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.
Your Weather Planner
Spring arrives Friday morning at 10:46am.
After a quiet start, there will be an additional chance for showers late morning and during the second half of the day. Temperatures will be will be will be wide-ranging from north to south.
For most, it’ll just be rain showers Friday but it’ll likely be cold enough to support snow showers in the Adirondacks and far North Country.
Quiet weather returns to the forecast Saturday with highs in the 40s for most (30s up north).
Unsettled weather will return again as we close out the weekend on Sunday. Highs in the 40s and 50s.
Temperatures are expected to drop for the start of next week with a chance of snow showers Monday morning. Highs on Monday will be in the 30s.
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Bryan Blair introduced as new Syracuse University athletic director
The university’s board of trustees gave final approval for Blair’s hiring a week ago. The 40-year-old has been vice president and director of athletics at Toledo since 2022.
2. Mid-State officer enters guilty plea in beating death
Two of the correction officers charged in connection with the death of Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional appeared in court Thursday, with one entering a guilty plea.
3. State Republican Party chair backs Robert Smullen in NY-21 race
New York state Republican Party Chair Ed Cox has endorsed state Assemblyman Robert Smullen in the GOP race to succeed U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik in the 21st Congressional District, Cox announced Wednesday.
4. What factors do utility companies use to determine your bill cost?
New York has some of the highest household energy prices in the nation, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. But what’s causing the increase in prices? Experts say it’s not just one factor, instead, it’s a perfect storm.
5. Billing mistakes, attached frustration cost Americans billions
It’s called the “annoyance economy,” and researchers say it’s costing Americans billions. It includes inconveniences like waiting on hold, disputing charges, trying to cancel insurance errors and banking errors.
6. Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source says
The department sent the request to the White House, according to a senior administration official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private information. Asked about the figure at a press conference Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not directly confirm the amount, saying it could change.
In Case You Missed It
Are smart meters impacting New Yorkers’ energy bills?
Both New York State Electric & Gas and National Grid say smart meters do not impact customers’ bills at all. They say the only difference is that whereas the old meters were read manually once a month, smart meters give customers and utility companies readings in real-time.