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

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Power has been restored to the majority of the area following the severe thunderstorms that ripped through Central New York on Tuesday night.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Several thousand customers are without power across Central New York after severe weather swept through.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  If you are a NYSEG customer who takes part in their wind energy program, you may have reduced carbon-emissions equivalent to the planting of one acre of trees last year.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Authorities have released the names of two people killed when a helicopter checking power lines crashed in upstate New York.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  More than 4,000 homes and businesses across Central New York are without power as superstorm Sandy pummeled the region with high winds and rain Monday night.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  GreenHomes America of Syracuse has been awarded a $360,000 grant from NYSERDA to aid nine homeowners in Central New York with home energy upgrades as part of a pilot project.

Sunday, March 11, 2012  HousingVisions recognized for outstanding affordable housing

Sunday, January 29, 2012  Increased funding for renter, homeowner help

Monday, January 23, 2012  NYSEG/RG&E is warning costumers of unauthorized access to their personal information.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  The New York Stock Exchange's website was apparently hobbled twice Monday, possibly the result of computer attacks as part of the anti-Wall Street protests, according to a company that monitors website response times.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  If you didn't get a chance to take advantage of the latest rebate on high-efficiency refrigerators and washing machines, you're out of luck.

Monday, July 25, 2011  Last week's heat wave put a strain on people and their patience. It also put a strain on the power grid.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  Update:  According to the websites of National Grid and NYSEG, most customers who lost their power during this morning's thunderstorms have had their service restored.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  We have some information about power outages in central New York, but there are not as many as you might think.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  Update: New York State Electric and Gas reports that power has been restored to customers in the Elbridge area who lost power earlier this morning.