☀️ Today’s Weather
Wednesday is going to be one of those days where you should probably bring an umbrella just in case. The morning looks mostly cloudy with maybe a stray sprinkle here and there, but also some sunshine trying to peek through mid-morning. As the afternoon rolls on though, expect the rain to pick up with a chance of downpours and even some thunder, so plan outdoor errands for earlier in the day. High of 64, which is about as seasonable as it gets for late April in CNY.
🗞️ Top Stories
1. A Syracuse man showed no remorse and a lot of smirking
David Huff admitted in Onondaga County Court to killing his 11-year-old son and his girlfriend with a shotgun, and court video captured him smiling and laughing throughout the proceeding. He was sentenced to 40 years in prison, which in this case felt about right to everyone in the room except, apparently, Huff himself.
2. A Hamilton man who played the role of trusted neighbor and financial advisor for decades has finally answered for it
Miles "Burt" Marshall, 74, pleaded guilty Tuesday to running a Ponzi scheme for over 30 years that stole more than $50 million from nearly 1,000 investors across Madison County and nearby areas. He promised an "Eight Percent Fund" with guaranteed returns, then used the money to pay earlier investors and fund his own shopping, travel, and yoga studios while his clients lost their life savings. He faces four to 12 years in prison and owes victims roughly $90 million, though virtually all his assets were already liquidated in bankruptcy, meaning most victims will see pennies on the dollar.
3. Salt City Market, downtown Syracuse's beloved food hall, has officially banned unaccompanied minors on weekdays during and after school hours
After months of trying to manage an uptick in theft, drug use, fighting, gambling, and other behavior among students, the market said it attempted a limited-entry approach for two months before concluding a full ban was the only workable solution. They were clear that they love their teenage customers but simply ran out of options to keep everyone safe.
⚡ Quick Hits
State Police removed more than 140 animals from a Pulaski property in one of Oswego County's largest animal cruelty cases in recent memory, and a man has since been arrested in connection with the investigation.
Two Syracuse teenagers have been charged with murder in the death of a 68-year-old man, with police saying the victim was not even the intended target.
New York's state budget is officially late again, with fights over climate policy, ICE cooperation, and housing bringing both parties to a standstill in Albany.
SUNY Oswego's satellite location in Syracuse is getting a new name (SUNY Oswego at Syracuse… I know, not very exciting) and an expansion, as the university looks to grow its presence in the city.
The NYS Fair's Empire Room has a new vendor for 2026, with a local Syracuse operator bringing craft beer and a refreshed atmosphere to the space.
📅 Events This Week
Bruce in the USA, a Springsteen tribute act led by Matt Ryan that fans say comes surprisingly close to the real thing, plays the Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater tonight, Wednesday April 29, at 7:30 p.m.
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 NYS Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with hands-on STEAM activities for all ages.
The 3rd Annual Mother's Day Market is free and open at City Hall Commons on Sunday, May 3, from noon to 4:00 p.m., with 15-plus local vendors selling handmade gifts and treats just in time for Mother's Day.
That's your CNY wrap for Wednesday. Stay dry out there this afternoon, and we'll see you back here tomorrow.