☀️ Today’s Weather
Thursday is one of those classic Syracuse tease-and-change-up days: a warm front brings a few early sprinkles, the clouds thin out for a bit, and then a cold front rolls in later with rain and maybe a rumble of thunder. It should feel pretty mild for a few hours, with temperatures climbing into the low 60s before sliding back down by evening, so grab the light jacket and keep the umbrella handy.
🗞️ Top Stories
1. Siena’s Doty in the Transfer Portal and SU Looks Like the Early Favorite
Local hoops fans have a new favorite name on their radar: Fulton native Gavin Doty is officially in the transfer portal after a standout season at Siena, including a huge performance against Duke that turned some heads. Syracuse is being pegged as a front-runner to land the All-MAAC first-team guard, and if that happens, it’d be a hometown splash straight into the Orange lineup next season.
2. Nob Hill Keeps Turning into a Courtroom Soap Opera
The civil fight over Nob Hill Apartments is still grinding on, with tenants, management, and city officials arguing over the scope of the code violations and who should own the mess. With hundreds of violations tied to the complex and a tragedy already hanging over the case, this one has become about much more than repairs.
3. More Syracuse University Changes and Campus is Feeling the Squeeze
Syracuse University is cutting nine majors as part of ongoing cost-cutting, and most of the programs had tiny enrollments, which makes it a big policy story even if it does not sound flashy at first glance. It is another sign the university is tightening its belt while trying to balance academics, budgets, and a lot of eyes from the community.
⚡ Quick Hits
A 16-year-old was arrested after striking a trooper’s vehicle during a high-speed multi-county chase up I‑81, ending in Auburn.
Mid-State prison trial: an inmate’s roommate testified about witnessing a fellow prisoner being fatally beaten by guards.
Spring blooms at risk: Central New York’s early warmth is pushing fruit buds and flowers to emerge before another freeze hits.
House fire in Syracuse: firefighters battled heavy smoke and damage at a vacant South Side home Thursday morning.
Bridgeport explosion update: a man injured in the blast has been identified as Mark Smith, age 41 of Bridgeport, and remains in critical condition at a local hospital.
📅 Events This Week
Joe Turner’s Come and Gone — Thu–Sun at Syracuse Stage; multiple showtimes.
Crunch hockey vs. Hershey Bears — Friday, 3/27 at 7 p.m.; Stroke Awareness Night.
Home & Garden Show — Fri–Sun at NYS Fairgrounds Expo Center; perfect timing to plan spring projects.
Candlelight Pops — Sat, 3/28 at 5:30 p.m. at Inspiration Hall; Syracuse Orchestra plays pop & rock hits by candlelight.
Maple Syrup Celebration — Sat & Sun at Critz Farms; wagon rides, sugarhouse tours, and an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet.
Breakfast with the Bunny at the Zoo — Sun, 3/29 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; includes zoo admission and photos with the Easter Bunny.
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie — Sun, 3/29 at 8 p.m. at the Oncenter War Memorial.
That’s your Friday snapshot… some more hoops news, a little courtroom tension, and a weekend that might just feel like spring.