Good evening, Central New York. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

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Overnight will be mainly clear, quiet and cold with lows in the teens and low 20s.

Quiet and milder weather returns to the forecast on Wednesday with mostly sunny skies. Highs will be in the 40s and 50s.

Thursday will be in the windy and even milder with late day showers. Highs will be in the 50s and 60s.

Unsettled weather will continue as we close out the week on Friday. The weather will turn quiet again for the weekend.

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Onondaga County Legislature passes sales tax cap on gas at $4 through September

The Onondaga County Legislature on Tuesday passed legislation placing a county sales tax cap on gas at $4. The resolution limits sales tax collections fo the first $4 of the per-gallon price of gasoline and diesel fuel amid a spike in prices due to the war in Iran.

2. New York lawmakers pass state budget extender through April 14

The New York state Legislature on Tuesday passed a second state budget extension — now a week past the budget’s deadline — and was promptly signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The extender runs through April 14 and ensures the state can cover essential expenses and make payroll deadlines. The budget was due April 1.

3. Tonko calls for impeachment after Trump’s statement on Iran

Saying that President Donald Trump “is publicly threatening to commit genocide,” Rep. Paul Tonko called Tuesday for the House of Representatives to reconvene and open impeachment proceedings against the president.

4. Man sentenced for setting fire that killed Binghamton firefighter

Patrick Shea, who was convicted of first-degree manslaughter and fourth-degree arson in the death of John “JR” Gaudet, received up to seven years in prison and five years of post-release supervision for his role in the Feb. 12, 2025, fire on Main Street in Binghamton, Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti confirmed.

5. Artemis II begins journey back home

After breaking a historic record of being the furthest humans from Earth, the four Artemis II crew members are heading back home after flying by the far side of the moon. 

6. Trump warns a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if a deal with Iran isn’t reached

Airstrikes hit two bridges and a train station in Iran on Tuesday, and Iranian officials urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, as President Donald Trump warned that a “whole civilization will die tonight” if Tehran does not meet his latest deadline for the Islamic Republic to agree to a deal that includes reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz.