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

Monday, May 13, 2013  The New York pension fund for state and local government workers has topped $160 billion after reporting a 10.4 percent return on investment for its last fiscal year

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  In a new report, DiNapoli cites a large number of vacant and tax-exempt properties, low rates of home ownership and decreased home values.

Friday, February 15, 2013 

Friday, December 14, 2012  New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is encouraging parents saving for college to contribute to a 529 plan before the end of the year.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says New Yorkers face $43 billion in tax increases if Washington can't find a way to avoid the "fiscal cliff."

Sunday, October 28, 2012  Residents of upstate New York communities still recovering from last fall's tropical storm flooding are bracing for a possible lashing from Hurricane Sandy.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says many other options can be explored before a 45-percent increase in truck tolls is approved for the Thruway.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has accused the state Office for Technology of favoring certain companies in purchases that wasted millions of dollars.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  In another sign of slow economic recovery in New York's communities, sales tax revenue last year matched or exceeded pre-recession levels of 2008 in most parts of the state, according to a report released Tuesday.

Monday, February 13, 2012  More than year after Earlville's mayor was arrested on fraud charges, the state comptroller's office has audited the Village, questioning the its accounting records.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  The clerk-treasurer of Wampsville is accused of stealing nearly $20,000 from taxpayers.

Monday, August 22, 2011  The Syracuse Common Council is moving ahead with plans to revive the Citizens Review Board, but are they acting prematurely?

Friday, August 19, 2011  State officials will be keeping a close eye on a new electronic ticketing program to make sure sales of Midway tickets at the State Fair are being handled properly.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is scheduled to release his latest report on industrial development agencies that trade tax breaks for job growth.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  If you bought food at the Café at the State Fair last year, a portion of the money you spend was supposed to go to the state. But a new audit by the Office of the State Comptroller finds that didn't always happen.