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

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Over the next 48 hours, we have flooding concerns in parts of central and western NY due to recent rains, combined with continuing snow melt.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  An influx of false alarms in Syracuse has prompted the city to rethink security alarm systems. Now the city is considering a proposal that would charge $50 annually to any business or individual that uses a security alarm system. Thursday morning, business owners brought their concerns before councilors.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Cardinals have set Tuesday as the start date for the conclave to elect the next pope

Monday, February 18, 2013  A new study has found teaching parents to switch channels from violent shows to educational TV can improve preschoolers' behavior, even without getting them to watch less.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Lake Effect Snow Advisory east of Lake Ontario, and Wind Advisory issued for Monday tonight.

Friday, February 08, 2013  View LIVE Tripple Doppler Radar -- A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Central New York through Saturday morning.

Friday, February 08, 2013  A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Central New York through Saturday morning. The warning extends into most of New England, New York and into northern Pennsylvania.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Such an invasion is known as an irruption.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Emergency services officials in Franklin County say four homes in Malone were evacuated Thursday and electricity was cut to three others after the Salmon River flooded a street.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  As the Emerald Ash Borer closes in on Central New York, people are continuing to educate themselves and prepare their ash trees for the worst.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Destiny USA announced Wednesday that a Fossil Outlet is opening at the mall.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A look back at CNY Central’s 10 most viewed videos of the 2012.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  As the end of 2012 nears, let’s take a look back at CNY Central’s 25 most read stories of the year.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Mayor Stephanie Miner and Chief Frank Fowler addressed community leaders Monday night about the city's efforts to combat burglaries. The city says most burglaries happen between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., and 32 percent of the places burglarized this year were unlocked.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Parents are reminded to take precautions as their children set out for trick-or-treating.