Friday, March 12, 2010

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On February 15, 1950 Channel 3 signed onto the airwaves, and since that day we have been dedicated to bring you the best local news coverage in Central New York.

Our own Laura Hand will delve deep into the Action News Archive and unearth a news story that impacted the lives of people back then, and perhaps still does today. If you miss it, or just want to see it again, we will upload the story here for you to watch on your computer!


 

 

 


 

 

The Story of Doppler   

We get lots of questions about our weather mascot:  here's how he got the job.

Channel 3 Milestones   

Channel 3 turned on power for the first time in 1950.

Nature's bounty in the spring of 1991   

The Haflinger horse is native to Austria.

All things OZ   

Central New York claims the Oz author as a native son.

A look back at commercials   

How they've changed over the years.

TV Logos   

Like an old song, tv logos are recognizeable, and memorable.  How many are familiar to you?

Action News Archive: Old NBC3 shows   

The very first local shows here at NBC3 were done by the stars who were established in radio.

Action News Archive: Color TV on NBC   

As we made the switch from black and white to color tv, some shows took advantage of the change to promote their programming.

Remembering Black and White TV   

Take a look at NBC's big hits, before the network went to color

Remembering the blizzard of '93   

See just how deep the snow was.

Midtown Plaza demolition-1999   

In the middle of a March snowstorm, Bianchi Trison rigged explosives in the building and the demolition was quite a show.

Winterfest and more festivals in Central NY   

No matter the season or the temperature, there are festivals to celebrate Central New York.

Wayne Mahar at 25   

As NBC3 Chief Meteorologist, Wayne Mahar, celebrates his 25th anniversary, a look back at how TV forecasting has changed in Central New York.

Presidential connections to Central NY   

Besides a campaign trail stop, Central New York has hosted many presidential-related events

Action News Archive: Service to the Community   

We like to look back, and a look at how we grew to be community involved is an eyeopener.

Action News Archive # 28: 1998--The Year in Weather   

 Ten years ago, Central New York saw a wild weather year, from beginning to end.

Action News Archive #27: SU Football's 'Good Old Days'   

A look back to when the Orange went bowling.

Action News Archive #26: Landmarks   

Landmarks and lifestyles have changed over the years.

Action News Archive #25: Thanksgivings remembered   

looking back to November in the early 1980s

Action News Archive #24:Congressman Jim Walsh   

After 20 years, he's not running for re-election

Action News Archive #23: Pan Am 103 at 20   

memorials have kept the tragedy remembered at SU

Action News Archive #22: October, 1983   

Some stories sound the same as today's news, with 'interesting' twists

Action News Archive #21: Local malls remembered   

Penn Can Mall was built in the mid seventies, and survived as a mall until just a few years ago, when it became Drivers' Village. 

Action News Archive #20 :Gratitude for Gander   

Syracuse-area caterers say thank you to 9/11 helpers

Action News Archive #19 : Labor Day Storm   

looking back ten years

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