☀️ Today’s Weather
Monday is shaping up to be one of the nicer days we've seen in a while. Expect a foggy and chilly start in the low 30s, but the sun takes over quickly and by lunchtime you're looking at the mid-60s. Temperatures climb into the low 70s through the late afternoon, so if you've been waiting to eat outside or take a walk, today is your window.
🗞️ Top Stories
1. Shots Fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner The annual gathering of journalists and political figures turned chaotic Saturday night when a gunman opened fire near the ballroom at the Washington Hilton, sending guests diving to the floor and forcing President Trump and the First Lady to be rushed out by Secret Service. The suspected shooter, identified as Cole Tomas Allen of California, had allegedly written a manifesto targeting Trump administration officials including FBI Director Kash Patel. No officials were harmed, Allen is in custody, and federal investigators are now digging into his background and motives. It was a wild, alarming night in Washington, and the story is very much still developing.
2. CNY Sends a Wave of Orange to the NFL It was a big weekend for local football pride. North Syracuse native Mike Washington Jr. was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the only Syracuse-area product actually drafted this cycle. But the undrafted free agent haul was nothing short of impressive. Seven Syracuse players signed as undrafted free agents, with punter Jack Stonehouse heading to the Houston Texans, Dan Villari signing with the Los Angeles Rams, Kevin Jobity joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, Da'metrius Weatherspoon staying in New York with the Buffalo Bills, and Dion Wilson Jr. landing with the Baltimore Ravens. David Reese and Devin Grant also signed with the Chargers. Not a bad weekend for the Orange.
3. A 99-Year Syracuse Institution Is Closing Its Doors Dunk and Bright Furniture has been a fixture of Syracuse retail since before most of us were born, and now the family-owned store's South Salina Street location is calling it quits. The family says they'll consolidate everything over to their Clay store, so the business isn't gone entirely, but the city location closing after nearly a century is a genuine moment for anyone who has furnished a CNY home over the past few decades. It's the kind of news that hits harder than you expect.
⚡ Quick Hits
The Buffalo Sabres are one win away from eliminating the Boston Bruins after erupting for four goals in the first period of a 6-1 blowout, putting Boston in a 3-1 series hole.
A Mattydale Fire Department volunteer (Donald Bender Jr., 61) has been charged with a sexual act involving a teenager, and the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone who may be a victim to come forward.
Syracuse University researchers and faculty voted to form a union, a significant development at one of the region's largest employers and institutions.
The Anheuser-Busch brewery in Baldwinsville is set for upgrades as the company boosts U.S. spending in 2026, good news for anyone who likes to keep it local with a cold one.
The Syracuse Police Department's ATV detail is back on the streets for the summer, and officers are reminding residents that unlawfully fleeing from them can land you in jail.
📅 Events This Week
John Legend brings his "Evening of Songs and Stories" to the Landmark Theatre on Tuesday, April 28 at 8:00 PM, an intimate-style concert built around his biggest hits and personal stories.
Springsteen fans, Bruce in the USA plays the Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater on Wednesday, April 29 at 7:30 PM, with Matt Ryan leading a tribute that reportedly captures the real deal pretty well.
Maker Faire Syracuse takes over the Center of Progress Building at the New York State Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 2 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Central New York's biggest STEAM event with hands-on projects for all ages.
Trendsetters: 100 Years of Bollywood hits the Palace Theater on Saturday, May 2 at 5:00 PM, a high-energy music and dance production from the India Community Religious and Cultural Center.
The 3rd Annual Mother's Day Market is free and open at City Hall Commons on Sunday, May 3 from noon to 4:00 PM, with 15 or more local vendors, handmade gifts, treats, and giveaways.
Ken Ludwig's comedy "Leading Ladies" runs Friday through Sunday (May 1 to 3) at the Gnac Theater in Clay, with evening shows at 7:00 PM and a Sunday matinee at 2:00 PM.
That's your Monday morning rundown. Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, and we'll see you tomorrow.