Evening briefing in central New York: May 20

Good evening, Central New York. We end the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather forecast.

Your weather planner

This evening it will be partly cloudy and mild with occasional showers possible. Lows will be in the 50s and 60s.

It will be rather hot and humid Tuesday and Wednesday with an increasing risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.

Cooler, less humid weather will follow Thursday into the weekend.

Tomorrow’s forecast

Hourly Forecast for Central NY | Hourly forecast for the southern level | Hourly Forecast for Northern New York

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The big stories of the day

1. The soldier of the 10th Mount follows in the footsteps of his great-grandfather

What was supposed to be a simple training trip to Colorado, home of Fort Drum’s 10th Mountain Division, turned into a very special trip for a young soldier. A gift from his grandmother helped him learn about his family history when he learned he would be training on the same mountains his great-grandfather did 80 years ago.

2. Jamesville-DeWitt students eligible for free school meals

The school district announced that all five buildings in the district have reapplied to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community Eligibility Program, and all have been approved. Previously, only three schools qualified, according to the district.

3. 18-year-old runs for Southern Tier school board while still in school

High school graduation is fast approaching, and for tens of thousands of New York students, that often means leaving the area for a new opportunity. But one Southern Tier high school student is looking to seize a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and he’s doing it while he’s still in school.

4. The twins study the same degree at the same university and will intern at the same company

At Cornell University, two mechanical engineering students are twin sisters. Ashley and Verena Padres look forward to careers focused on space technology innovation. Ashley and Verena have spent their lives doing everything together, from playing basketball, taking classes, even studying for the same degree, and are now making an impact on aerospace innovations.

5. Trump trial updates: Judge says closing arguments expected next week

The defense’s cross-examination of Michael Cohen during Donald Trump’s secret trial ended with Cohen reiterating that he discussed the Stormy Daniels deal with the former president.

6. Senate to take up bipartisan border bill previously blocked by Republicans, Schumer says

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday he plans to bring a sweeping border security bill negotiated by a bipartisan group of lawmakers to a vote this week, even after Republicans rejected it. blocked earlier this year.

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