☀️ Today’s Weather
Monday is giving us a little bit of everything. Expect mostly cloudy skies with some lake effect snow showers in the morning, then a new area of low pressure rolls in to bring scattered rain/snow showers through the afternoon and into the evening. It'll be cold and breezy with a high of only 42 and wind chills dipping into the 30s, so if you're heading out to the NCAA championship watch party tonight at Meier's Creek Brewing at Inner Harbor, throw on a jacket before you go.
🗞️ Top Stories
1. Boom in Geddes: Building Partially Collapses After Reported Explosion Neighbors described hearing a loud boom Sunday before a building in Geddes partially collapsed. Firefighters are investigating, with early indications pointing to water buildup as a possible cause of the roof collapse, though the incident was also initially reported as an explosion. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the investigation is ongoing and residents nearby got quite the scare.
2. G-Mac Is Building His Bench — Ben Lee Is Coming to 'Cuse Gerry McNamara wasted zero time getting to work on Easter Sunday. The newly minted Syracuse head coach is reportedly bringing 29-year-old Ben Lee, his top assistant from Siena, over to the Hill. Lee is widely considered a rising star in college hoops, and the duo already knows how to work together after helping Siena pull off one of the most jaw-dropping NCAA Tournament performances in recent memory. The Orange rebuild is officially underway.
3. SU Women's Lacrosse Still on a Tear No. 4 Syracuse women's lacrosse knocked off No. 17 Duke to extend their winning streak to eleven straight games. The Orange are rolling right now, and with a matchup against Virginia on the horizon April 11 (more on that below), there's plenty of momentum to keep an eye on. On the flip side, the No. 3 men's team dropped a tough one to No. 2 North Carolina, snapping a six-game win streak, so it's a mixed bag on the lacrosse front this weekend.
⚡ Quick Hits
Baldwinsville fire: Crews responded to an active house fire Sunday on Sunset Terrace, and a floor collapsed during the blaze at an old mansion with a long and mysterious history on the hill. Thankfully, firefighters made it out safely.
Sabres clinch! Buffalo has ended its longest playoff drought on record, officially punching their ticket to the postseason. Great news for the orange-and-blue faithful across CNY.
Mets walk-off win: The Syracuse Mets hosted an Easter egg hunt and then topped it off by beating Toledo in walk-off fashion on Sunday, not a bad holiday at NBT Bank Stadium.
Beer fans, take note: An Upstate NY beer festival has been ranked among the best in the entire country, just in case you needed another reason to love living here.
Transfer portal news: Syracuse guard Naithan George is reportedly planning to enter the transfer portal, adding another roster puzzle for McNamara to solve as he builds his squad for next season.
📅 Events This Week
Championship Watch Party — Tonight (Monday, April 6) at 8:30 PM at Meier's Creek Brewing, Inner Harbor; free admission, big screens, and the NCAA title game between UConn and Michigan. Worth the cold commute.
Dog Man The Musical — Tuesday, April 7 at 6:30 PM at the Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater; a perfect family night out for fans of Dav Pilkey's beloved book series.
CNY Ballet: Depth & Desire — April 11–12 and April 18–19 at the Everson Museum's Hosmer Auditorium; features original choreography plus a fresh take on Bizet's Carmen. Saturday matinees at 2 PM, evenings at 7 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM.
The American Game: A Conversation with S.L. Price — Saturday, April 11 at 12:30 PM at the Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center in Liverpool; a book talk on lacrosse's history and cultural roots, right before the Syracuse-Virginia game.
AmeriCU Spring Game — Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 PM at the JMA Wireless Dome; Syracuse football's free spring game. Grab your tickets in advance online, they won't be at the door.
Stay warm out there, CNY. Warmer days are reportedly on the way, and we'll believe it when we see it. See you tomorrow!