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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Significant lake effect snow will continue, primarily, around Oswego County through Friday with snowfall rates potentially exceeding 3″/hour at times.
The band of snow will then shift southward, closer to the thruway corridor and city of Syracuse going into Saturday morning.
By Saturday morning, parts of Oswego County could wind up getting 1-3+ FEET of snow accumulation.
Lake effect gradually tapers Saturday with area-wide light snow expected Saturday night as chilly temperatures continue through the weekend.
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Deep dive into new laws going into effect in New York state
Capital Tonight host Susan Arbetter offers an overview of the most consequential laws this year.
2. Keys to being mentally and physically healthier in the New Year
A new year means many of us will be making resolutions and being mentally and physically healthier is one of the most popular. But getting into the gym and focusing on health can be intimidating for those who are just getting started or just getting back into it.
3. Many memories remain as the Buffalo Bills bid farewell to their long-time home dubbed ‘The Ralph’
The bonds and memories made at a stadium affectionately coined “The Ralph,” in honor of the team’s late founder and owner Ralph Wilson, hold true for players and coaches.
4. Bills DE Ed Oliver hurts knee, further delaying his return from IR
Coach Sean McDermott provided the update on Wednesday, by saying the injury happened while Oliver was rehabbing from a torn left bicep he sustained in late October. Oliver was originally projected to return before the end of the season.
5. Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security
From Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in the new year with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks or light shows, while others took a more subdued approach.
6. Fire at Swiss Alpine resort bar during New Year’s celebration leaves dozens feared dead, 100 injured
A fire ripped through a bar’s New Year celebration in a Swiss Alpine resort less than two hours after midnight Thursday, with dozens of people feared dead and about 100 more injured, most seriously, police said.
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With what’s likely the final game at the current Highmark Stadium set for Sunday, Kevin Carroll and Andy Young look back at some of the top memories from the home of the Buffalo Bills. They also dive into the upcoming playoffs and what teams the Bills could face in the first round. With health an issue on both sides of the ball, who should sit and who should play against the Jets? A look around the rest of the NFL and more on the latest Buffalo End Zone podcast.