☀️ Today’s Weather
Wednesday starts off cloudy with lingering rain in the morning, then we should get a mix of sun and clouds by midday and early afternoon. Temps climb into the low to mid 60s, and there is still a decent chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day, so the umbrella is probably worth keeping close.
🗞️ Top Stories
1. A Syracuse artist got a very glam hometown moment. Peter McGough, who was born and raised in Syracuse, helped hand paint Anne Hathaway’s hand painted Michael Kors gown for the 2026 Met Gala. It is one of those fun local ties that makes a huge national pop culture moment feel just a little more CNY.
2. Syracuse and St. John’s may be headed for the Garden. The Orange and Red Storm are finalizing an agreement to play at Madison Square Garden next season, even though the date is still being worked out. For Syracuse fans, that is instant road trip energy and plenty of bragging rights before the ball is even tipped.
3. Lakeview is doing what good local success stories do. Onondaga County is already talking about what could come next after Lakeview’s strong run, with leaders revisiting old conversations about a potential new venue. Nothing is official yet, but it is the kind of idea that gets Syracuse people dreaming big pretty fast.
⚡ Quick Hits
Matthew Fragola, 34, of Syracuse, is facing new felony charges after investigators say a forensic review of his devices turned up videos of sexual encounters and other potentially underage children.
A woman was shot in the leg in Solvay early Tuesday, and deputies say a man is in custody while the victim is expected to survive.
Westhill CSD’s proposed capital project could bring more air conditioning into classrooms, including major upgrades for Cherry Road Elementary and Onondaga Hill.
Several Central New York districts, including Baldwinsville, Liverpool, West Genesee, and East Syracuse Minoa, are still planning diesel bus purchases while Albany weighs a delay to the electric bus mandate.
SUNY Upstate’s Dr. Stephen Thomas says Central New Yorkers should not worry about hantavirus unless they were on the cruise ship tied to the outbreak.
📅 Events This Week
Alter Bridge: What Lies Within Us is Friday, May 15 at 7:00 PM at the Landmark Theatre, which should make for a loud, high energy Friday night.
RetroGameCon Spring Edition runs Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17, at the Oncenter Convention Center with vendors, guests, panels, free play, tabletop gaming, and tournaments.
The Syracuse Orchestra presents Dancing Queen: The Music of ABBA is Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 PM at the Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater, so yes, there will be singalong potential.
Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour hits Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial on Sunday, May 17 at 7:00 PM, and the venue says to expect a clear bag policy.
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai’s Surfing With The Hydra 2026 Tour rolls into the Landmark Theatre on Sunday, May 17 at 7:30 PM with Animals as Leaders opening.
That should set you up nicely for Wednesday in CNY.