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16 minutes ago  Severe thunderstorm watches in effect for parts of Central New York.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  The National Weather Service confirms that a tornado touched down in southern Chenango County when a strong cold front swept across the region Friday night.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  An upstate New York college located in one of the snowiest places in the nation is getting a $320,000 federal grant to study lake-effect snow storms.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Central New York is hoping for the best, but it wants to make sure it's ready to respond to the worst. Organizations in the preparedness business are working together to put neighbors at ease and make sure Onondaga County is equipped to handle the unexpected.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  In anticipation of the major winter storm expected Wednesday night into Thursday, two Central New York cities have issued parking notices in an effort to keep cars off of the streets and make room for plows.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  Tornado watches and severe thunderstorm warnings have been isscued for parts of CNY.

Friday, September 14, 2012  During this transitional time of the year weather-wise, sharp cold fronts have the ability to spawn strong and severe thunderstorms as they sweep across Central NY.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  A 37-year-old upstate New York man has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison for fatally beating another man to death with a frying pan three years ago.

Saturday, September 08, 2012  Severe thunderstorms may hit our area this afternoon.

Monday, August 06, 2012  A National Weather Service team is investigating whether a tornado touched down in the Binghamton area.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Severe storms and a possible tornado tore through the Southern Tier Thursday afternoon.  The storm caused severe damage around the city of Elmira.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Governor Andrew Cuomo wants families and businesses to be prepared should forecasted severe weather materialize on Thursday.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Several thousand utility customers were without power overnight after severe thunderstorms rolled across upstate New York, knocking out electricity service to thousands of homes and businesses.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Authorities say human skeletal remains found in rural area outside Elmira are believed to be those of a man beaten to death with a frying pan three years ago.

Saturday, June 30, 2012  WASHINGTON (AP) - Violent storms are being blamed for the deaths of at least nine people and widespread power outages. Many in the eastern U.S. are facing triple-digit temperatures without electricity - and without air conditioning.