Syracuse Airport Hosts Food Drive for TSA Workers
Donations accepted March 18-20 to support federal employees working without pay during government shutdown
Mets' Brett Baty Primed for Breakout in 2026
Former Syracuse QB Rex Culpepper Dies in Dirt Bike Accident at 28
Crime
Cornell Student Arrested Near Syracuse University with Rifle Claims He Was Just Waiting for Bus
The 22-year-old's lawyer says his client legally purchased the gun and was only at the bus stop, not on campus.

Man Arrested for Bringing Rifle, Ammunition to Syracuse University Campus
22-year-old Connecticut resident Mateu Healey-Parera charged with criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds
Two Found Dead in Syracuse Apartment Fire
Authorities release names of victims from deadly Nob Hill Apartments blaze
Weather
Winter Storm Threatens Central NY with Heavy Snow
Tug Hill Plateau could see up to 7 inches just days after record warmth

Central New York to See Near-Record Warmth This Weekend
After the coldest February in a decade, temperatures could reach the upper 60s, melting snow and raising flood concerns.
Wintry Mix to Impact Upstate NY This Week
Freezing rain, sleet, and snow could affect travel, especially near Lake Ontario.
Lifestyle
Nob Hill Tenants Sue Landlords Over Years of Neglect
Tenants allege mold, bug infestations, and broken appliances at Syracuse apartment complex

Chick-fil-A Removes Pea Starch from Fries, Customers Rejoice
The fast-food chain has reverted its popular waffle fries back to the original recipe after a brief stint with pea starch.
Nob Hill Apartment Residents Displaced After Deadly Fire
City Officials Push Owners to Fix Safety Issues Before Tenants Can Return
Politics
TSA Workers Miss First Full Paycheck as Shutdown Drags
Missed wages deepen staff shortages, trigger more airport security delays

Trump Administration Warns Tariff Refunds May Take Years
The government must update a federal court on its timeline for returning roughly $166 billion in illegal duties.
Syracuse Professor Warns of Domestic Impacts from Middle East Conflict
Escalating tensions between the U.S., Israel and Iran raise concerns over oil supplies, military vulnerabilities and economic consequences.
Entertainment
120 Funny March Madness Bracket Names for the NCAA Tournament
The best March Madness bracket names mix clever wordplay, basketball references, and a little pop culture flair.

Live Nation and DOJ reach tentative settlement over ticketing monopoly
Critics say the deal doesn't go far enough to address concertgoers' biggest frustrations.
Cold War Choir Practice Brings Nuclear Fears to Life Through Laughs and Songs
Ro Reddick's farcical play with music explores 1980s Cold War tensions in a quirky Syracuse family