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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Lake-snow showers shift north this evening and taper off overnight into Thursday morning. Then, it's a weak clipper system for Thursday that brings a round of light snow showers.
Friday looks partly sunny and not as frigid with any lingering flurries or snow showers tapering. Highs will be in the low and mid 30s.
Along with a milder day, a wintry mix of rain and wet snow showers passes through on Saturday. Then we flip back to bitterly cold temperatures along with additional chances for lake-effect snow into next week.
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Today's Big Stories
The family of a Greece man who died after an incident involving correction officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in Oneida County has announced they have filed a lawsuit in the case. Robert Brooks' family members addressed the media with their attorneys in Rochester on Wednesday.
2. Former judge, removed from bench over profane rant, hired by Herkimer County
Herkimer County Personnel Officer Steve Billings confirmed to Spectrum News 1 on Wednesday that Erin Gall was hired effective Jan. 2 as an assistant county attorney, with a $108,150 annual salary.
3. After youth handcuffing incident, Onondaga Co. sheriff's office changing policy
The change in policy comes after video surfaced of police handcuffing a girl over the weekend while searching for a suspect in connection with a stolen car. The sheriff's office says the girl was handcuffed for about 7 minutes before deputies determined she wasn't connected to the case.
4. Stefanik confirmation hearing for UN ambassador post slated for next Tuesday
The northern New York congresswoman will be questioned by senators the day after Donald Trump is inaugurated president and returns to the White House. Stefanik was nominated by Trump for the position days after his election in November.
5. Guns intercepted at upstate New York TSA checkpoints increased in 2024
The number of guns intercepted in 13 upstate New York airports by Transportation Security Administration officers increased in 2024. Of the guns caught in 2024, approximately 94% were loaded.
6. Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause Gaza war and release some hostages, mediators say
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, mediators announced Wednesday, pausing a devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip and raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.
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