☀️ Today’s Weather
Yesterday's gorgeous weather is officially over, folks. Tuesday brings a mix of morning hazy sun and building clouds, with a line of rain sweeping in from the west around noon and clearing out by 4 or 5 p.m. Temperatures will hit a mild 63 degrees at midday before falling through the afternoon, and south winds gusting up to 30 mph will make it feel even more unsettled, so keep that umbrella handy for the lunch hour.
🗞️ Top Stories
1. NY State Police Just Got the Coolest Patrol Cars in the Country
The New York State Police announced the addition of Ford Mustang GT patrol vehicles to its fleet, calling it a strategic investment to modernize traffic enforcement capabilities statewide. A total of 19 Mustangs have been acquired, with initial deployment beginning this week in Troop G covering the Capital Region, while the remaining vehicles are being outfitted with emergency lighting and communications equipment before going statewide. If you've ever thought about speeding on the highway, this might be the week to reconsider.
2. Albany Can't Pass a Budget, But They Can Dodge Late Fees
New York's state budget is now weeks overdue, with lawmakers passing a seventh budget extender to keep the government funded amid a 27-day gridlock. And yet, somehow, legislators found time to float a bill that would waive late fees for themselves related to the budget delay. Nothing like holding up billions of dollars in state spending and then making sure you don't personally get penalized for it.
3. Folefac Is Orange: McNamara Lands Another Siena Standout
Siena forward Francis Folefac has committed to follow head coach Gerry McNamara to Syracuse, becoming the fourth player to make that jump and joining guard Gavin Doty, big man Tasman Goodrick, and guard Ryan Moesch. The 6'7" Folefac averaged 11.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game last season and was a unanimous selection to the All-MAAC Freshman Team. The Siena-to-Syracuse pipeline is real, and the Orange faithful have to be feeling pretty good about the pieces McNamara is putting together.
⚡ Quick Hits
A popular Marshall Street store, J. Michael Shoes, that has been in the same spot since 1983 is closing its doors, another hit to the dwindling number of independently owned businesses near SU's campus.
Micron owns a vacant house in the area with an uncovered pool that neighbors and a safety expert are calling a danger, and a certified safety cover would apparently only set the chip giant back about $3,000.
A Oneida man pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography after what a judge called actions that were "truly vile," and a Cayuga County man also turned himself in on a separate child porn charge.
Overnight construction on I-481 in DeWitt is forcing southbound traffic to briefly detour off the highway starting this week, so plan accordingly if that is part of your commute.
SU's School of Visual and Performing Arts Dean was inside the Washington D.C. Hilton when shots were fired outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner over the weekend, a reminder that this event hit close to home for at least one local.
📅 Events This Week
John Legend brings his "Evening of Songs and Stories" to the Landmark Theatre tonight, Tuesday April 28 at 8:00 p.m., an intimate-style show built around his biggest hits and personal stories.
Bruce Springsteen tribute act Bruce in the USA hits the Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater Wednesday April 29 at 7:30 p.m., led by Matt Ryan in a show fans say comes pretty close to the real thing.
Ken Ludwig's comedy "Leading Ladies" runs Friday through Sunday (May 1 to 3) at the Gnac Theater in Clay, with evening shows at 7:00 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m.
Maker Faire Syracuse takes over the Center of Progress Building at the New York State Fairgrounds on Saturday May 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central New York's biggest STEAM event with hands-on fun for all ages.
The 3rd Annual Mother's Day Market is free at City Hall Commons on Sunday May 3 from noon to 4:00 p.m., with 15-plus local vendors selling handmade gifts, treats, and giveaways.
That is your Tuesday wrap-up. Stay dry out there, and we will be back tomorrow with more of what is going on in CNY.