☀️ Today’s Weather
It's a blue-sky kind of Monday to start the week, with some puffy clouds rolling in through the late morning and afternoon. There is a slight chance of a few sprinkles, especially if you're south or southeast of the city, so maybe keep that umbrella within arm's reach between late morning and mid-afternoon. Temperatures will stay on the cooler side, topping out around 59 degrees with a breezy northwest wind picking up in the afternoon and gusting to 25 mph, but all in all it's still a pretty nice May day.
🗞️ Top Stories
1. Man Who Shot Three Syracuse Officers Formally Charged With Attempted Murder 55-year-old Rodney Vanderpool appeared in court Sunday after being accused of shooting three Syracuse Police officers, triggering a nine-hour standoff at Pioneer Homes near downtown. All three officers have since been released from the hospital, which is the good news here. Vanderpool's lawyer says he suffers from multiple mental health issues, and he is being held without bail.
2. Over 6,600 Orange Grads Cross the Stage on Mother's Day Syracuse University held its 2026 commencement Sunday, and NBC Sports anchor Mike Tirico delivered the keynote, urging graduates to hold onto their curiosity and childlike wonder as they head out into the world. It was a bittersweet ceremony too, as outgoing Chancellor Kent Syverud was absent due to illness, and the crowd made sure to acknowledge him. SUNY ESF also sent off more than 400 of its own graduates the same weekend.
3. Syracuse Men's Lacrosse Survives a Nail-Biter Against Yale The Orange men's lacrosse team edged Yale 16-15 in the NCAA first round Sunday, punching their ticket to the quarterfinals in what sounds like it was a stressful 60-plus minutes. The women's side, unfortunately, had a tougher outcome, falling to Navy 11-10 in overtime in the second round. One step forward, one heartbreaker, that's tournament lacrosse.
⚡ Quick Hits
Andrew Jones, 37, of Auburn was arrested after a police chase through Oswego and is now facing DWI, reckless endangerment, and more than 27 traffic violations, which is honestly an impressive number of violations to rack up in a single chase.
An overnight fire on a home in Oswego displaced three residents, though no injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.
I-481 southbound in DeWitt is set for an overnight closure, so plan your route accordingly if you're driving that stretch tonight.
The Montreal Canadiens roughed up the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 to take a 2-1 series lead, which means things are looking a little bleak up in Bills country right now.
More chocolate bars have been added to a nationwide recall over possible contamination, so it's worth double-checking any candy wrappers in your pantry before you dig in.
📅 Events This Week
Friends of the Central Library Author Series: TJ Klune (Tuesday, May 12, 7:30 PM) — The bestselling author of "The House in the Cerulean Sea" takes the stage at the Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater; a great night out for book lovers.
Alter Bridge: What Lies Within Us (Friday, May 15, 7:00 PM) — Hard rock fans, this one's at the Landmark Theatre and should be a loud, good time.
RetroGameCon Spring Edition (Saturday-Sunday, May 16-17, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM) — Upstate New York's biggest pop-culture event is back at the Oncenter Convention Center with vendors, gaming, cosplay, tournaments, and more.
The Syracuse Orchestra Presents Dancing Queen: The Music of ABBA (Saturday, May 16, 7:30 PM) — The Syracuse Orchestra tackles ABBA classics at the Crouse Hinds Theater with live vocalists; you will almost certainly leave humming.
SUNY Oswego May Commencement (Saturday, May 16, 9:00 AM) — Marano Campus Center hosts the spring graduation ceremony, so expect a festive morning on campus.
Superhero Celebration in Oswego (Saturday, May 16, 2:00-5:00 PM) — A fun community event at Evergreen Hill Golf Course featuring games, treats, a cape ceremony, and superhero activities; registration is required.
Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour (Sunday, May 17, 7:00 PM) — One of comedy's hottest tickets stops at Upstate Medical Arena; clean, crowd-pleasing, and genuinely funny.
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai: Surfing With The Hydra 2026 Tour (Sunday, May 17, 7:30 PM) — Two guitar legends share the Landmark Theatre stage, with Animals as Leaders opening; a dream night for anyone who has ever air-guitared in their kitchen.
"Painting Oswego" Exhibit Presentation (Sunday, May 17, 1:30 PM) — The Oswego County Historical Society opens a new exhibit of 19th and 20th century local artwork at the Richardson-Bates House Museum; a lovely Sunday afternoon outing.
That's your CNY Insights for Tuesday. Stay warm out there, keep an eye on those sprinkle clouds, and we'll see you tomorrow.