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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The new central passenger screening checkpoint at Syracuse Hancock International Airport opened to the public on Wendesday morning, but not without a few glitches.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  After 16 months of being under a cloud of suspicion, Murbro Parking has been cleared of criminal wrongdoing.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Syracuse city councilors voted to add money into the proposed budget to avoid staffing cuts to the fire department, but the Mayor says she'll ignore them.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner and State Senator John DeFrancisco make City & State’s 2013 "Albany Power 100 List." Others include Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Susan Arbetter, and Mario Cuomo.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The New York State Inspector General cleared the Onondaga County Crime Lab after serious allegations were made by the Syracuse Police Department in the fall of last year. The Inspector General found no evidence to support the allegations, but included criticism of the Syracuse Police Department. On Tuesday, Mayor Stephanie Miner tells CNY Central that she is standing by the Police Department.

Monday, April 22, 2013  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, under pressure from local government officials, says he will join their discussion to address the fiscal crisis facing cities, counties and their taxpayers.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The Syracuse Common Council passed Mayor Stephanie Miner’s proposal to create a Vacant Property Registry on Monday.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner says the city will save more than $600,000 in health care costs following a recent negotiation with two local hospitals.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Much to the delight of Central New York ice cream fans, Gannon's Isle Ice Cream, now with locations on Valley Drive and on Onondaga Hill, is opening a new, year-round location in downtown Syracuse.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Syracuse Truce is a partnering between law enforcement and community service agencies that will push the new standard of “zero-tolerance” when it comes to gun violence.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner told CNYCentral's Michael Benny her relationship with Governor Andrew Cuomo is "professional," even though they disagree over key budget policies.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Syracuse was founded on the immigration and innovation that developed this area during the industrial revolution, according to Mayor Stephanie Miner.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Speculation is swirling around Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner and whether she will either step down or be pushed out of her State Democratic Party Co-Chair position following a public feud with the Governor over funding.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner hasn’t held back in her recent criticisms of Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Syracuse mayor Stephanie Miner challenges Governor Andrew Cuomo to show leadership instead of offering budget gimmicks.