☀️ Today’s Weather
Tuesday is not the day to forget your umbrella. Clouds will roll in early, with the first round of showers and storms arriving around 8 or 9 AM and sticking around through midday. A second batch of storms is expected to fire up in the early afternoon before clearing out by 5 or 6 PM. It'll feel more like a summer day than mid-April: warm, sticky, and a little unsettled, with a high of 77°F and winds shifting out of the south and west at 10–20 MPH.
🗞️ Top Stories
1. A Terrifying School Threat, And the Parent Who Stopped It Three Oneida County teens have been charged after authorities say they made a credible plan to carry out a mass shooting in the cafeteria of Clinton Middle School on April 17. Two girls, ages 13 and 14, face misdemeanor charges, while a 13-year-old boy faces a felony conspiracy charge. Here's the detail that should give you chills and then a little hope: the whole thing unraveled because a parent spotted something on social media and called police in the middle of the night. Sheriff Maciol was direct at a press conference Monday. There was a plan, and they had the means to carry it out. School remained open Monday with extra police presence, and officials say there is no ongoing threat.
2. A Chaotic Night in LaFayette Leaves Two Dead A deeply disturbing story out of the town of LaFayette: in the early hours of Sunday morning, 46-year-old Irene McIntyre of East Syracuse drove erratically through a residential neighborhood, struck and killed 79-year-old Cheryl Miron of Fayetteville, rammed another vehicle driven by a man trying to stop her, and ran over a second man attempting to help, all before State Police Trooper Michael Sharson arrived on scene and ultimately shot and killed McIntyre after repeated commands to stop went ignored. Two men were treated and released. The State Attorney General's office is investigating, as is standard in officer-involved shootings. It's a lot to take in, and the Lafayette community is left with a lot of questions about what led to that night.
3. G-Mac is Building Something, Aiden Tobiason is an Orange The Gerry McNamara era at Syracuse basketball is starting to look pretty exciting. The Orange landed a commitment Monday from Temple transfer Aiden Tobiason, a 6'5" guard who averaged 15.3 points per game last season while shooting 48% from the floor. He's rated as a four-star transfer by 247Sports and brings two years of eligibility to the Hill. Tobiason is the fifth transfer portal addition for McNamara's new-look roster, and between him, former Siena guards Gavin Doty and Tasman Goodrick, and a handful of other additions, 'Cuse fans have every reason to be cautiously optimistic heading into next season.
⚡ Quick Hits
Vending machine explosion update: The man accused of placing an explosive device in a vending machine at an Oak Street office building was the ex-boyfriend of the business owner, a messy situation that just got a whole lot messier.
I-81 construction heads up: Expect detours near the Dome and Syracuse hospitals through the summer and fall as crews prep to build a new roundabout at Van Buren Street before the elevated highway comes down.
Onondaga County film hub money mystery: Millions left over from a failed county film hub project were quietly "donated" to the aquarium, and county legislators thought the money came from private donors. Oops.
Nait George staying in the ACC: Former SU point guard Naithan George has committed to Pittsburgh, so he'll remain in the conference and you might just see him back at the JMA Dome next season.
Film hub money film hub money: Onondaga County lawmakers have temporarily capped the local gas tax as a precaution in case prices spike this summer, a small but welcome move at the pump.
📅 Events This Week
TNA Wrestling — Tuesday, April 14, 7 PM at the Oncenter War Memorial; live pro wrestling downtown, bring the crew for a fun weeknight out.
Kathy Mattea — Wednesday, April 15, 8 PM at the Center for the Arts in Homer; Grammy-winning country/folk legend in an intimate setting, a perfect midweek escape.
Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen — Thursday, April 16, 8 PM at the Landmark Theatre; rock out in one of the most beautiful venues in Syracuse (we will, we will rock you).
DaBaby – Be More Grateful Tour — Friday, April 17, 6 PM at Sharkey's under the Burritt Motors Pavilion in Liverpool; a solid Friday night hip-hop show just north of the city.
Syracuse Wine Festival 2026 — Saturday, April 18 at The Oncenter; two sessions (1–4 PM and 6–9 PM, VIP entry at 5 PM for Session 2). Wine, cider, spirits, and specialty foods; grab Session 2 VIP tickets before they're gone.
Cavalcade of Cars — Saturday–Sunday, April 18–19 at the NYS Fairgrounds Expo Center; two days of hot rods, classics, and customs, a true CNY spring tradition.
Geek/Art CONfluence 2026 — Sunday, April 19, 11 AM–5 PM at SU's Schine Student Center; free comic-con style fun with cosplay, vendors, games, and creators, bring the kids!
Stay dry out there today, CNY. Keep an umbrella in the car, give yourself extra time on the roads, and we'll see you tomorrow.