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

Saturday, May 04, 2013  CNY Central took home several awards on Saturday night from the Syracuse Press Club.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The CBS-5 signal is back on the air. Those with Direct TV and Dish Network will receive full HD service after midnight.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  Due to transmitter issues, CBS5 is not currently broadcasting to our over-the-air customers.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  A Canastota man is dead after his vehicle drove off the road and hit several trees before rolling over on Route 31 in the Town of Verona at 10:25 am on Friday, March 15, according to State Police.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc, announces it intention to buy WSTM-NBC3 and WSTQ-CW6 in Syracuse and sell WSYT-FOX68 in Syracuse

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  CNY Central is proud to announce that last year’s “Protecting Our Children” child abuse special presentation has been nominated for a New York State Emmy award.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Jim Reith let go by public television station, show he hosted ends.

Friday, October 05, 2012  The race for the 22nd Congressional District has taken an unusual and disturbing twist over an accusation that Republican incumbent Richard Hanna improperly used his influence to convince local television stations to drop a debate.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  A new study looks at social media's impact on voter turnout, and many young people in our area are using Facebook and Twitter to follow the 2012 presidential election.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Hundreds gathered Wednesday night for a prayer vigil in support of Easton Friedel, an infant from Weedsport born with a rare genetic skin disorder.

Monday, September 10, 2012  The Syracuse Common Council approved a tax deal for the Tops supermarket replacing the now-closed Pond Street Wegmans store.

Monday, September 10, 2012  The Syracuse Common Council voted Monday afternoon to reject a bond ordinance for the city to purchase new electronic parking meters.

Saturday, September 08, 2012  Heavy rains and high winds are leaving some with much to clean up following both severe thunderstorm and tornado watches on Saturday.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Oswego County is preparing to do aerial spraying to combat the spread of West Nile virus and EEE.

Friday, August 31, 2012  On Friday night, the Phoenix Firebirds played their first game of the season since the death of 16-year-old lineman Ridge Barden last October.