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It’ll be a cool day with below average temperatures and a chance for showers later this afternoon and evening. Highs in the 50s for most.

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Around New York

1. Homeowners worry about high water levels on Lake Ontario

Right now, water levels along Lake Ontario are at about 247 feet, according to the International Joint Commission.

2. Pinched by rising property taxes, New Yorkers are seeking answers

A new Gallup study finds that the high costs of living rank as the top financial worry for Americans, with energy bills near the top of the list. That pressure is trickling down in New York.

3. Blindsided by Smokey Bones’ closure, server already lands new gig

Smokey Bones’ parent company, FAT Brands Inc., which acquired the chain in 2023, and majority-owned partner Twin Hospitality Group filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Jan. 26, 2026, according to a press release on Twin Hospitality’s investor relations website.

Around the Nation

1. Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown

2. Oil and gas prices continue to rise amid Iran war uncertainty

3. Iran’s supreme leader says it will protect its nuclear and missile capabilities