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

Yesterday at 12:03 PM  Authorities say they still haven't determined what caused six U.S. border agents to require decontamination and medical attention after inspecting a vehicle at a crossing in northern New York.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Authorities are investigating what made six U.S. border patrol officers to become ill while inspecting a vehicle at a border crossing in northern New York.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Erie Canal locks E-6 (Waterford) through E-25 (Mays Point) on the Erie Canal and Locks O-1 (Phoenix) through O-8 (Oswego) on the Oswego Canal are closed due to high water levels.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The village of Canastota is the first official "Trail Town" along New York's stretch of the North Country Trail

Friday, April 12, 2013  Several schools are closed and scores of others across northern New York are delaying the start of classes as a spring storm dumps sleet and freezing rain across the region.

Friday, August 24, 2012  Authorities say they've launched a search in the Adirondacks for a 45-year-old man who was last seen at his family's cottage.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  This year's apple crop in New York is expected to be about 4 percent smaller than last year.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  The seasons for hunting deer and bear with bows and muzzleloaders are set to begin in parts of New York.

Monday, July 04, 2011  The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Gov. Andrew Cuomo's request to provide aid to northern New Yorkers affected by April's floods.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  New York State Police and Canadian law enforcement are planning stepped-up traffic safety patrols at several busy border crossings during the national holiday weekends in both nations.

Friday, December 03, 2010  The end product according to Helmer would consist of 2 high voltage cables providing 1000 megawatts of light to 1 million homes via all the utilities New Yorkers are familiar with.