate across the city.
2. SU Women's Basketball Sends Seniors Out in Style, Earns ACC Tourney Seeding The Syracuse women's basketball team dominated Boston College 90-65 on Senior Day, and coach Felisha Legette-Jack, who recently revealed she nearly walked away after last season, had to be feeling all the feels on the sideline. The win locked in their ACC Tournament seeding, so stay tuned for what's next for the Orange women.
3. Section III Wrestling and Gymnastics Crown State Champions CNY high school athletes had a massive weekend in Albany. Four Section III wrestlers brought home state titles, including one who pinned all four of his opponents (yes, every single one). Meanwhile, the reigning All-CNY gymnast of the year capped her high school career with two more state titles. Local sports are thriving, folks.
⚡ Quick Hits
A notorious Syracuse landlord facing a city eviction lawsuit got a temporary reprieve, thanks to a bankruptcy filing that paused the case.
NY State Police are ramping up security statewide following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei.
Syracuse University is bracing for a rough road ahead including budget belt-tightening, federal pressure from the Trump administration, and a fight to hold onto students are all converging at once.
More than two years after its ribbon-cutting, Onondaga County's $23.8 million sludge dryer is finally set to open this March. Better late than never, we guess.
Upstate hospital workers are publicly thanking supporters who helped them out of ICE detention, urging advocates to keep up the fight.
📅 Events This Week
Foxy Shazam rocks The Song & Dance on Wednesday, March 4 at 7:30 PM — a great mid-week live music fix downtown.
Clean Energy Career Fair at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown (Persian Terrace Room) on Thursday, March 5, 5–7:30 PM — free to attend and worth a look if you're job hunting in a growing field.
Maddox Batson: Live! hits the Landmark Theatre on Friday, March 6 at 7:30 PM — catch this rising singer-songwriter before he blows up.
Syracuse Crunch vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Friday, March 6 at 7:00 PM at Upstate Medical University Arena — it's Mental Wellness Night, so a great excuse to get out with friends.
Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake at the Landmark Theatre on Saturday, March 7 at 7:00 PM — a stunning full-length production you don't want to miss.
F.I.R.E. Festival (Female, Inspire, Rock, Empower) at Middle Ages Brewery on Sunday, March 8 — a women-focused showcase with live music, vendors, and good vibes to close out the week.
That's your Monday, CNY. Stay warm out there, the 60s are coming, we promise. See you tomorrow!