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

Friday, May 17, 2013  The City of Syracuse is planning road reconstruction in Armory Square that begins Monday, May 20.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Sunday's Mountain Goat Run will have added security after the Boston Marathon bombings, and is also drawing more business to the Syracuse area.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  It's all about building relationships among small businesses in our area, and showing off tools available to help budding entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground. The 15th Annual Small Business Show. SOHO Syracuse, seeks to help small businesses in our community, and people who want to get their ideas off the ground to start their own.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  There was a water main break in downtown Syracuse around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. The break is about a block away from where a previous break caused Armory Square to flood in February.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Five restaurants are closed following the massive water main break in Armory Square this morning. It comes as was shut off to several businesses in downtown Syracuse due to the break.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Central New York, your local independent businesses are benefitting from your support.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  CenterState CEO says bill would make it a crime for private companies to conduct criminal background checks.

Friday, January 11, 2013  A typical Hall of Fame induction weekend brings in 15,000 to 20,000 guests. Businesses expect that number to drop significantly this year.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Syracuse police arrested a man in connection with three commerical burglaries that occurred overnight Saturday in Armory Square.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Four businesses in the Armory Square section of downtown Syracuse were broken into overnight Saturday night. Now, police are asking for your help to find who's responsible.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  SyracuseFirst, CenterStateCEO, Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse announced Thursday that November 2012 is "Buy Local Month."

Monday, September 03, 2012  The New York State Fair is winding down after a big weekend.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Businesses right down the street from the Republican National Convention are losing money.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Behind the New York State Fair's rides, food and games there is also serious business at work. Vendors pay thousands of dollars to set up a stand and the fair's slowest start in twenty years means fewer potential customers.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Local businesses in Cortland are gearing up for the Jets' arrival to training camp this Thursday. They're expecting even greater sales, thanks to recent addition of Tim Tebow.