☀️ Today’s Weather
Saturday is shaping up to be a gorgeous late-spring day to get outside. Expect sunny skies and a beautiful blue sky in the morning, though some high clouds will thicken up as the afternoon rolls along. Temperatures will climb to the mid-to-upper 70s, and if you are near the lakes or rivers, plan for something cooler in the 50s and 60s. A few sprinkles and some light rain could sneak in between 5 and 8 PM Saturday evening, but overnight will be very comfortable with a low of 59.
Sunday brings more warmth and a bit more humidity, with a mostly cloudy morning as a warm front pushes through, before clearing out nicely for a sunny and dry afternoon high of 76.
🗞️ Top Stories
1. Liverpool Police Arrest Video Goes Viral, Use of Force Under Review
A video circulating on social media shows Liverpool police officers tackling a man during an arrest, and now the department's use of force is officially under investigation. Village officials have responded publicly to the footage, but the review is ongoing. This one is worth watching closely as more details come out.
2. CNY Man Arrested After Blasting "Threatening Remarks" Through Truck PA System
A man identified as Novak was arrested after driving around with a PA system mounted on his truck and broadcasting what police described as threatening remarks. Officers also turned up weapons charges in the process. It sounds like something out of a movie, but it happened right here, and it is a good reminder that some hills are not worth dying on.
3. A CNY Landmark Restaurant is Reborn as a Wedding Venue
A well-known restaurant near the Inner Harbor has been reimagined as an event and wedding space, giving one of Central New York's most recognizable dining spots a second life. If you have been looking for a venue with some history baked in, this one is worth a look.
📅 Events
RetroGameCon Spring Edition runs Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, at the Oncenter Convention Center; free play, vendors, panels, and tournaments await anyone who still holds a grudge against modern save files.
The Syracuse Orchestra: Dancing Queen, The Music of ABBA takes the Crouse Hinds Theater stage Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 PM; consider yourself warned that you will leave humming Waterloo.
Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour plays the Upstate Medical University Arena at the War Memorial Sunday, May 17 at 7:00 PM; clear bags are required and a good time is basically guaranteed.
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai: Surfing With The Hydra 2026 Tour hits the Landmark Theatre Sunday, May 17 at 7:30 PM with Animals as Leaders opening; if shredding guitar is your thing, do not miss this one.
🏀 Sports
Syracuse Orange Men's Lacrosse faces North Carolina in the NCAA quarterfinals Saturday, May 16 at 2:30 PM at Hofstra in Hempstead, N.Y. The Orange come in at 12-5, UNC at 13-4, and a Final Four berth is on the line. This is an elimination game, so it is as big as it gets before the postseason. Go Orange.
New York Yankees vs. New York Mets (Subway Series) continues this weekend at Citi Field, with games Saturday at 7:15 PM and Sunday at 1:40 PM. The Yankees (28-17) rolled in the opener Friday night, with Schlittler, Rice, and Chisholm leading New York past the Mets 5-2. Queens fans will be hoping for a bounce-back this weekend.
Syracuse Mets host Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at PNC Field with games Saturday at 6:05 PM and Sunday at 1:35 PM in what is shaping up to be a tight Interstate-81 series. Syracuse sits at 22-20 and the RailRiders are right behind at 22-19, so every game matters. The Mets won the opener Friday, so momentum is on their side heading into the weekend.
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, CNY. It is a good weekend to be outside.