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

Monday, April 22, 2013  Troopers will be stepping up patrols on the New York Thruway to nab motorists using cellphones while driving.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The National Safety Council estimates that some 24 percent of all car accidents involve cell phone use. While many states have bans against texting or talking on the phone while driving, that's not always enough to keep people from doing it. A Virginia company has created a new device to improve driving safety.

Friday, July 13, 2012  Authorities in New York report issuing more than 20,000 tickets to motorists in the first year under a tougher law against using handheld electronics while driving.

Monday, April 23, 2012  The next time you get behind the wheel, make sure to put down your cell phone.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Law enforcement agencies in New York and in Canada are coming together for the "Safety Without Boarders Initiative" to improve road safety.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending every state ban all cell phone use, even with a hands-free device.

Friday, December 09, 2011  For all the criticism and new legal bans, texting by drivers just keeps increasing, especially among younger motorists.

Friday, December 02, 2011  More than 800 drivers across New York were issued tickets for texting while driving over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Friday, November 18, 2011  If you're driving to your Thanksgiving destination next week, make sure to hang up your cell phone while driving.

Monday, October 10, 2011  Onondaga County police agencies ticketed more drivers last month for speeding in school zones and passing stopped school buses.

Friday, July 15, 2011  As Governor Andrew Cuomo stops in Watertown, an advocacy group calls his girlfriend's dealings into question.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed into law a bill that will allow police to stop motorists they see texting while driving.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  The state Senate has passed legislation that would allow police to stop and ticket motorists for texting while driving.

Monday, March 07, 2011  There are some startling new statistics about distracted driving. A new Consumer Reports poll says 63 percent of young people admit they use a handheld phone while driving. Thirty percent say they've sent text messages while behind the wheel.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  The investigation into a Baldwinsville school bus driver caught looking at text messages while driving with students aboard is not done yet.