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Central New York Weather Update: Snow, Alerts, and Local News Highlights

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Weather Forecast

High: 28°F. Low: 24°F. Expect snow throughout the day. Check the 5-day forecast for more details.

Photo of the Day

Heavy Lake Effect Snow Belts Central New York night and this morning. Feb 17, 2025. dnett@syracuse.com
Trudging up Thornden Park in Syracuse. Nearly a foot of snow was dumped in Central N.Y. overnight. Feb 17, 2025. Photo by Dennis Nett

Winter Storm Watches Issued: Parts of Central New York could accumulate over 7 inches of snow this week. The snow is particularly expected to impact Oswego, northern Oneida County, Jefferson, and Lewis counties. (Photo by Dennis Nett)

The Latest Local News

Community Concerns: Afghan immigrants in Syracuse are facing increased anxiety following recent events in Washington D.C. A shooting involving an Afghan national precipitated stricter immigration policies. Many are now opting for food delivery services instead of shopping in public spaces. ICE has already made several arrests in Syracuse, including detaining an individual with a pending asylum application.

What’s Trending

Sexual Harassment Lawsuit: A female security guard has filed a lawsuit against the Syracuse City School District, claiming sexual harassment by a coworker at Huntington PreK-8 School. The allegations involve repeated unwanted advances from September 2024 to January 2025, culminating in an incident where the coworker allegedly showed her an inappropriate photo.

Kidnapping Incident: A disturbing case has emerged in DeWitt where Jhomiel Brown was allegedly tortured by two men who used pliers to rip out his front teeth. Prosecutors described the incident as an attempt to permanently disfigure the victim.

New Retail Opportunities: Exciting developments are underway as four new stores prepare to move into the former Price Chopper location in Central New York. The COR Center in Clay is currently undergoing renovations to accommodate these new retailers, enhancing shopping options near Great Northern Mall.

Looking Ahead

Upcoming Events: Mark your calendars! A “docu-concert” featuring the life and music of Phil Collins will premiere in Syracuse on February 3 at the Landmark Theatre. The concert promises to chronicle his extensive career, with tickets becoming available this month.

  • Syracuse amphitheater adds 2 concerts to 2026 lineup

Sports Highlights

Football action
Syracuse Orange defensive players take down Miami Hurricanes running back CharMar Brown during their game at Hard Rock Stadium on November 8, 2025. Photo by Scott Schild

Freshman Recognition: Syracuse linebacker Antoine Deslauriers has earned Freshman All-America honors. He played a pivotal role in 11 games this season, finishing second on the team with 60 total tackles. This achievement highlights his significant impact on the Syracuse defense.

Coaching Changes: Reports indicate that Nick Williams, the defensive ends coach for Syracuse, will be joining Florida State next season, signaling a complete overhaul within the coaching staff under new coordinator Vince Kehres.

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In Brief

A woman killed in a hit-and-run in Baldwinsville has been identified.

A county lawmaker is considering a Democratic primary bid against Magnarelli.

An Upstate NY woman has been arrested for assault with an unopened soda can.

A man has been sentenced for sexually abusing a disabled 3-year-old.

An 18-year-old has been charged in the stabbing of a woman on Syracuse’s East Side.

A Syracuse man has been found in possession of thousands of files of child pornography, including images of infants.

The body of a NY man has been discovered buried in a basement.

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