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Monday, April 15, 2013  Joe Benny, an avid runner who was in Boston to cheer on friends who ran the Marathon, describes the Boston bombings.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The 2013 White Ribbon campaign kicked off Tuesday morning with a breakfast at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool. CNY Central's CBS-5 News anchor and managing editor Michael Benny and NBC-3 News anchor and managing editor Matt Mulcahy are joined by NewsChannel 9 anchor Dan Cummings as honorary co-chairs of the 2013 White Ribbon Campaign.

Friday, March 01, 2013  As we honor Women's History Month, you will likely hear a lot this month about women who have had an impact on our community.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner told CNYCentral's Michael Benny her relationship with Governor Andrew Cuomo is "professional," even though they disagree over key budget policies.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  In Central New York, Vera House, Inc. and Manlius Pebble Hill School partnered to host a news conference in conjunction with One Billion Rising.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  CNY Central's Michael Benny was invited by Easton's family to spend a day at their home in Weedsport to raise awareness about Epidermolysis Bullosa.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Vera House announces Michael Benny, Matt Mulcahy & Dan Cummings as Honorary Chairs for 2013 White Ribbon Campaign.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The future of Central New York was on full display at the OnCenter this afternoon. The Business Journal presented its annual 40 Under 40 awards, and our own Michael Benny was one of the recipients.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Award recognizes 40 ambitious, hard-working, civic-minded individuals in Central New York.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  CNY Central is pleased to announce the expansion of “Today in Central New York” on WSTM-NBC 3. Starting Monday, September 24th, the newscast will begin an hour earlier at 4am. Currently, Today in Central New York airs weekdays from 5am to 7am.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  CNY Central is pleased to announce changes to its News Team. Megan Coleman will return to CNY Central in a new and expanded role and Lisa Spitz has been named permanent anchor of 'Today in Central New York.'

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Longtime WSTM-TV anchor Jackie Robinson read a special message to her viewers as she retired.

Monday, November 28, 2011  On Sunday night, former CBS5 anchor Maureen Green, sports radio talk show host Brent Axe and Psychologist Dr. Chris Allen joined anchor Michael Benny for a frank discussion on the story that is captivating Central New York and beyond.