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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Tonight will be variably cloudy and cold with lows in the 20s and low 30s.

After a dry start on Friday, showers and blustery winds return during the afternoon and continues into Friday night. Highs on Friday will be in the 40s and 50s.

The rain will clear for Saturday but another system arrives Sunday with another round of unsettled weather. Temperatures turn even colder heading into early next week.

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Today’s Big Stories

1. Public hearing to allow comment on Micron deal

Residents are welcome to voice their opinions on the project and the proposed tax agreement.

2. Onondaga Co. voters approve term limits for legislature

The proposition extends terms for legislators from two to four years and imposes a 12-year term limit. It will take effect next year.

3. SU football walk-on Joe Filardi goes from scout team to starter

Filardi arrived at Syracuse as a walk-on with the football team, but is on a scholarship from the lacrosse team. Now, weeks into his college career, the true freshman found himself under center as the Orange’s starting quarterback last week.

4. Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration Thursday to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November. The ruling by U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. on Thursday was in response to a challenge from cities and nonprofits complaining that the administration was only offering to cover 65% of the maximum benefit. The government said it will rely on $4.65 billion on emergency funding.

5. Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the U.S. House

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection to the U.S. House, bringing to a close her storied career as not only the first woman in the speaker’s office but arguably the most powerful in American politics. Pelosi, who has represented San Francisco for nearly 40 years, announced her decision Thursday.

6. Most major airports on list of hubs where flights will be restricted starting Friday

Airports in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York are among the 40 major hubs that will see flights reduced 10% starting Friday in response to air traffic controller staffing issues, according to a list distributed to airlines and obtained by The Associated Press. About 13,000 controllers have been required to work without pay during the shutdown, now in its 37th day.

In Case You Missed It

Syracuse holiday tree lighting to be held Nov. 28

Syracuse’s “Home for the Holidays” tree lighting ceremony will be held the Friday after Thanksgiving this year, Nov. 28. All of the festivities will start at 6 p.m. and features local indie pop rock artist Sydney Irving.