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!
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The Story of Doppler
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
We get lots of questions about our weather mascot: here's how he got the job.
Channel 3 Milestones
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Channel 3 turned on power for the first time in 1950.
Nature's bounty in the spring of 1991
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
The Haflinger horse is native to Austria.
All things OZ
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Central New York claims the Oz author as a native son.
A look back at commercials
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
How they've changed over the years.
TV Logos
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Like an old song, tv logos are recognizeable, and memorable. How many are familiar to you?
Action News Archive: Old NBC3 shows
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
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
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Take a look at NBC's big hits, before the network went to color
Remembering the blizzard of '93
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
See just how deep the snow was.
Midtown Plaza demolition-1999
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
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
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
No matter the season or the temperature, there are festivals to celebrate Central New York.
Wayne Mahar at 25
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
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
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Besides a campaign trail stop, Central New York has hosted many presidential-related events
Action News Archive: Service to the Community
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
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
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
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'
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
A look back to when the Orange went bowling.
Action News Archive #26: Landmarks
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Landmarks and lifestyles have changed over the years.
Action News Archive #25: Thanksgivings remembered
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
looking back to November in the early 1980s
Action News Archive #24:Congressman Jim Walsh
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
After 20 years, he's not running for re-election
Action News Archive #23: Pan Am 103 at 20
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
memorials have kept the tragedy remembered at SU
Action News Archive #22: October, 1983
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Some stories sound the same as today's news, with 'interesting' twists
Action News Archive #21: Local malls remembered
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
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
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Syracuse-area caterers say thank you to 9/11 helpers
Action News Archive #19 : Labor Day Storm
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
looking back ten years
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