Jelly Roll announces 'Little Ass Shed Tour,' two NY shows
Get tickets to see the 'Beautifully Broken' crooner perform in Saratoga Springs and Syracuse this June
Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $169M
Sabres' Alex Tuch Focused on Playoffs, Not Trade Rumors
Crime
Syracuse Man Charged with Felonies for Contacting Protected Party from Jail
Gregory R. Delee accused of violating order of protection while incarcerated

Rome Police Seek Driver in Fatal Pedestrian Accident
Authorities searching for SUV that fled scene after striking woman, who later died from injuries
Man Fatally Shot in Syracuse's Park Avenue Neighborhood
Police identify victim as 32-year-old Jonathan Pitts
Weather
Wintry Mix to Impact Upstate NY This Week
Freezing rain, sleet, and snow could affect travel, especially near Lake Ontario.

Central NY to See First 40-Degree Day in a Month
Temperatures in Syracuse and surrounding areas will climb this weekend, ending a prolonged cold stretch.
Syracuse Snowstorm Sets New Daily Record
December 30th, 2025 snowfall surpasses previous record from 1946.
Business
BetMGM Offers $150 Bonus and $2.5K+ Casino Deals in PA for Presidents' Day
New BetMGM bonus code CUSEMGM unlocks huge sports betting and casino rewards for Presidents' Day weekend.

Syracuse Attorneys Explain Business Succession Planning with Revocable Trusts
Davies Law Firm guides Onondaga County owners through structuring trusts for smooth leadership transitions.
Novelis plant in Oswego County to resume full production this year
Ford says fire-damaged aluminum plant will be back online in 2026
Politics
Independents Fuel Partisan Politics, Experts Say
Declining party membership and influence leads to more extreme candidates, according to political scientists.

CNY Hospital Workers Freed from ICE Custody After Months of Detention
Alex González and Yan Vázquez, an immigrant couple from Cuba, were released on bond after labor unions raised funds for their release.
Two North Syracuse hospital workers granted bail after months in detention
The married couple from Cuba, facing possible deportation to Ecuador, are appealing their case while local unions, advocates, and neighbors rally to help with bond, legal fees, and pressure on lawmakers.
Lifestyle
NWSL & Syracuse University Launch Online Education Program for Players & Families
The partnership aims to support the long-term development of athletes beyond their playing careers.

SUNY Touts Enrollment Growth and Fiscal Stability Plan in Annual Report
The state university system projects a balanced budget by 2035 after facing a $1 billion gap in 2024.
Michael Joseph Dennee, Longtime Tennessee Resident, Passes Away at 72
Dennee leaves behind his wife of 56 years, children, grandchildren, and extended family.