☀️ Today’s Weather
Well, May is off to a classic Central New York trick. Saturday is going to feel a whole lot more like early April, with partly sunny skies giving way to clouds and a good chance of some light showers rolling through from late morning into the early afternoon. Temperatures will only reach around 50 degrees, and a breezy west-northwest wind with gusts up to 25 mph will make it feel even chillier, so throw on an extra layer if you are heading out. Saturday night clears out nicely, but temps will drop all the way down to a frosty 32, so cover those plants.
Sunday looks to be the better of the two days, rain-free with a blend of sun and clouds and a high of 57, making it the perfect window to finally get that lawn mowed or catch up on yard work before the warmer stretch ahead.
🗞️ Top Stories
1. Town Supervisor Goes from Running Meetings to Facing Charges
Seneca Falls Town Supervisor Frank Schmitter, 66, was arrested Friday after police say he physically confronted a fellow town board member and damaged a wall at the Seneca Falls Municipal Building. Schmitter is charged with second-degree harassment, third-degree criminal mischief, and official misconduct, and was taken to the Seneca County Correctional Facility to await arraignment. This is not the first time Schmitter has found himself at the center of controversy at town hall, so to say things in Seneca Falls have been tense lately would be something of an understatement.
2. Local DoorDash Driver Indicted Over TikTok Video of Nude Customer
Oswego's Olivia Henderson, 23, appeared in Oswego County Court on Friday after a grand jury indicted her on charges stemming from a video she recorded and posted to TikTok showing a customer asleep on his couch without pants. Henderson had claimed the situation amounted to harassment against her, but investigators saw it differently and charged her with unlawful surveillance and dissemination of a surveillance image. She pleaded not guilty and is due back in court in June, while the case continues to attract significant public attention.
3. A Syracuse Company Is Helping the Military Hunt Drones, and Just Got a Big Upgrade
A local Syracuse defense company that helps the U.S. military detect and neutralize dangerous drones has unveiled a new $3 million high-tech testing chamber. It is a good reminder that some really cutting-edge work is happening right here in CNY, and that the region's defense sector continues to grow in a meaningful way.
📅 Events
Leading Ladies runs through Sunday, May 3, at the Gnac Theater in Clay, with evening shows at 7 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. It is a Ken Ludwig comedy, so expect plenty of laughs to take the edge off the chilly weekend.
Maker Faire Syracuse takes over the Center of Progress Building at the NYS Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., packed with hands-on STEAM activities that are genuinely fun for kids and curious adults alike.
3rd Annual Mother's Day Market is free and open at City Hall Commons on Sunday, May 3, from noon to 4 p.m., with more than 15 local vendors selling handmade goods and treats. Pretty perfect timing with Mother's Day right around the corner.
🏀 Sports
Syracuse Mets host the Lehigh Valley IronPigs for a home doubleheader weekend at NBT Bank Stadium, with first pitch both Saturday and Sunday at 1:05 p.m. The Mets are sitting at a solid 17-13, so it is a great time to catch a game if you can brave the chill.
Buffalo Bisons host the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at Sahlen Field, with Saturday's game at 3:05 p.m. and Sunday's at 1:35 p.m. Buffalo is 14-17 and looking to get on a roll against a Scranton squad that is 17-13.
Rochester Red Wings are also at home this weekend, hosting Worcester at ESL Ballpark on Saturday at 1:05 p.m. and Sunday at 1:05 p.m. Rochester is 14-17 on the year against a Worcester team that is running hot at 18-12.
New York Yankees host the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium both Saturday and Sunday at 1:35 p.m. The Bronx Bombers are off to a strong 21-11 start and will be looking to pad the lead against a Baltimore club at 15-17.
New York Knicks closed out the Atlanta Hawks last night to advance to the second round of the playoffs. Up next is the winner of the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers series, which is tied 3-3 heading into a Game 7 this weekend. Either way, MSG is going to be rocking soon.
Syracuse Orange men's lacrosse fell to North Carolina in Friday night's ACC semifinal in Charlotte, so unfortunately the Orange will not be playing in Sunday's championship game. It was a tough end to what was a strong 11-4 season for the reigning ACC champs. Eyes now turn to the NCAA tournament.
Have a great weekend, CNY. Stay warm out there and enjoy a little taste of spring whenever the sun decides to cooperate.