Latest local news, weather and sports for Syracuse and Central New York

Yesterday at 9:41 PM  Just before 9:00 a.m. Monday morning, Syracuse police received a call about a suspicious person in the 200 block of Scott Avenue, which eventually led to the arrest of burglar.

Yesterday at 1:11 PM  Authorities have charged two men and are still searching for two others after a shooting and a vehicle pursuit in western New York.

Friday, June 14, 2013  As promised, the IMAX and RPX theaters at Destiny USA opened in time for the summer blockbusters. The first movie to be shown on the IMAX screen was "Superman: Man of Steel." The fist showing rolled at midnight, Friday morning.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Ithaca police arrested a burglary suspect Thursday with some help from the Cayuga Heights Police Department.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  There are reports of minor flooding in Onondaga County. An urban and small stream flood advisory is in effect for areas of central New York for parts of the day.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Top prosecutors in San Francisco and New York announced the formation of a nationwide initiative and coalition of police, prosecutors and other officials in an attempt to stop a surge in smartphone thefts.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Officials at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Syracuse are set to unveil the facility's new $90 million addition.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  When it comes to budget savings the town of Cicero has come up with the winning formula.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A New York City sushi restaurant is giving its customers a tip: No tipping allowed. Sushi Yasuda, a sushi restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, no longer allows customers to give their servers a tip, following a custom in Japan.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A Schenectady man accused of killing the mother of his child and a friend who tried to save her has been charged with murder.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Bernie Fine lawsuit against ESPN moves from New York Supreme Court to Federal Court.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The White House is honoring Sue Considine, the Fayetteville Free Library Executive Director, as one twelve museum and library "Champions of Change."

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Two Cortlandville business owners are accused of running their driving businesses without securing workers' compensation insurance.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Mark Potter was named the new superintendent of the Liverpool Central School District at a special meeting on Monday night.

Monday, June 10, 2013  This week, local police officers are carrying the "Flame of Hope" throughout Central New York, helping it make its way to the Opening Ceremonies for the New York State Special Olympics in Buffalo.