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

Monday, January 14, 2013  A plan for pharmacies to offer flu shots for children is hitting some snags.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  CDC says shots only 62% effective, we have strategies for protection

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The flu has hit us as a country very hard this season. There have been two confirmed deaths in New York State as a result of this year's flu.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Massachusetts public health officials are reporting 18 flu-related deaths in the state already this season, and Boston has declared a public health emergency.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  As superstorm Sandy passes, counties around Central New York are lifting states of emergency and travel advisories.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Several local counties have declared states of emergency ahead of Hurricane Sandy.

Friday, July 27, 2012  A state of emergency remains in effect in Elmira as crews continue clearing trees and repairing power lines that were brought down by a possible tornado.

Friday, September 09, 2011  Torrential flooding prompts President Obama to declare a state of emergency in New York.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  The travel ban in Tompkins County has been lifted, but drivers are still being urged to use caution.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  Locally, folks in Tompkins and Chenango counties woke up to a warning from officials. There was a state of emergency in effect. We've seen these declarations before, but do you know what they really entail?

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  As the Chenango River rises to dangerous levels people in the Village of Greene can only sit back and watch.

Monday, March 07, 2011  Late Monday night, the Elbridge Village Board rescinded the motion to abolish the Elbridge Fire Department.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010  A state of emergency will continue in Pulaski at least until Thursday, but that's not keeping people from enjoying what the village has to offer.

Friday, October 01, 2010  Anglers from as far as Virginia have flooded the Village of Pulaski, for one of the biggest salmon fishing weekends of the year. But the high water is making river conditions dangerous.