☀️ Today’s Weather
Thursday is going to be a whole mood. Expect a cloudy day with scattered flurries through most of the afternoon before rain moves in as a cold front rolls through later, with temperatures climbing back up to around 40°F. If you're up in the hills or on the Tug Hill, keep an eye out. Higher elevations could see an inch or two of snow by early evening, with south-to-southwest winds gusting up to 25 MPH. Oh, and spring officially starts tomorrow. So if you're bitter about this forecast, you're allowed to be.
🗞️ Top Stories
1. The SU Coaching Saga Just Got More Complicated After South Florida head coach Bryan Hodgson officially withdrew from the Syracuse basketball coaching search, Siena's Gerry McNamara has become the focal point of the search moving forward, and the timing couldn't be more interesting, since the 'Cuse legend is busy leading Siena in its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2010 before any of this plays out. McNamara, who took over a program that was barely winning and got the Saints dancing in just two seasons, is the kind of hire that would energize the fan base. The big question is whether SU can put together a financial package compelling enough to pull him away, and whether GMac even wants to leave his Cinderella story mid-dance.
2. Taste of Syracuse and Syracuse Nationals Are Saved Good news for your summer calendar: Galaxy Media Partners and Rasselas Trust reached an out-of-court agreement, meaning Galaxy Media Events will continue to produce the Taste of Syracuse and Syracuse Nationals as scheduled. If you've been following this drama, Galaxy had taken out a $1.1 million loan last summer using ownership stakes in these beloved events as collateral, and nearly lost them when repayment fell through. CNY nearly had to say goodbye to two of its biggest summer traditions, but planners are already in the thick of preparations and more details will be released in the coming weeks.
3. Micron's Doing Great… Like, Really Great While the stock dipped on Wall Street despite beating expectations (investors are a fickle bunch), the news for CNY is decidedly positive: Micron's Q2 sales and profits hit new highs, the company's market cap is now hovering around half a trillion dollars, and the local chip fab project is officially underway. For a region that has been waiting years to see that investment materialize, this is the real headline. Micron is even hosting school break week events next week for students, job seekers, and volunteers, a good sign that the company is serious about planting roots here.
⚡ Quick Hits
Gas prices are ticking up across CNY — might be time to top off the tank before the weekend.
A Baldwinsville wrestler is battling cancer, and the local wrestling community has shown up in full force to support him — the kind of story that reminds you why small-town CNY is the best.
Nob Hill tenants are still pushing for more support nearly a month after the deadly fire that displaced them — the situation remains unresolved and residents say they're falling through the cracks.
A drone dropped a package of knives, a phone, and other contraband into a Central New York prison — because apparently that's a thing that happens now.
Rudy's Lakeside Drive-In has opened for its 80th season despite the chilly temps — because a true CNY institution doesn't wait for warm weather.
📅 Events This Week
ZZ Ward with McKinley James — Fri., March 20 at the Center for the Arts of Homer; blues-rock in a small venue, which means great sound and even better vibes — worth the drive.
Monster Truck Wars — Sat., March 21 (12 PM & 6 PM) and Sun., March 22 (2 PM) at Toyota Coliseum in Binghamton; drivers are meetable, things get loud, kids love it — adults love it more.
Syracuse Crunch vs. Cleveland Monsters — Sat., March 21 at 7 PM & Sun., March 22 at 4 PM at Upstate Medical University Arena; a full home weekend for the Crunch — great excuse to get out of the house.
The Syracuse Orchestra: Symphonic Dances — Sat., March 21 at 7:30 PM at Crouse Hinds Theater; iconic orchestral pieces in a gorgeous hall — yes, you can absolutely do the monster trucks in the afternoon and still make this.
Stay warm out there, and we'll see you tomorrow when spring, technically, begins.