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

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The tourism industry in New York State will get $60-million to help encourage more people to visit.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has gone up one penny over the past two weeks. It is the first increase after eight straight weeks of decline.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Federal officials say they're delaying a policy that would allow passengers to carry small knives, bats and other sports equipment onto airliners.

Friday, April 19, 2013  A flight cancellation from Syracuse to Boston leaves some travelers frustrated, while others are relieved after flying back from Boston to Syracuse on Friday.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Mayor Miner writes a letter to FAA asking them to reconsider eliminating the overnight shifts for air traffic controllers at Hancock International Airport, citing safety concerns.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Airline passengers will be allowed to carry small knives, souvenir baseball bats, golf clubs and other sports equipment on planes beginning next month.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says U.S. airports, including Los Angeles International and O'Hare International in Chicago, are already experiencing delays as a result of automatic federal spending cuts.

Friday, February 15, 2013  As passengers cheered getting off the disabled Carnival cruise ship, Evelyn and Ron Snider prepared for a cruise of their own. Although aware of the dismal conditions, the Snider's waited for their flight in Hancock Airport this afternoon, undaunted by the recent cruise ship issues.

Monday, January 28, 2013  The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office has issued a travel advisory until further notice.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Bundle up, the high Wednesday is just 10 degrees. It could be the coldest day in a few years.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Road conditions are still extremely hazardous in Oswego County due to heavy snow and wind conditions.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  Lewis County has issued a travel advisory starting at 1 pm January 20th

Thursday, December 27, 2012  The first snowflake fell around 6:30 Wednesday night as Central New York's first winter storm of the season slammed the region.

Saturday, December 22, 2012  *Update: I-481 is now clear .*

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Thanksgiving travelers who have yet to rent a car in the Northeast are out of luck: Superstorm Sandy has created a shortage.