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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After a quiet start to Saturday, scattered showers and periods of steadier rain move in for the late afternoon and evening hours. Highs in the 40s and 50s, with 30s across the North Country.

Following this cold front, Sunday will be blustery and colder with rain and snow showers are likely. Highs will be in the 30s and 40s.

Monday will be chilly with lake showers south and southeast of Lake Ontario. 

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Today’s Big Stories    

1. Olympic hopefuls competing in Lake Placid before 2026 Winter Games

Those seeking to immerse themselves in the spirit of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games can visit the Adirondacks this winter to grab a taste, or a preview of the action. 

2. Onondaga County Legislature Democrats nominate all-female leadership team

The Onondaga County Legislature Democratic Caucus announced its nominations for an all-female leadership team in preparation for the majority in January. Nicole Watts (District 9) of Syracuse was nominated as chair and Nodesia Hernandez (District 17) was nominated as majority leader.

3. OCM BOCES proposes capital project due to growing enrollment

Onondaga-Cortland-Madison (OCM) BOCES proposed a capital project for the first time more than 30 years. OCM BOCES is asking voters in 23 school districts for project approval.

4. New Yorkers rally outside Schumer offices, call on him to step aside as Senate minority leader

Progressives held rallies outside Sen. Chuck Schumer’s New York offices Friday for Democrats joining Republicans in voting to reopen the government.

5. 6 New York seats among Cook Political Report’s 2026 U.S. House race ratings

With the 2025 elections in the rearview mirror, attention is quickly turning to the 2026 midterm elections, where control of the U.S. House of Representatives will be determined. The last few years, New York has been a bastion for competitive races, and the state will likely be watched closely for those once again next year.

6. Trump to ask DOJ to probe Epstein ties to Clinton, Summers, Hoffman, JPMorgan

Two days after Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released emails in which late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein discussed President Donald Trump, Trump said he will ask the Department of Justice and FBI to investigate Epstein’s relationships with several other prominent men and institutions.

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It’s that time of year when you’ll see signs up at your local pharmacy reminding you to get a flu shot. But what will this flu season look like? Spectrum News 1 asked the commissioner of the New York State Department of Health for the outlook.Â