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

Yesterday at 12:23 PM  When most people think about weather in Central New York, the first thing that comes to mind is lake-effect snow. We'll soon get a glimpse into how the storms work from the inside out.

Monday, April 15, 2013  A new government study reveals that US doctors are prescribing enough antibiotics to give them to 4 out of 5 Americans every year; an alarming pace that suggests they are being overused.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A government study finds that despite growing awareness of hate crimes, the share of those crimes reported to police has fallen as more victims of violent attacks express doubts that police can or will help.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  It's being called the first-of-its-kind cancer study on dogs. It's a study that will track golden retrievers over their entire lives and use the findings to try and determine why some get cancer.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  A new report says the United States suffers far more violent deaths than any other wealthy nation, due in part to the widespread possession of firearms and the practice of storing them at home.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Elected officials from all over New York state state are asking leaders at the Environment, Governmental and Health levels to take a closer look at the recent revisions to the Department of Environmental Conservation's Hydrofracking impact study. They want more transparency -- More specifically, what effects drilling would have on air quality, water supply, and overall quality of life should it be allowed in New York State.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says a health study of shale gas drilling will make it impossible to meet a looming deadline for new fracking regulations, pushing a much-delayed decision on the contentious issue into 2013.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Health professionals rally downtown against Governor Cuomo's plan to conduct an internal health review on fracking.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  A smart pen is making a big difference in Collier County, Florida classrooms. It's quickly taking the place of chalkboards and notebooks.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Health experts in Central New York weigh in on a newly released study claiming 50% of New York will be obese by 2030.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  A new study looks at social media's impact on voter turnout, and many young people in our area are using Facebook and Twitter to follow the 2012 presidential election.

Sunday, May 13, 2012  Depending on which expert you talk to, the job outlook for the Class of 2012 is mixed.  Reports indicate it might be the worst outlook in a decade, while other experts say it's actually a decent outlook for graduates, similar to last year.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state is commissioning a $500,000 study to help retain military bases across New York as the Department of Defense looks to close sites to cut costs.

Friday, February 03, 2012  Plastic pollution in the Great Lakes will be the focus of a study this summer.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  The state plans to spend more than $6 million in federal money to improve a road in northern New York instead of using it to study the feasibility of constructing a new interstate highway across the North Country.