This winter, residents are bracing themselves for even more troubling National Grid bills; let’s delve into the pressing issues at hand.
- Central New York News (https://www.syracuse.com/news/)
- Published: February 10, 2026, 6:31 a.m.
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Weather Update
Expect a high of 39 degrees and a low of 29 today. While we can anticipate more snowfall, the temperatures will finally rise above freezing. For a detailed forecast, check out the 5-day outlook (https://www.syracuse.com/weather/).
Photo of the Day
Protests make waves at a council meeting: On Monday, during a session at Syracuse City Hall, Common Councilor Marty Nave engaged with demonstrators who interrupted the meeting, creating a loud disruption that led to the council president having to adjourn. This incident escalated to the involvement of police who removed two individuals from the premises. Approximately 20 protesters were present as the council voted on a new plan regarding the management of the city’s license plate reader program. (Photo by Jeremy Boyer)
Latest Developments
A school district in Onondaga County is considering a significant shift by starting high school an hour later to enhance learning outcomes for teens. This proposed change would require adjustments to bus schedules, teacher timetables, and after-school programs. However, it aims to align with recommendations from education and health experts who assert that such a schedule better caters to the developmental needs of adolescents. (https://www.syracuse.com/schools/2026/02/an-onondaga-county-district-may-start-high-school-an-hour-later-to-improve-teen-learning-will-it-work-for-families.html)
Trending Topics
Think your National Grid bills are high this winter? Brace yourself: February is projected to be even worse. Households in Upstate New York utilizing both gas and electric services can expect their National Grid bill to surpass $360 this month. Although the frigid weather contributes to these steep costs, it is certainly not the sole factor involved. (https://www.syracuse.com/news/2026/02/think-your-national-grid-bills-have-been-awful-this-winter-theyll-get-worse.html)
In political news, Bruce Blakeman, seen as the leading Republican contender for governor, has selected Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood as his candidate for lieutenant governor ahead of the November elections. (https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2026/02/bruce-blakeman-picks-madison-county-sheriff-as-running-mate-in-ny-governors-race.html)
Beef prices are seeing yet another surge (Syracuse.com grocery price tracker): If you’re a fan of meat, prepare for disappointment: Despite some food prices decreasing compared to last year, beef costs have surged nearly 18 percent over the past twelve months. For a comprehensive look at how prices for items like beef, chicken, milk, and eggs are fluctuating month-to-month and year-over-year, check out our grocery price tracker (https://www.syracuse.com/data/2026/02/beef-prices-spike-double-digit-jump-for-2nd-straight-month-syracusecom-grocery-price-tracker.html).
What’s on the Horizon
The New York State Fair is set to welcome country music star Trace Adkins to its 2026 concert lineup! Known for chart-topping hits such as "You’re Gonna Miss This," "(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing," "Ladies Love Country Boys," "Rough & Ready," and "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk," he will perform a free show at the Suburban Park stage this summer. Here are the exciting details (https://www.syracuse.com/statefair/2026/02/nys-fair-adds-country-star-to-2026-concert-lineup.html).
Sports Corner
Is Syracuse ready to embrace women's basketball? Coach Felisha Legette-Jack believes there’s hope on the horizon. It’s never too late to celebrate achievements, as exemplified by Kathrine Switzer, a Syracuse alumna and the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon in 1967. Last Sunday, during halftime of a women’s basketball game against No. 6 Louisville, the university honored her by displaying her Boston Marathon bib number (261) in the rafters of the JMA Wireless Dome. With over 3,600 fans in attendance, the enthusiasm shown provided Legette-Jack with optimism for the future. "We learned about our fans here," she remarked. (https://www.syracuse.com/orangewomen/2026/02/is-syracuse-ready-to-embrace-womens-basketball-felisha-legette-jack-sees-hope-thats-beautiful.html)
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In Brief
- Syracuse will pay $130,000 to a man who was wrongly arrested in New York City and then transported here (https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2026/02/syracuse-to-pay-130000-to-man-who-was-wrongly-arrested-in-nyc-and-brought-here.html)
- Three children required hospitalization following a Central New York school bus accident where the vehicle ended up in a ditch (https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2026/02/three-children-taken-to-hospital-after-central-ny-school-bus-crash.html)
- A Syracuse man tragically lost his life in a car accident in Upstate New York, leaving two others seriously injured (https://www.syracuse.com/state/2026/02/syracuse-man-killed-in-upstate-ny-car-crash-2-others-seriously-injured.html)
- In a recent comment, Trump referred to a U.S. Olympic skier as a ‘real loser’ following her remarks about experiencing ‘mixed emotions’ (https://www.syracuse.com/politics/2026/02/real-loser-trump-bashes-us-olympic-skier-after-mixed-emotions-comment.html)
- Explore Upstate New York’s presidential history: Discover six U.S. leaders with connections to the region (https://www.newyorkupstate.com/things-to-do/2026/02/upstate-nys-presidential-history-6-us-leaders-with-regional-ties.html)
- Authorities found a person deceased in a Central New York home after the fire was extinguished (https://www.syracuse.com/news/2026/02/person-found-dead-in-central-ny-home-after-fire-is-extinguished.html)
Today's Obituaries
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