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.
Your Weather Planner
It's quieter, cold and blustery this afternoon. Enjoy it, because light to moderate snow develops this evening and continues into tonight.
Scattered, lake effect snow showers will persist through Wednesday before tapering off for most by Thursday morning.
Between Tuesday night and Thursday morning, here's a look at potential snow accumulations:
- Central New York: 5-10 inches (locally higher amounts possible)
- Southern Tier: 1-3 inches
- North Country & Adirondacks: 6-12 inches (locally higher in the Tug Hill & parts of ADK)
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Today's Big Stories
1. PFAS and you: How ‘forever chemicals’ impact your health
Chemicals used for non-stick pans, clothing, cleaning products and more are now showing up in the environment.
2. Fire dept.: 'Several' people dead in Massena blaze
Three engines from the department responded to the scene before 10 p.m. Monday night, with "multiple victims" found and transported to area hospitals.
3. SU football to face tough schedule in 2025
The Syracuse football team will face one of the nation's most difficult schedules in 2025, facing off with four teams from the 2024 College Football Playoff.
4. Growing number of New York state lawmakers demand closure of Marcy Correctional
Dozens of protestors took over the Capitol on Monday screaming Brooks' name — enraged as 16 staffers remain suspended without pay in connection to the incident, but no charges have been filed. Two officers have since quit.
5. Trump orders funding freeze as his administration reviews federal loans and grants
The funding freeze by the Republican administration could affect trillions of dollars and cause widespread disruption in health care research, education programs and other initiatives.
6. Former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy confirmed as next U.S. Transportation Secretary
The former Wisconsin congressman has promised safer Boeing planes, less regulation and help for U.S. companies developing self-driving cars
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Who's eligible for Hochul's $28 million tuition-free plan for associate degrees?
In her State of the State agenda for 2025, Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed helping qualified New Yorkers obtain free associate degrees in some high-demand careers.
