☀️ Today’s Weather
Don't get too comfortable, the clouds are moving back in. Thursday starts off grey and gets progressively moodier, with sprinkles arriving by mid-afternoon and steadier rain settling in overnight. Bundle up, grab an umbrella, and if you're heading to the Clean Energy Career Fair at the Marriott downtown tonight (5–7:30 p.m.), plan for a damp walk to your car. High of 43°F, low of 35°F, with a northeast wind picking up throughout the day. Nothing too dramatic, but enough to remind you it's still March.
🗞️ Top Stories
1. Poundtown Burger Bar Is Coming to a Neighborhood Near You Syracuse's favorite locally-grown burger joint is expanding, with new locations in Cicero and Auburn on track to open this spring. The owner credits CNY's appetite (literal and figurative) for the growth… and honestly, if you've had one of their burgers, you're not surprised. More smash burgers in the 315? We'll take it.
2. SU Basketball Is in a Rough Patch, But Don't Panic Yet The Orange dropped their fourth straight game Tuesday, falling to Louisville 15-15 on the season. It's a tough stretch, no question. But hold tight, recruiting news and roster moves have folks cautiously optimistic about what's coming next year. This season stings; the future looks brighter.
3. Great Northern Mall's Final Days Are Here If you grew up in CNY, you probably have a memory or two tucked inside Great Northern Mall. Demolition is just days away now, and local cameras got one last look at the empty corridors before the wrecking ball arrives. It's the end of an era for the Clay landmark, a bittersweet moment for a lot of longtime locals.
⚡ Quick Hits
Liverpool and Bishop Ludden-Grimes are both heading to the Section III Class AAA basketball championship. Local hoops fans, clear your schedule.
Seventeen cows are still on the loose in Jefferson County after a man was arrested for cattle theft. Yes, this is a real story, and yes, we need updates.
Syracuse University is teaming up with a cannabis group to offer six new courses. Higher education, meet higher education.
The NYCLU is backing former Syracuse school board member 'Twiggy' Billue as she files to halt her removal, this one's far from over.
Ice jam flooding is on the radar this week as rain and snowmelt combine. If you're near low-lying areas or local waterways, worth keeping an eye on.
📅 Events This Week
Clean Energy Career Fair — Thu, Mar 5, 5–7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown (Persian Terrace Room); free to attend, great for anyone exploring clean energy jobs.
Maddox Batson: Live! — Fri, Mar 6, 7:30 p.m. at the Landmark Theatre; catch this rising singer-songwriter while tickets are still easy to get.
Syracuse Crunch vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins — Fri, Mar 6, 7 p.m. at Upstate Medical University Arena; it's Mental Wellness Night, so bring the crew and soak in the good vibes.
Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake — Sat, Mar 7, 7 p.m. at the Landmark Theatre; full classical ballet — grab someone who appreciates drama and tutus.
F.I.R.E. Festival — Sun, Mar 8 at Middle Ages Brewery; a women-focused music showcase with live performances, vendors, and community energy.
That's your CNY for Thursday, stay dry out there.